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If you are looking for a real taste of New Zealand culture, then a must on your to-do list is to sample the delights of a Māori hangi. According to 100% Pure New Zealand, “Māori were aware that the earth was the giver of all life, from the soil came food and that same food …

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Kawau Island, aptly named The ‘Jewel of Hauraki’, is found 8 km off the coast about 45 km north of Auckland. It is actually one of the largest islands (5,000 acres) in the Hauraki Gulf and is a great place to visit for a day trip or longer. We’ve put together this (hopefully helpful) little …

Kawau Island – things to see and do on your next adventure! Read More »

Updated: 20 April 2021 Mountain biking, or MTB as it is often referred to, is one of New Zealand’s most popular sports. Whether you’re a local who loves getting out and exploring your backyard, or you are looking to try something a bit different on a weekend away, New Zealand has some pretty amazing mountain …

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Updated: 29 March 2021 Whilst we’re edging closer to the winter ski season here in New Zealand, if you can’t wait to strap on your ski boots and zoom down the slopes, there’s a place you can ski all year round – Snowplanet. Snowplanet is New Zealand’s only indoor ski slope and is located just …

Snowplanet – A Ski and Snowboard Paradise All Year Round! Read More »

Updated: 17 March 2021 Looking for ideas for things to do in Oamaru? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re travelling in New Zealand’s South Island going from Christchurch to Dunedin (or the other way around) you’ll find a great town on the coast called Oamaru. It’s an awesome place to visit with some …

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Updated: 11 March 2021 As we start to leave the summer behind us and head into the autumn and winter months, there are still plenty of reasons to take a trip south and head to the magnificent Lake Tekapo. As the temperatures start to drop, so do the leaves on the trees that surround the …

13 things to do in Lake Tekapo – serenity and more! Read More »

The coastal city of New Plymouth in New Zealand’s North Island is a little gem of a destination with so much to offer. To prove it, we thought we’d share our 11 favourite things to do in New Plymouth! Before we dive in, however, a little bit of history and geographical background to New Plymouth. …

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Updated: 19 February 2021 The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays takes place once again in 2021 in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Round the Bays is easily the largest fun run and walk in New Zealand and is closing in on 50 years since it all began. The iconic run takes runners and walkers …

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