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Wrap up – It’s Wintertime!
Travel19... Actually I love to travel in Winter as it is the season of freshness, cheers and pleasant environment everywhere. I enjoyed the winter tour in New Ze -
Forsyth Barr Stadium Ready for Rugby World Cup
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Early Bird Ski Pass Sale Extended
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New hot pools for Franz Josef Village on the West Coast
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Sweet Escape in Arrowtown
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Hertz Sevens in Wellington this Weekend
It’s a much-adored annual meeting of fast-paced sevens rugby action and crazy costumes; ... Read more...
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Christchurch Named One of New Zealand’s Most Exciting Cities
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Summer Blooms at The Coromandel Pohutukawa Festival
Yesterday was the first official day of summer in New Zealand – what better way to ... Read more...
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Kayaking in Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries
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Queenstown Bike Park Open for Downhill Bike Riding Action
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Amazing activities and stunning sights on offer to suit any age, budget and inclination. From wine tasting to white-knuckle thrills and wildlife encounters, we’ve got it all!
Hertz Sevens in Wellington this Weekend
It’s a much-adored annual meeting of fast-paced sevens rugby action and crazy costumes; yes, the Hertz Sevens is back to rock New Zealand’s capital city this weekend. One of eight
Filed under: Hertz Sevens, New Zealand events, Rugby
Christchurch Named One of New Zealand’s Most Exciting Cities
A Lonely Planet writer has described Christchurch as one of the most exciting cities in New Zealand, pointing to the rapidly evolving SOMO (South of Moorhouse) precinct and the Re:Start
Filed under: Christchurch, Christchurch earthquake, SOMO
Kayaking in Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries
Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in one of the most pristine natural environments on earth? A brand-new kayaking trip has just been launched in Harrison Cove, within Milford
Filed under: kayaking New Zealand, Milford Sound, wildlife encounters
New Zealand’s Tamaki Maori Village experience in Rotorua started with the proceeds of the sale of a Harley Davidson motorcycle and has since grown into a multi-award-winning tourism attraction.
Filed under: Maori Culture, marae stays, Tamaki Maori Village
Queenstown Bike Park Open for Downhill Bike Riding Action
Yes, we know that the hard slog to the top of the hill makes the downhill thrill even sweeter but, heck, don’t you wish sometimes that you could just get
Filed under: Biking, Mountain Biking, Queenstown Gondola, Skyline Gondola
Forsyth Barr Stadium Ready for Rugby World Cup
With the Rugby World Cup 2011 kicking off in New Zealand in less than a month, excitement is building to fever pitch – perfect timing for the opening of the
Filed under: Dunedin, Dunedin venues, Forsyth Barr Stadium, New Zealand events, Rugby World Cup 2011
Wintertime Flight-seeing with Air Safaris
New Zealand is blessed with stunning mountain ranges and in wintertime they’re especially beautiful. Just imagine the glistening snow, untouched peaks and gigantic glaciers! Imagine exploring this pristine wilderness from
Filed under: Air Safaris, Flight-seeing
New Zealand Ski Season Kicks Off
The 2011 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival was a success as usual and a great start into the 2011 New Zealand ski season. The first ski areas have opened their
Filed under: Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter Holiday
2011 is the year of the Rugby World Cup, but it’s also the year for the re-opening of an island paradise. After more than 100 years Rotoroa Island in the
Filed under: Auckland Day Trips, Hauraki Gulf islands
With 117 different animal species and more than 700 animals Auckland Zoo already houses New Zealand’s largest collection of native and exotic animals, but there is even more to come!
Filed under: Auckland, Wildlife Encounter, Zoo