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Wellington - Capital of Cool
With the lively promenade, intimate bars & tiny pockets of gastronomic pleasure within walking distance of each other, you’ll fall in love with Wellington.
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Kaikoura Shearwater Lodge
At Kaikoura Shearwater Lodge, go deer and hare spotting, tiptoe across alpine country trying and work your way through gullies and close-growing natives.
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Day-tripping in New South Wales
New South Wales has something for everyone. Wind along new routes or retrace familiar ones to explore further, each town appealing for different reasons.
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St Bathans
Former gold and coal mining town, picturesque and historic St Bathans lies in the heart of the Maniototo in New Zealand’s Otago region.
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Bay of Islands
For its historic and cultural revelations, the Bay of Islands should be on every New Zealander’s travel itinerary.
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Wellington on a plate
Wellington on a Plate, held every August, is a culinary festival showcasing Wellington’s culinary delights and gastronomic whimsies.
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Seville, Spain
If it’s culture, architecture and history you’re after, head to Spain’s Seville. It’s where you go to experience the ‘real’ Spain.
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Waikato road trip
Escape for a weekend road trip to the Waikato. Indulge in high tea at Zealong Estate, explore the Waitomo caves and chill out in Raglan.
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Singapore fling
Singapore, implausibly clean for an island country with a population of over five million, where high-end shopping juxtaposes with lush tropical jungle.
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Viva Verona
The Italian city of Verona is full of style. Pedigree dogs abound, the stylish meet for coffee, wearing heels, crisp lines & cleverly draped fabrics.