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Winter is the ideal time to make the most of New Zealand's plethora of hot pools. In this issue we round up the best bathing spots in the South Island and take a hot pool hopping road trip between Taupō and Rotorua. Also in this issue we uncover the spicy side of Sandringham in Auckland, explore the wilderness of the Catlins coast, go ziplining in Kaikōura and head offshore to sweet and sticky Tahiti and northern Italy.
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Tahiti: short, sweet and sticky
Visit the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia for inland safaris, ocean adventures and stylish resorts. Read the story . . .
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The Catlins: a wintery wilderness
We explore the wild and remote south-eastern corner of the South Island, known as The Catlins. Read the story . . .
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Auckland food tour: the spicy side of Sandringham
We head into the heart of Sandringham in Auckland City to sample authentic South Indian cuisine. Read the story . . .
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Ziplining in Kaikōura
Soar high above the beautiful landscapes of Kaikōura on an EcoZip Adventure. Read the story . . .
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The best South Island hot pools
We take a journey around the South Island to experience the best hot pools. Read the story . . .
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Explore Italy: just above Tuscany
From fantastic food to majestic mountains, we discover the lesser-known spots of Northern Italy. Read the story . . .
Head to the central North Island for an abundance of hot pool experiences on a winter road trip. Read the story . . .
Get into hot water in Taupō and Rotorua on a winter road trip. Photo by Secret Spot Hot Tubs.