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Auckland is an amazing city to visit and one of the first places that many international visitors experience and we can’t wait to welcome back people from all around the world to the City of Sails. After exploring the city, however, many people are looking to get out and explore the country and it’s amazing …

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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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Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua Geothermal Park and Mud pools Raft down Tutea Waterfall Zipline at Redwoods Forest Learn about Maori culture Skyline Rotorua Waimangu Volcanic Valley Mountain Biking Rotorua Lake Tours Secret Spot Hot Tubs Velocity Valley Adventure Volcanic Hills Winery Go Zorb Is Rotorua worth visiting? The simple answer? Absolutely …

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Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua at Night The Pig & Whistle Geothermal Pool Rotorua Night Market Redwoods Treewalk Lake Rotorua Night Cruise Night Luge Maori Cultural Experience Rotorua Sunset Mount Ngongotaha Stargazing Eat Street Paddle Board through glow worms What makes Rotorua so special at night? Rotorua (pronounced row-tuh-roo-uh) is famous for …

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Summary: The Top Rotorua Things to do: Family Fun Rotorua Duck Tours Agrodome Farm Show Geothermal Park and Mud pools Skyline Rotorua Lakefront Playground Waimangu Volcanic Valley Learn about Maori culture Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park Motion Entertainment Rotorua Mini Golf Native Birds at Wingspan Government Gardens Redwood Forest Giant Maze Bike Trails Is Rotorua …

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Looking for ideas of things to do in Ohakune? You’ve come to the right place. Ohakune is a popular destination for Kiwis and international visitors alike and is a great destination all year round. In the summer months, Ohakune is a great destination and base for those who love the outdoors and in the winter, …

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New Zealand is without a doubt a land of great adventures and there’s no greater adventure than hiking one of the Great Walks of New Zealand. For those who don’t know, the ‘Great Walks’ are the premier walking tracks in NZ that pass through some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes in the country. …

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Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations all year round. Whilst there are so many things to see and do in and around Rotorua, one of the best reasons to visit Rotorua, especially in the colder months, is the hot pools. As we look to welcome back international visitors from Australia beyond, …

Free Hot Pools in Rotorua – where to relax for free this winter Read More »