Monthly Archives: August 2012

Buskers Festivals

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New Zealand’s two Buskers Festivals are world famous. Every January, the World Buskers Festival takes place in Christchurch, followed by the International Buskers Festival in Auckland. World Buskers Festival, Christchurch The Christchurch Buskers Festival lines up some of the world’s … Continue reading

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Arrowtown

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The former gold mining town of Arrowtown, just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown, offers plenty in the way of exploration – both through nature and back through time. Built on the banks of the Arrow River, many of Arrowtown’s 1860s-era … Continue reading

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Visit a Marae

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Do you ever wonder what it would feel like to put yourself in someone else’s shoes for the day? Discover a culture far removed from your own? A Marae (meeting house) visit in New Zealand is sure to be an … Continue reading

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Highwic: History home in Auckland

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Built in 1862 in the Gothic-style, Highwic mansion is a wonderfully preserved timber building that should be included on every visitor’s list of things to do in Auckland. Alfred Buckland and his wife Eliza bought the land in the 19th … Continue reading

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Moeraki Boulders

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Around 60 million years old, the Moeraki Boulders, scattered along Koekohe Beach, need to be seen to be believed. Steeped in legend, the rocks provide a magical backdrop for any tour of the area. Maori stories claim the Moeraki Boulders … Continue reading

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