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Planning a trip to Christchurch and looking for some inspiration when it comes to things to do and places to go? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’re going to give you the lowdown on 10 destinations that are all within 3 hours’ drive of Christchurch and you are going to be surprised by …

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New Zealand’s largest city is a great place to visit on holiday and while many of its most noted attractions are ones you’ll experience during the day, there are also plenty of things to do, long after the sun sets on the city itself. To prove the point, we thought we’d share our favourite things …

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Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards …

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New Zealand is an amazing place for visitors with so many tourist-friendly activities. We’ve covered pretty much all of them in our blog, city and activity guides and trip itineraries but one thing we’ve never really looked at before is family-friendly activities in New Zealand…until now! A trip to New Zealand is very popular with …

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GO Explore fans – we need you! It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our ‘Best Waterfalls in New Zealand’ blog so it’s time for a refresh. We know all of the falls in our top ten are absolute crackers, but we want to hear about the ones we don’t already know …

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New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure Capital of the world, and this is true all year round. With natural beauty on both the North and South Island, you can explore incredible lakes, snow capped mountains and hot springs in summer and winter. The Taupo region has all the winter activities; from Skiing …

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Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, what better place for the whole family to enjoy? Home to the world’s first bungee jump, five fantastic ski areas, and the steepest cable car lift; there are endless thrilling things to do in Queenstown with kids. But don’t worry, the adventure capital also has many relaxing …

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Situated in the heart of the South Island, Christchurch is a heritage city home to some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. It is known as an explorers city and is a great gateway to the beautiful views in Banks Peninsula, Canterbury plains and Southern Alps. Whether you are looking to save for an …

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