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Must-do surf breaks
This handful of surf beaches are easy to access and, in the right conditions, a good place to learn to surf.
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Surfing Aotearoa. © Derek Morrison
Of the sea: surfing Aotearoa
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The half light of dawn is a most magical time to be on the coast.
Loved by the locals: Stewart Island Rakiura
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This is one of my all-time favourite experiences.
Climbing: facing your fear
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Fear. It can be irrational. Paralysing. Occasionally insightful.
Loved by the locals: Southland
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From Great Walks and day trips to remote and beautiful beaches and Must-Do Stewart Island, check out a local's picks...
Remote Southland: the quirk and the sublime
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I had travelled to a remote corner of Southland in search of uncrowded waves to ride.
Off-the-beaten-track day walks
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Explore hidden walking gems that require only a map, some sturdy footwear and a strong desire to get out there...
Loved by the locals: Buller
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Visit for the famous Pancake Rocks at Punakāiki and stay for river rafting, hot pools, coastal walkways and intrepid mountain...
Central West Coast: the best coastal drive in New Zealand
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The wind swings half a compass and lifts.
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