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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 events in June in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve uncovered six of the best events taking place in June with a little bit of something for everyone. From art lovers to family fun to winter adventures, June is a great month to get out and do something …

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Now here is a HUGE claim to kick off this blog post! Not only is the TranzAlpine train journey undeniably the most scenic railway in New Zealand, but it is also arguably the most scenic railway in the world. Wowser. We told you it was a big claim! We are perhaps a little biased – …

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Looking for the best museums in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Whilst New Zealand is blessed with a huge range and variety of museums, in towns and cities throughout the country, we reached out to our GO Explore family to find out which were their favourites and we have curated a list …

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Looking for the best events in New Zealand this April? You’ve come to the right place. Events in New Zealand have been cancelled left, right and centre over the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, thankfully, we are starting to see more events taking place and more events being planned throughout …

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If you are planning a trip to New Zealand and looking for adventure activities, make sure you add jet boating to your list. Not only does New Zealand have some of the best jet boating in the world, but we were also responsible for inventing what has become one of the most exciting and thrilling …

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Looking for a rundown of the best events in New Zealand this March? You’ve come to the right place. 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!). March is one of the best times of the …

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When people are planning a trip to New Zealand, one of the most popular questions we get asked is ‘What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?’ People seem to love exploring the mountains when they visit and discovering the highest is at the top of people’s list. The highest mountain in New Zealand is, …

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