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Get your bearings at the geographical centre of New Zealand
While on a map it may look like it lies somewhere in the middle of the Cook Strait, the geographical...
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Sunset views from the geographical centre of New Zealand. © Nelson Tasman
Take a walk and a dip at Whangārei Falls
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There’s something about waterfalls that’s a little bit magical.
Take to the mountain bike trails in Whakarewarewa Forest
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The Whakarewarewa Forest, aka ‘The Redwoods,’ is 5500 hectares of magnificent native and exotic trees on the outskirts of Rotorua City.
Heavenly Haast: a UNESCO World Heritage Area
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The southern corner of the South Island’s West Coast is home to landscapes so wild and spectacular, it has been...
Spot penguins, seals and one of New Zealand’s oldest lighthouses at Nugget Point
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A historic lighthouse on a rocky peninsula surrounded by the wild Pacific Ocean: it doesn’t get much more iconic than...
Discover the geological wonder of the Ōpārara Arches
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Experience limestone arches, caves, a whisky-coloured river and lush rainforest in the Kahurangi National Park on the West Coast.
Experience the natural highlights of the Catlins
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The remote and rugged corner of the South Island’s south-eastern coast, known as the Catlins, is like a highlight reel...
Catch a break on Taranaki's Surf Highway 45
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Generations of adventurous surfers have made the pilgrimage along Taranaki’s coastline in search of the perfect wave.
Climb Whangārei Heads' steep and seriously scenic Mount Manaia
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Mount Manaia towers over Whangārei Harbour in a cluster of majestic craggy peaks, irresistible to anyone who appreciates a dramatic view.
Take in the views from Te Mata Peak
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On a clear day you can see the whole of Hawke’s Bay from the top of Te Mata Peak.
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