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    Tane Mahuta – New Zealand’s Giant Kauri Tree

     

    If you’re visiting New Zealand, you’ll have lots of opportunities to explore its natural environment. Apart from its beautiful landscapes, there’s one tree that you need to meet. This is not just any ordinary tree but the country’s oldest and most popular and the world’s largest living tree of its kind. The Tane Mahuta is […]

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    02 January, 2015

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    Visiting Mt John Observatory

     

    Listening to the peace of Mt John in the pitch black is a restful and immersive moment where time may be temporarily forgotten. Powerful telescopes and binoculars will give unique insights into the world above and with the help of scientists as tour guides, you will be given the opportunity to see star clusters, zodiacal […]

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    10 October, 2014

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    Freefall Xtreme – The Vertical Wind Tunnel

     

    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Freefall Xtreme, the closest you will come to being Superman this side of the Southern Hemisphere! Fly unattached against a wind speed up to 220kmph for the ultimate thrill and laugh a minute experience. The 20-meter high wind tunnel powered by a V12 diesel engine, […]

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    20 June, 2014

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    Visit Great Barrier Island – an untouched wonderland

     

    90km north east of Auckland, to the north of  the Coromandel Peninsula, you will find the tranquil wilderness of Great Barrier Island, a world away from the busyness of city life. Take your choice of ferry or flight to the island and you will find an altered pace of life – dial up internet, minimal […]

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    18 April, 2014

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    New Zealand’s best Go Karting tracks

     

    If you’ve ever had the desire to be a rally driver or motor racer, unless you’ve a serious amount of disposable income Go Karting is probably the easiest way to enjoy the thrills and excitement of the real thing. As an added bonus, you don’t have all the danger. Go Karting in New Zealand is becoming increasingly popular. While […]

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    30 January, 2013

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    Spookers – the ultimate haunted house

     

    If you have children, maybe you’ll want to book a babysitter because this is one New Zealand attraction you might not want to bring them to. In fact, if you’re prone to a fright and have squeamy sensibilities yourself, maybe just stay home because Spookers is definitely not for the faint hearted. For those that […]

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    24 December, 2012

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