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Updated: 19 April 2022 That’s right people, the Queenstown Ski Season is nearly upon us. This is not a drill! Whilst summer here in New Zealand is what attracts so many visitors to our beautiful country, for many, winter’s where it’s at! At the heart of this is Queenstown. New Zealand’s adventure capital is also …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Arrowtown? We hear you. Arrowtown is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Located just a short 20-minute drive from Queenstown, it can often be overlooked in favour of thrill-seeking in and around Queenstown, however, those who do pay a visit are never disappointed. Arrowtown is the town …

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Looking for things to do on a rainy day in Queenstown? Look no further. We have a comprehensive list of rainy day activities in Queenstown that are perfect, no matter what time of year you are visiting. Whilst the winter months tend to produce more wet weather days throughout New Zealand, the good news for …

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Looking for the best events in New Zealand in May? You’ve come to the right place. Like many of our event posts over the past few months, sadly there have been a few cancellations to some of the biggest events that usually take place in May. We have left these events in the calendar, however, …

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Looking for the best places to go skiing in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We have some amazing ski resorts in New Zealand and with the winter season nearly upon us, it’s time to dust off those ski boots, dig out your cold-weather gear and start planning your ski adventure in New …

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Queenstown needs you! It’s been a tough time for Queenstown as well as towns and cities across New Zealand with no international travellers for the past couple of years and tough restrictions in place for lots of businesses in the hospitality industry. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with a …

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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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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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