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When it comes to New Zealand icons, the Wellington Cable Car is right up there. It must be one of the most photographed attractions in the country and for good reason. Not only does a trip up the cable car in Wellington offer up amazing views, it is also packed with history. For over a …

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New Zealand is an awesome place to live and work. So many people come here on holiday, fall in love with the place and eventually move back here to live and work. But how do you ensure that your move to New Zealand is a success? It can be difficult to capture that holiday magic. …

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Te Papa is the museum of New Zealand. Located on the waterfront in Wellington, a trip to Te Papa is a must on a visit to the capital city. For those who have never had the pleasure, we highly recommend taking the Introducing Te Papa Tour – as a valued GO Play partner, Te Papa …

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Just a stone’s throw from Wellington is the spectacular Kapiti Coast, one of New Zealand’s most stunning unspoilt coastlines, home of striking sea vistas, glorious sunsets, untouched native forest and dramatic hillscapes. The Kapiti coast is just a 40 minute drive from downtown Wellington making it the ideal day trip if you are planning a …

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If you want to get back to those glorious days where the simplest pleasure in life came from flying a kite, then get yourself on Netflix, dig out Mary Poppins and sing along! Seriously though, the best way to get out and enjoy some hard core kite flying is to get yourself down to the …

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Following hot on the heels of Auckland’s free Music in Parks event comes Wellington’s FREE Outdoor cinema. Held every Saturday from 31 January through to 22 March on Lagoon Lawn in the heart of Wellington, the outdoor cinema is a great chance to watch your favourite movies under the stars. Free outdoor cinema with a …

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