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If you are looking for the best hot springs in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t just Google “hot springs near me”. Instead, check out the top tips from Kiwis and international travellers that have enjoyed some of New Zealand’s best hot springs, located all across the country. New Zealand is an …

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With the summer just around the corner and Kiwis in need of something to look forward, now is as good a time as ever to start planning your summer holidays and we definitely recommend adding glamping to your list of activities to try this summer. Glamping in NZ has become super-popular and for good reason. …

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Our Top List of New Zealand Facts (Including 15 Fun Facts Too) New Zealand is a country steeped in culture and endowed with a rich geographical landscape. From its longstanding Māori history to the allure of the Milford Sound—New Zealand holds a distinct charm that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Despite being …

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Looking for some amazing things to do in Raglan? We’ve got you covered. One of the hippest little towns in the North Island has to be Raglan, a small coastal town ranked by Lonely Planet as New Zealand’s ‘best looking town’. It’s the pure definition of a surf town with its long stretches of beach, …

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We may be a little bit biased, however, we think that living in New Zealand is pretty flipping awesome. Life in NZ is pretty cool no matter where you live. With over 15,000 kilometres of coastline, you are never too far from the ocean no matter where you live and we have an abundance of …

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Looking for the best white water rafting spots in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is well known as a global leader in adventure tourism. One of the main reasons for that is the number of high-adrenaline activities people can do here, one of which is the thrilling, fun and popular …

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New Zealand’s North Island is the entry point for most visitors coming to the country from overseas (or at least it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and we are hoping it will be again soon). No matter what trip itinerary you are on, we recommend setting aside at least a week (but more …

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We’re lucky enough to be a great destination for so many things. Culture and scenery are a given but what’s sometimes missed is the delicious New Zealand food you can enjoy. With some amazing fresh seasonal produce and seafood and some seriously talented chefs, there are some great opportunities to dine well. Very well! Before …

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