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Families need to discover these six Kiwi Gems in the South Island
So, you think you know New Zealand? But have you discovered all of these family-friendly Kiwi Gems around the South...
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Hit the slides at Hanmer Springs. © Hanmer Springs
10 super spots to explore around New Zealand this spring
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With warmer weather, more daylight hours and an abundance of fresh foliage, spring is a lovely time of year to travel.
Te Ara Ahi: geothermal by bike
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In Rotorua, you can have the unique experience of cycling through active geothermal fields.
Get hands-on with molten glass in Whanganui
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In Whanganui, you’ll find the only open-access glass studio in New Zealand.
Experience historic tunnels and towers in Whanganui
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Tunnels and towers are fascinating. Whanganui has both, and even better, they are joined together by a historic elevator.
Head into the wilderness of Haast on a jet-boat safari
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Take a cruise up the Waiatoto River in Haast to discover some of the region’s most remote and pristine landscapes.
Cruise the Whanganui River on a heritage vessel
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Take a leisurely trip up the Whanganui River on one of two historic boat cruises.
Eat and drink your way around Wellington City
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Wellington City is well-known as a gastronome’s nirvana.
Find Wellington’s largest fur seal colony at Turakirae Head
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Wellington’s Turakirae Head at the southern end of the Remutaka Range is a unique habitat for native birds, reptiles and...
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