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Mountain biking, para-gliding and scrambling through war battlements are just a few of the activities on this other-worldly hilltop which separates Christchurch City from Lyttelton Harbour. Sound too good to be true? Read on! Explosive history of the Port Hills Created by the northern rim of the ancient Lyttelton Volcano, the Port Hills are known …

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There’s something pretty magical about an airshow. It could be that it takes us back to our younger days when we were taken around the various airshows of New Zealand or it could jog memories of running around the back garden with outstretched arms pretending to be a fighter jet. Either way, Warbirds Over Wanaka …

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It’s not often that you get to gaze into the gaping mouth of an active volcano, which is precisely why a trip to White Island, New Zealand’s largest and most continuously active volcano, is unmissable. Located 48 kilometres from the North Island’s East Cape region, in the Bay of Plenty, White Island offers visitors a …

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We reckon Mission Bay is Auckland City’s favourite beach. It’s not often you can head to one of the world’s major cities and find yourself on a beach so beautiful, with amazing views and clear blue waters. Whether it’s cool beachside dining that you’re after, the perfect picnic spot or a stretch of beach that’s …

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If you want to get back to those glorious days where the simplest pleasure in life came from flying a kite, then get yourself on Netflix, dig out Mary Poppins and sing along! Seriously though, the best way to get out and enjoy some hard core kite flying is to get yourself down to the …

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Following hot on the heels of Auckland’s free Music in Parks event comes Wellington’s FREE Outdoor cinema. Held every Saturday from 31 January through to 22 March on Lagoon Lawn in the heart of Wellington, the outdoor cinema is a great chance to watch your favourite movies under the stars. Free outdoor cinema with a …

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After a tough few weeks back in the office following the Christmas break, Auckland Anniversary Day weekend signals the beginning of a couple of long weekends back to back and the chance to get out and enjoy the New Zealand summer. Celebrated by those living in Auckland as well as Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, …

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That’s right people – another New Zealand food and drink festival – looking at our latest blog posts you would think all we do down here is eat great food and drink delicious wine. Sounds about right! The next food and drink festival on the horizon is the Taste of Auckland event taking place on …

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