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New Zealand Adventure Travel – What Not to Miss

Brent Narbey

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13 May 2015

World famous for adventure, New Zealand is a Mecca for lovers of excitement. Get your adrenaline pumping with our suggestions for some very unique kiwi adventures. Look beyond New Zealand’s trademark bungy jumping and high-speed jet boat rides. Have you ever thought of Heli-hiking on an ancient glacier? Or perhaps you can picture yourself soaking in an isolated natural hot spring, hidden amidst great mountains?

Brent Narbey

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13 May 2015

New Zealands Best Beaches: Coromandel

Suzie Thorp

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17 April 2015

A favourite holiday destination for Kiwis and international tourists, the sun-kissed Coromandel region on New Zealand’s North Island, is full to the brim with some of New Zealand's best beaches – the only problem you’ll have is deciding which of these pristine places of paradise you want to visit.

Suzie Thorp

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17 April 2015

New Zealand's Great Walks – Choosing the Right Track for You

New Zealand Great Walks – Choosing the right track for you

Brent Narbey

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19 February 2015

New Zealand's Great Walks – Choosing the Right Track for You

We all know one of the ultimate reasons to visit New Zealand is for the jaw-dropping scenery. Luckily for you, our Department of Conservation has designated nine New Zealand Great Walks spread throughout the country, each showcasing a different set of iconic New Zealand landscapes, flora, and fauna. These experiences are outlined below – take your pick, from vertigo-inducing alpine splendor to tranquil forests and glittering sandy shores. First, you’ll need to decide whether to freedom walk or take a guided tour.

Brent Narbey

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19 February 2015

A Road with a View: Suggested routes for a self drive holiday in New Zealand

Alex Bayes

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16 January 2015

A self drive holiday in New Zealand is just as much about the journey as it is the destination, thanks largely to the sheer beauty of our scenic highways. It’s hard to beat the feeling of hitting the open road with a full tank of gas and a few days of leisure time up your sleeve. Kiwis love a good road trip, and it's easy to see why - across New Zealand, you'll find incredible routes on smooth highways that traverse grand and varied countryside.

Alex Bayes

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16 January 2015

Riding the Breeze - New Zealand's top Sailing Destinations

Riding the Breeze in New Zealands top Sailing Destinations

Steve Taylor

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16 December 2014

There’s no better feeling than sailing on crystal-clear water, the wind in your hair and a backdrop of spectacular coastline unfolding before you. The sails are full, dolphins are surfing the bow wake, and rays of sunlight dance on an emerald-blue sea. After navigating the entrance to a crescent-shaped, white sand cove, you spend the afternoon dining on freshly caught fish and cooling off in the azure waters. This is what a sailing vacation in New Zealand is all about check out New Zealands top Sailing Destinations.

Steve Taylor

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16 December 2014