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If you are looking for the best hot springs in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is an absolute gold mine when it comes to hot pools. The country sits on a geothermal fault line and this causes a lot of geothermal activity, creating hot pools in the North and South …

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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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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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If you are looking for things to do in the Marlborough Sounds right here in New Zealand, then you’ve come to the right place. The Marlborough Sounds are located at the very northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and are one of New Zealand’s relatively hidden gems. All too often, visitors and locals alike …

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Looking for a list of amazing things to do in Nelson? Look no further, you’re in the right place. At the top of the South Island, you’ll find the charming port city of Nelson facing the picturesque Tasman Bay. It’s a place that’s fortunate to be at the doorstep of some stunning natural landscapes, offering …

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If you are looking for an iconic New Zealand road trip, they don’t get much more iconic than the drive from Christchurch to Greymouth on the South Island.  What makes this drive so iconic we hear you say? Well, in addition to the amazing scenery along the route, this drive is perhaps most famous for …

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Looking for the best mini-golf course in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you call it mini golf, crazy golf, putt putt or adventure golf, New Zealand is a hotbed for these minature golf courses. Whilst we may have the second-highest number of actual golf courses per capita in the world, our mini golf …

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