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Top 18 things to do on the West Coast

Explore the West Coast on a jet boat, kayak, rubber ring, or head out under your own leg power into lush rainforest or out on top of a glacier. ...

 

Top 10 things to do in Timaru

This South Canterbury town has a lot going on, from culture, history and art to some excellent shopping and a great bar scene. Nature is on full ...

 

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31 best things to do in the central North Island

Dominated by the enormous Lake Taupō and a trio of volcanoes including Mount Ruapehu, the Central Plateau is sporting a plethora of natural ...

 

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Top 20 things to do in Nelson & Abel Tasman National Park

Arty, beachy and beautiful with a bounty of activities and attractions on offer. Maybe your taste tends toward pulse-pounding white-water ...

 

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Top 10 things to do in Akaroa

This sweet, picturesque seaside village is a gorgeous holiday destination, settled by the French in 1838 and retaining a unique continental ...

 

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Top 10 things to do on Rakiura Stewart Island

Immerse yourself in the scenery on a Great Walk (or even just a regular walk), explore local beaches, and ponder the wonders of the universe as ...

 

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Top 22 things to do in Wānaka

Strap on your skis, hiking boots, or latest season heels – you’re in Wānaka, baby! This happening alpine town is famous for its winter sports, ...

 

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Best of the South Island: Walking

The South Island’s walks span mountains, fiords, forests, rivers and glaciers. Locals will tell you Te Waipounamu has the best hikes in Aotearoa ...

 

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Best of the North Island: Adventure

Get your thrills high in the sky or deep underground, race at high speeds over water or on two wheels. Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island, has ...

 

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Top 15 things to do in Fiordland

This World Heritage Site contains some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best untamed natural beauty. Fiordland is the perfect place to disconnect from ...

 

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Top 14 things to do in Marlborough

This sun-drenched corner of the South Island is the largest wine-growing region in New Zealand, and you should take full advantage by visiting a ...

 

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Top 20 things to do on The Coromandel Peninsula

It’s one of the North Island’s favourite holiday destinations – ringed by golden beaches, blanketed in green valleys and beautiful rainforests, ...

 

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Top 20 things to do in the Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is a subtropical paradise with myriad ways to enjoy the sparkling blue waters. It’s also home to charming towns, natural ...

 

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Top 10 things to do in the Catlins

Get off the beaten track and experience untamed nature in the raw and rugged Catlins. You’ll find gorgeous waterfalls and quirky collections of ...

 

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Top 11 things to do in Oamaru

Sometimes overlooked on the great southern road trip, Oamaru is a destination with wildlife, wine, history and future up its sleeve. Get your ...

 

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Top 20 things to do in Rotorua

Experience the healing properties of slipping into a mineral hot spring, get your pulse racing with one of Rotorua’s famous adventure ...

 

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Top 12 things to do in Mackenzie Country

Stunning landscapes to satisfy any appetite for nature, whether you’re setting out on a relaxing lakeside walk, a multi-day hike or bike ride, ...

 

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Top 10 things to do in Hawke’s Bay

The North Island’s balmy and bountiful wine country is all rolling hills and dramatic cliffs, with stunning Art Deco architecture you won’t find ...

 

Top 18 things to do in Kaikōura

Whales, dolphins, seals, crayfish, sea birds – it’s all about the marine wildlife at Kaikōura. This small town punches way above its weight when ...

 

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South Island best of: Adventure

The South Island is bursting with adventure activities to give you that heart-pounding rush of excitement. It’s the birthplace of jet boating ...

 

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Diving in New Zealand

In Aotearoa, we have access to amazing wrecks, reefs and underwater caves to explore – some of the best diving experiences in the world ...

 

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Top 20 things to do in Queenstown this winter

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations for a reason – this stunningly scenic South Island town is overflowing with ...

 

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Your summer of activities on the Ōtākaro Avon River

Christchurch's Ōtākaro Avon River has a lot to offer. Join schools of brown trout, Doris the friendly eel and local guides having fun around its ...

 

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Black water rafting with Waitomo Adventures

Sliding, swimming, clambering, crawling … pull on a padded wetsuit, steel-capped gumboots and a helmet with a headlight, and there’s nothing you ...

 

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Rotorua – there’s a lot to do!

This week I have been checking out Rotorua. This Kiwi city is well known for its mud pools and unique sulphurous aroma, but the place is much ...

 

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Zorbing in Rotorua

In the 1990s, two Kiwis were looking for a new adventure challenge and came up with the idea of jumping inside a large inflatable ball and ...

 

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Family Trips

New Zealand is a great place for a family adventure. Pack everyone up into the car, or fly to a new destination and pick up a ...

 

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Adventure activities

Are you looking for an adrenaline rush? Then you’re in the right place! New Zealand, home of commercial bungy jumping, is a thrill-seeker’s ...

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