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Looking for some amazing things to do in Raglan? We’ve got you covered. One of the hippest little towns in the North Island has to be Raglan, a small coastal town ranked by Lonely Planet as New Zealand’s ‘best looking town’. It’s the pure definition of a surf town with its long stretches of beach, …

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We may be a little bit biased, however, we think that living in New Zealand is pretty flipping awesome. Life in NZ is pretty cool no matter where you live. With over 15,000 kilometres of coastline, you are never too far from the ocean no matter where you live and we have an abundance of …

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Looking for the best white water rafting spots in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is well known as a global leader in adventure tourism. One of the main reasons for that is the number of high-adrenaline activities people can do here, one of which is the thrilling, fun and popular …

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New Zealand’s North Island is the entry point for most visitors coming to the country from overseas (or at least it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and we are hoping it will be again soon). No matter what trip itinerary you are on, we recommend setting aside at least a week (but more …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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We’re lucky enough to be a great destination for so many things. Culture and scenery are a given but what’s sometimes missed is the delicious New Zealand food you can enjoy. With some amazing fresh seasonal produce and seafood and some seriously talented chefs, there are some great opportunities to dine well. Very well! Before …

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