7 of the Best Regional Parks in New Zealand
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by SafeAdmin
2y ago
New Zealand is not short on parks. Every town and city in the country has its own little bit of green space that attracts locals and tourists alike. Whilst our National Parks tend to grab a lot of the headlines our Regional Parks are just as awesome. While not quite as grandiose as the National Parks, they are no less beautiful and are typically less crowded too! Trying to draw up a list of New Zealand’s best regional parks is not easy. In Auckland alone, there are 27 regional parks and each has its own merits and reasons why it could be included on our list of the best regional parks in New Z ..read more
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11 Awesome Things To Do In Whitianga
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by yohei
3y ago
Looking for things to do in Whitianga? You’ve come to the right place. The small coastal town of Whitianga is a great place to visit and base yourself during your travels around the Coromandel Peninsula. We thought we’d talk about some of the best things to do in Whitianga to get you excited about your next trip there! Whitianga is an absolute favourite with Kiwis and international visitors alike. Located just a short two and a half hour drive from Auckland CBD, you will soon feel like you are a world away from the big smoke once you arrive in this sleepy Coromandel town. There are plenty of a ..read more
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9 fun things to do in Picton
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
Picton is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Whilst thousands of people pass through Picton every year, few stop long enough to discover all the amazing things to do in Picton and that is a crime! Picton is packed full of things to do and some of the best attractions in Picton are not only some of the best things to do in Picton, but they are also some of the best things to do in New Zealand. But where is Picton and how do you discover Picton’s must-see attractions? Well, when you’re on your epic road trip of New Zealand part of the adventure often involves taking the Cook Strait Car Ferry from ..read more
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13 Best Queenstown Events for 2021-22
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by content
3y ago
Looking for the best Queenstown events? You’ve come to the right place! Whilst everyone knows that Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, what you might not know is that Queenstown is also home to some of New Zealand’s best events. Whilst you can find a list of all these events on great websites like Eventfinda, we wanted to make life easier for you and pull together a comprehensive list of the best Queenstown events for 2021-22 – the ones you really shouldn’t miss if you get the opportunity to spend some time in that awesome city. Think of this as your ultimate Queenstown what’s on ..read more
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11 Fun Things To Do in Auckland with Kids
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
Auckland is one of the best places in New Zealand if you’re looking for a huge range of things to do with kids. If you’re coming to the City of Sails with the little ones, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Auckland with kids. To save you time and get you out there having fun, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite kids’ attractions in Auckland, covering a mix of attractions and things to do and see. Of course, it’s not only about the kids. Most of the attractions listed below are also great family activities in Auckland as well so it’s not on ..read more
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11 Things To Do In Whangarei That Can’t Be Missed
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
Whangarei is quickly becoming more than just a stop over on the drive to the Bay of Islands. There are so many things to do in Whangarei that we recommend putting aside a day (or more if you have the time) to explore the city and the region in more depth. Whangarei is located just 3 hours’ drive north of Auckland and is New Zealand’s northernmost city. Once thought of as a place to stop off for a cup of tea and cake on the drive north, it is becoming an increasingly popular destination to visit. There are a great number and variety of things to do in Whangarei and we’ve handpicked 11 of our fa ..read more
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The 10 Great Walks of NZ (with photos from Instagram!)
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
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. They are multi-day walks requiring 2-3 overnight stops along the way in Department of Conservation (DoC) backcountry huts, during which you’ll see stunning coastlines, dense native bush, snow-capped mountains and more! Some of the Great Walks are only accessible during the summer months a ..read more
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Zorbing in New Zealand – Your Complete Guide
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by J3wHL4Psfw
3y ago
Zorbing sounds so mundane when you put it like that! Zorbing is in fact, one of New Zealand’s finest adrenaline-fuelled adventure activities where, rather than rolling along the ground, you are, more often than not, hurtling down hills and mountainsides in nothing more than an inflatable ball which may or may not be filled with water. Sound a bit more exciting? Read on. New Zealand is well known as a tourist’s paradise and part of the reason for that is the number of awesome adrenaline activities that you can choose to do here. As a matter of fact, we have a great track record for inventing a ..read more
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Stargazing in New Zealand – 9 of the best spots
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
New Zealand is definitely a haven for stargazers. With clear skies and very little light pollution, stargazing in New Zealand is possible from pretty much anywhere and you will be blown away. If you want to take your stargazing to the next level though, you really need to check out some of these awesome destinations. 9 of the best places for stargazing in New Zealand Whether you are in the North or South Island, the opportunities for stargazing are abundant all across New Zealand. You can step out on pretty much any clear night, especially during the autumn and winter months, and be blown away ..read more
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Māori Hangi – an earth cooked feast!
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by SafeAdmin
3y ago
If you are looking for a real taste of New Zealand culture, then a must on your to-do list is to sample the delights of a Māori hangi. According to 100% Pure New Zealand, “Māori were aware that the earth was the giver of all life, from the soil came food and that same food was cooked beneath the earth.” That is why the traditional way of cooking for Māori was in a pit under the ground in an oven called a ‘hangi’. Traditionally, fish, chicken and root vegetables are cooked with a few modern additions. Once wrapped in leaves, a hangi today is formed of wire baskets placed on hot stones, covered ..read more
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