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How lucky are we to live in paradise? Not only is New Zealand an amazing place to visit during the warm summer months, it also delivers some serious winter vibes as well. Whilst our pristine beaches, stunning lakes and warm waters may be well publicised, those who choose to venture to our shores in the …

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Updated – 24 May 2020 Cardrona is known throughout New Zealand for its renowned Alpine Resort and its awesome ski area. While the resort is world-class and the skiing on Mount Cardona, equally so, there are plenty of other great things to see and do there. To help you make the most out of your …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on events scene in New Zealand and around the world. There were a number of big events planned for July so we thought we’d update you with the latest on what’s happening with them so you can plan ahead and get your social calendar sorted! 1. Matariki …

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We’re a nation of many interests and passions and good music is definitely one of them. Soooo, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite New Zealand music festivals to add to your yearly schedule with a range of sounds and styles to keep everyone happy! 1. Taupo Summer Concert Taupo is a place that …

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Is there anything better than a great food and wine festival? Gourmet food, quality wines and (in New Zealand’s case) picturesque settings. Just the mention of those things together brings a smile to your face. Since we’re all about the smiles, we thought we’d pull together a list of the best food and wine festivals …

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With summer officially over, we start to look beyond the beaches and BBQs for things to do in New Zealand. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of events and activities going on and below are 6 of the best to go to in April. 1. CHRISTCHURCH FOOD SHOW   View this post on Instagram   A …

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The coastal city of New Plymouth in New Zealand’s North Island is a little gem of a destination with so much to offer. To prove it, we thought we’d share our 11 favourite things to do in New Plymouth! 1. Brooklands Zoo Brooklands Zoo is one of the country’s best little zoos that always delivers …

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There are some great things happening throughout New Zealand as we officially move into autumn (shhhh don’t tell anyone though as we’re still clinging on to summer!). That’s why we thought we’d put together this list featuring 6 of the best events in New Zealand in March to help you make the most of it! …

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