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Get your groove on in Takapuna
You don’t have to travel out of the city or even over the bridge to get to a festival this...
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At the 2018 Festival. © High Life Entertainment
Take a journey on the Whanganui River
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The river – Te Awa o Whanganui – forms the heart and history of Whanganui.
Imbibe your way around the Hawke’s Bay wine trails
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The oldest wine region in New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay is rightly renowned for its tantalising tipples.
Soak it up at The Lost Spring
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A geothermal oasis in the heart of Whitianga, The Lost Spring is an ideal setting for indulgence.
Experience the sea as it’s meant to be at a marine reserve
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New Zealand’s marine reserves and protected areas offer visitors a unique opportunity to see fish and marine life, thriving and...
Ōrakei Kōrako: the painted place
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The name Ōrakei Kōrako means something along the lines of ‘painted place’ in Māori and it’s easy to see why.
Otago Central Rail Trail: the original Great Ride
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The Otago Central Rail Trail is New Zealand’s original ‘Great Ride’ cycle trail.
Adventure time: a forgotten railway journey
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It is disconcerting driving through the countryside without holding a steering wheel.
Boredom Busters: great days out with kids around New Zealand
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Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays can be a challenge.
Get outdoors: 11 great gardens to explore this spring
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Add these 11 great gardens to your spring travel wish-list as the weather starts to warm up.
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