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POSTS FROM ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS CATEGORY

Kiwi Haka Posted by: Special Guests – Writers - 18 May 2010

Written by Jane Dennis Hey, all you travellers about to visit Queenstown, and wanting to experience a small but significant taste of Maori culture, make sure you check out the

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Activty, Culture, Maori Culture, Queenstown

Come to the Bay of Islands for an unforgettable New Years Eve Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 16 December 2009

New Years Eve Party on Urupukapuka Island in the beautiful Bay of Islands Tickets for Island Rock have just been released, and they will be selling fast! Cruise to Urupukapuka

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Bay of Islands, cruise, Event, Events, Latest News, live music, New Years Eve, New Zealand wildlife, North Island, Northland

Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools Posted by: Michelle Berridge – Editor - 21 November 2009

What could be nicer at the end of the day than soaking in a deliciously hot salt water pool? Right at the base of the Mount, by the camping ground

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, North Island

Million-dollar Views from the Top of Mount Maunganui Posted by: Michelle Berridge – Editor - 21 November 2009

I’ve heard so much about the fantastic walk to the top of Mauao – the ‘Mount’ for which this place is named – that I’m really keen to try it,

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, North Island

World of Wearable Art was a winner this year! Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 02 November 2009

As usual, fantastic staging complemented the huge selection of incredible art-to-wear pieces. If you’re in Wellington in late September/early October, this is one show you shouldn’t miss.

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Event, Events, North Island

World Buskers Festival, Christchurch, 21 – 31 January 2010 Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 07 October 2009

In just a few months the World Buskers Festival hits town again! This celebration of fun on the footpath takes place in Christchurch in late January every year; 17 years

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Events, Latest News

Riding High on the Skywire Posted by: Special Guests – Writers - 06 October 2009

Written by Jane Dennis

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Adventure, South Island

Te Papa – New Zealand’s National Museum Posted by: Special Guests – Writers - 01 October 2009

Written by Jane Dennis If you haven’t already visited the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on the waterfront in Wellington, you’re in for a treat when you do.

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Events, North Island

Exploring the Kaikoura Coast Posted by: Michelle Berridge – Editor - 24 August 2009

On a Sunday morning late in August, I'm driving along the Kaikoura Coast, transfixed by the sight of a soft mist hanging over an ocean that's as flat and shiny

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Adventure, New Zealand wildlife, South Island

Zorbing in Rotorua Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 25 June 2009

In the 1990's, two kiwis were looking for a new adventure challenge and came up with the idea of jumping inside a large inflatable ball and rolling around for fun!

Filed under: Activities and Attractions, Adventure, Events, North Island

 

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