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New Zealand's Best Beaches in Northland
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey
With a sub-tropical climate, kilometres of white sandy beaches and crystal clear-waters at every turn, Northland, at the top of New Zealand’s North Island, is the proud home of some of New Zealand's best beaches.
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

Dolphin and whale encounters in New Zealand
Anne Baumscheiper
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Anne Baumscheiper
Cetaceans are the stuff of legends. Whether we’re talking about dolphins boosting alongside boats and backward-somersaulting in play, or whales majestically breaching the surface before plunging into the depths to feed, these sleek, intelligent creatures have mesmerized people throughout history.
Anne Baumscheiper
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Anne Baumscheiper

An Introduction to New Zealand Animals (Part 2)
Steve Taylor
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Steve Taylor
We are often asked what animals can be seen when visiting New Zealand? Well, as we learned in ‘Part 1’ of the series, New Zealand was almost exclusively populated by birds both before and after humans settled.
Steve Taylor
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Steve Taylor

Dolphins, heritage and perfect coastline: Exploring New Zealand by Kayak
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey
Untouched waterways, pristine lakes and perfect coastline make up a fair bit of New Zealand’s environment. Many of these places are isolated and hard-to-reach, but those that seek to explore this kind of wilderness are rewarded with one-of-a-kind experiences that are well off the beaten track.
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

Rafting in New Zealand – the ultimate kiwi adventure!
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

One of the best ways to truly explore New Zealand’s most isolated and beautiful environments is with a rafting adventure. Pristine waterways – often complete with high-energy rapids and canyons – wind through temperate rainforests, past sky scraping mountain peaks and alongside valleys dotted with wildflowers. At First Light Travel, we love down-to-earth adventures in the New Zealand wilderness, and rafting in New Zealand through isolated backcountry is about as good as it can get...  

Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey


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