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If you’re looking for things to do in Christchurch with kids, then you have come to the right place. Christchurch is an awesome city to spend some quality family time and there are some really fun things to do with kids in Christchurch. The Garden City is packed full of great activities and attractions for …

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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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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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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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The Moeraki Boulders are a must-do on any South Island road trip and a great stopping off point on the road south from Christchurch to Dunedin. These magical spherical boulders are around 60 million years old and you will find them scattered all along Koekohe Beach. The Moeraki Boulders are steeped in Maori legend and …

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Looking for the best things to do in Greymouth? You’ve come to the right place. Greymouth has never really been known as a big tourist destination – a town built on a history of hard-working industries like gold mining, coal and timber. As the largest town on the wild West Coast, however, Greymouth has grown …

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand is an extraordinary place to visit for those looking for a wilderness escape like no other. It is a place you can go to fully appreciate the magnificence of nature in so many different ways. With so much to discover and so many things to see and …

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One of the most mesmerising things to experience in New Zealand is Kaikoura’s whale watching season. Every year, these wondrous creatures journey to this special part of the world to the delight of locals and visitors alike. As fans ourselves, we thought we’d put together this little guide so you can get the most out …

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