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Looking for ideas for things to do in Taupo? You’ve come to the right place. Taupo is one of New Zealand’s premier tourist destinations and we are excited to be welcoming back visitors from Australia and the rest of the world – we have missed you! The good news for those planning a trip to …

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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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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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Ninety Mile Beach is one of New Zealand’s most iconic beaches and one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. We do, however, need to get this one out of the way straight away – 90 Mile Beach is not 90 miles! Shock horror. Ninety Mile Beach is in fact just 88 kilometres. That’s …

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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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When it comes to New Zealand landmarks, the first things that spring to mind are places like the Skytower or Harbour Bridge in Auckland or maybe our highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Tourist attractions such as Milford Sound, the bungy jumps in Queenstown or the bubbling thermal pools of Rotorua are all extremely popular New …

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Looking for ideas for beaches to visit in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We are spoilt here in New Zealand. We have amazing beaches up and down the country, from Cape Reinga to Bluff and everywhere in between. With around 15,000km of coastline, it’s perhaps no surprise that New Zealand has an …

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