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Wai-O-Tapu: thermal wonderland

Described as a ‘thermal wonderland’, Wai-o-Tapu, meaning ‘sacred waters’, is a globally renowned attraction that sits – well, bubbles and...


The famous Champagne Pool of Waiotapu. © Christopher Chan

Pōhutu Geyser: the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere

Depending on who you believe, ‘Pōhutu’ means ‘big splash’, ‘explosion’ or the more gentle ‘constant splashing’.

Surfing in Raglan: surfing mecca

Hang ten, ride the green tunnel, it’s always tubing off the point at Raglan...

Te Henga Walkway: a wild and wonderful west coast walk

You ask an ex-pat Aucklander what they most miss about their beloved city and you can guarantee that in their...

Kororipo Heritage Park: embrace nineteenth-century Aotearoa

The tagline for this park is: ‘Be embraced by history.' History can be a cold cuddle for some, but this...

Skydive over Taupō: the skydiving capital of the world

In our experience, people have one of two reactions to terms like ‘drop zone’ and ‘controlled canopy landing’: abject fear...

Ōhope Beach: for any beach-related activity you can think of

Cruise a little further along the coast from the very pleasant town that is Whakatāne, and you’ll hit Ōhope Beach.

Karangahake Gorge: walk or ride a stunning trail

Not to be confused with Auckland’s famous Karangahape Road, a slip of the ‘k’ and the ‘p’ the difference between...

WOMAD: a world of music, art and dance

World of Music, Arts and Dance, to give WOMAD its full due.


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