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Updated: 11 March 2021 As we start to leave the summer behind us and head into the autumn and winter months, there are still plenty of reasons to take a trip south and head to the magnificent Lake Tekapo. As the temperatures start to drop, so do the leaves on the trees that surround the …

13 things to do in Lake Tekapo – serenity and more! Read More »

Whether you’re heading to Queenstown on holiday or you’ve lived there all your life, there has never been a better time to get out and explore the abundance of amazing destinations right on the doorstep of Queenstown. Whilst Queenstown rightly gets a lot of attention as one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, it’s …

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Looking for ideas for free things to do in Queenstown? You’ve come to the right place. We know that it can be expensive when you go on holiday. You save up for the whole year and plan your holiday but once you have booked your accommodation, flights and Queenstown car rental, you also need to …

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New Zealand is home to some pretty awesome hidden gems. We’ve covered a lot of them in our Guide series, however, one that has slipped through the net (so far!) has been Murchison. Thanks to our friends over at Ultimate Descents, Murchison is getting some well-deserved exposure and hopefully, anyone planning a trip to the …

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It’s that time of year again. With summer just around the corner, New Zealand is beginning to ‘green up’ once again and in the wine-growing region of Marlborough, the vines are starting to burst into life with colour and the early buds of the harvest yet to come. We are lucky here in New Zealand …

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November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

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We love a good festival here in New Zealand and it’s something we like to think we’re pretty good at. Over the course of a year, there are literally hundreds of festivals that take place all across the country from huge food and wine festivals to smaller community events that even include gumboot throwing! In …

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October is usually the month that many look forward to in New Zealand. As we enter the final quarter of the year, Christmas seems like it is just around the corner and the early signs of summer are upon us as we head into warmer days and lighter nights! 2020 is going to be a …

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