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Updated – 9 July 2018 At the end of October, thousands of people will get to do something in Auckland that only happens once a year. They will run, or in some cases walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge! For 364 days of the year, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is only open to traffic with …

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If you happen to be planning a trip to Invercargill, the southernmost city in New Zealand (making it one of the southernmost cities in the world) then a visit to Bill Richardson’s Transport World is a must. That’s not just our point of view, but those shared by all visitors to Invercargill who have rated …

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The iconic Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s (known for most of its existence as Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World) has been an institution in Auckland for over 30 years as the country’s premium aquarium attraction. Founded by the legendary marine archaeologist and diver, Kelly Tarlton (more on him later), it has welcomed over 11 million visitors over …

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One of the most unique attractions to visit in New Zealand can be found in Oamaru, a small east coast town in the South Island with a population of around 14,000. It’s not a place you might ordinarily expect to find an attraction showcasing a very specific form of sub-culture, but then again, New Zealand …

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The national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini are some of the most remarkable and breath-taking areas of natural wilderness in the world. Every year, visitors from all around the globe make the journey to experience the pristine and picturesque parks up close and personal by way of walks, hikes, skiing etc. …

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What is Glamping? The glamping phenomenon has been around for a while now but just in case you’ve missed it, we thought we’d quickly cover the fundamentals. To put it simply, glamping is camping without all the discomfort! It’s a way to experience natural, isolated and untamed parts of the world in the way in …

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If you’re heading to New Zealand any time soon, you’re definitely spoilt when it comes to the opportunity to see some amazing wildlife. Whether you’re on the coast checking out the whales and dolphins or inland hunting for the elusive Kiwi bird, we’ve got some pretty amazing opportunities. One of the best is Willowbank Wildlife …

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Everybody knows that New Zealand is the home of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. It’s no secret that Peter Jackson chose New Zealand as the perfect destinations to represent Middle-Earth and there are some great posts covering some of the most famous filming locations. We have indeed covered this very popular topic …

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