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Loved by the locals: South Waikato

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If you’re a cheese fan, this boutique cheese factory in the heart of dairy country is well worth a visit.

Loved by the locals: Matakana

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I think Scandrett is the most beautiful and special of all Auckland’s regional parks – but I admit I’m biased.

Loved by the locals: North Shore

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Before the Harbour Bridge was opened, the North Shore was a retreat for artistic types, and many well-known plays, short stories and novels were penned here.

Loved by the locals: Hawke's Bay

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On a sunny day, it’s easy to while away the afternoon strolling down Napier's Marine Parade.

Loved by the locals: Waipā

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This antique store has been part of the Cambridge township forever and my favourite place is the cabinet at the counter that is full of utterly gorgeous jewellery.

Loved by the locals: Hamilton

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Perhaps the city's most popular drawcard to out of towners, the Hamilton Gardens is also a well-loved spot for locals, especially on a gloriously sunny Waikato day.

Loved by the locals: Waitomo

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About 31km west of Waitomo on Te Anga Road, a 10-minute bushwalk will take you to a viewing platform of the Marokopa Falls – described as one of the most...

Indulge: food and drink in Tauranga

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Whenever anyone asks me for a recommendation for a great place to dine, Somerset Cottage in Bethlehem is always the first that comes to mind.

Loved by the locals: Stewart Island Rakiura

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This is one of my all-time favourite experiences. A short boat ride from Oban delivers you to Ulva Island, an open island sanctuary that is teeming with birdlife.

Loved by the locals: Eastland

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Eastwoodhill Arboretum at Ngātapa has an outstanding collection of Northern Hemisphere trees, regarded as the largest and most comprehensive south of the equator.