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Canterbury is New Zealand’s biggest region by land area, covering 44,504 km². It is the second-largest region in the country by population, with the latest data showing a population of 649,800 people calling Canterbury home. It will perhaps then come as no surprise that Canterbury is full of amazing things to do. When you have …

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As we head towards another uncertain summer with international travel unlikely once again this year, exploring your backyard has never been more important. For Aucklanders, the summer of 2021-22 is going to be a big one. Thankfully, there are some amazing destinations within a short drive of Auckland so we have pulled together our list …

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Havelock North is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Located in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island, the town often gets overlooked by bigger, more popular tourist destinations like Napier and Hastings. We’re here to change that. We absolutely love Havelock North and as well as being a great gateway to some …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Te Anau – you’ve come to the right place! Te Anau is often just a blur out of the car window as people make their way to Milford Sound but for those who take the time to get out and take a breath, Te Anau is much …

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Looking for some inspiration for things to do in Kaikoura? Look no further – we are the gateway to all things amazing when it comes to the best attractions in Kaikoura. But before we dig in, let’s talk a little bit more about the very awesome town of Kaikoura. On the east coast of the …

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Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s hottest spots (see what we did there?!). It’s one of the destinations at the top of many people’s bucket lists and for good reason. Hot Water Beach is one of the most unique experiences you can have when visiting New Zealand or exploring the …

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If you think you have explored all the hidden gems of New Zealand, you may want to add the Chatham Islands to your list of places to visit – it’s truly a hidden gem and quickly becoming a hot spot for people looking to get off the beaten track. Before we dig into how amazing …

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Looking for things to do in Wanaka? Look no further – we’ve got you covered. There aren’t too many destinations like Wanaka in New Zealand, or anywhere in the world for that matter. We say this because it’s pretty much the perfect holiday destination. Picturesque, peaceful and with plenty of things to see and do. …

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