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If you are looking for an iconic New Zealand road trip, they don’t get much more iconic than the drive from Christchurch to Greymouth on the South Island.  What makes this drive so iconic we hear you say? Well, in addition to the amazing scenery along the route, this drive is perhaps most famous for …

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New Zealand is world-famous for our fantastic fishing opportunities, and we welcome thousands of visitors every year who can’t wait to get out on the water and do battle with some of the amazing fish that live in our streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. The best fishing in New Zealand is a hotly debated topic …

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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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Looking for the best things to do in Greymouth? You’ve come to the right place. Greymouth has never really been known as a big tourist destination – a town built on a history of hard-working industries like gold mining, coal and timber. As the largest town on the wild West Coast, however, Greymouth has grown …

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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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Planning a trip to Haast? Looking for some great ideas for things to do in Haast? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re looking for your next South Island road trip destination, then Haast is a great contender to consider. Officially part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Haast has a plethora of mesmerising …

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