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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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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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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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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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New Zealand is world-famous for our fantastic fishing opportunities, and, under normal circumstances, we welcome thousands of visitors every year who can’t wait to get out on the water and do battle with some of the amazing fish that live in our streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. Of course, we are not living under normal …

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