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Westland Tai Poutini National Park: ancient ice

https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/westland-tai-poutini-national-park-ancient-ice/

Westland Tai Poutini is an area of majestic primaeval vistas: snow-capped mountains, glistening glaciers, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands...

Auckland's North Shore: the ‘other side’

https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/aucklands-north-shore-the-other-side/

They say there are two kinds of Aucklanders: those who live on the North Shore and those who want to.

Buller Gorge: a thrilling adventure

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If you’re driving from Nelson to Westport, you’ll first pick up the Buller just past Glenhope, about 30km as the kererū flies from where the mighty river arises from Lake Rotoiti.

Akaroa: French charm

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An easy drive from Christchurch and just over the crest of the hill you reach Akaroa harbour – literally, ‘long harbour’ in Māori – opening dramatically before you, the land...

Waitomo Caves: one of the wonders of the world

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Crawling through holes in rock with mere inches of wriggle room on either side, the only illumination cast by your headlamp is not everyone's idea of fun.

Karangahake Gorge: a reminder of a golden era

https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/karangahake-gorge-a-reminder-of-a-golden-era/

If a day weeding the garden leaves you laid up with backache for a week, spare a thought for the hard buggers who left their mark on the landscape wherever...

Climbing: facing your fear

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Fear. It can be irrational. Paralysing. Occasionally insightful.

The Milford Track: the finest walk in the world

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The Milford Track has been thrilling hikers for more than 150 years and the scenery is as perfect as ever, complete with valleys carved by glaciers, ancient rainforests and cascading waterfalls.

Auckland's islands: marine playground

https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/aucklands-islands-marine-playground/

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, and this is largely because it has some of the world’s best cruising waters on its doorstep.

Rangitoto Island summit walks

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Walk straight to the summit of Ngā Pona-toru-a-Peretu Scenic Reserve, or take one of the alternative routes and enjoy the exceptional views of Auckland spread out before you from the top.