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Your complete Guide to Bungee Jumping in New Zealand: Where,When, How
If your mates all jumped off a bridge with a cord wrapped around their legs, would you do it? Well, in New Zealand, world renowned home of bungy, you probably would. One of human kind’s stranger inventions, the bungy (also spelt bungee) is both crazy and unfathomably alluring. Peer over your feet, ask yourself again…
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The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Kayaking
Step aside Lord of the Rings, New Zealand has got a new claim to fame: the humble kayak. As an island country surrounded by sea and threaded with beautiful lakes and rivers, there’s no better way to experience New Zealand than from the water. Float across the crystal clear waters of the Abel Tasman, over…
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The Official Guide to Rock Climbing in Auckland
Ahh Auckland, the City of Sails. It’s known for its gorgeous beaches, cosmopolitan vibe and delicious food, but for those looking for a little more adventure, the biggest smoke in New Zealand is actually home to some awesome rock climbing spots. If you’re after indoor climbing, Auckland offers a chance for everyone to chalk up…
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New Zealand’s Hot Music Scene
When you geographically isolate a group of people on a couple of islands in the Pacific, something magical can happen. Of course, planes and boats can still reach New Zealand (and have for years) but that hasn’t stopped the music here from developing its own unique, diverse sound. Influenced by jazz, blues, rock n roll,…
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Life in New Zealand: The Ultimate Guide for World Travelers
There may not be any true utopias left on earth, but New Zealand comes close: untouched wilderness, ridiculously friendly people and, obviously, hobbits running all over the show. You’ve got to know who to ask for the hobbits though. For many visitors, it only takes a couple of weeks on holiday here to plant the…
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Facts About New Zealand that’ll Make You Want to Move There
With a flightless bird as its national icon and roughly 6 sheep per capita, there’s something decidedly quirky about New Zealand. A collection of three pretty isolated islands at the bottom of the world, with a population of five million and a reputation for throwing dildos? This is a country worth asking more questions about.…
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Fly Fishing New Zealand – Trout, Salmon, Where to go!
New Zealand fly fishing is some of the best in the world, with salmon and trout filling crystal clear waters across the country. The willow-lined rivers and glacial lakes are just asking to be explored, rod in hand. Add a bottle of crisp white and a crunchy baguette and it’s all terribly romantic, but for…
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Skiing in New Zealand in Style: The Ultimate Resource Guide
Dreaming of a New Zealand holiday usually involves scenes of caravans, beaches and endless native bush, but come winter, things look a little different down here. It’s a winter wonderland, so grab your kids, grab your skis, grab your snowboards, and even your toboggans – skiing in New Zealand offers some of the best good…
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Glamping New Zealand in Style: A Travellers Guide
What’s the difference between camping and glamping? Author and environmentalist Edward Abbey wrote that ‘Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” He’s right, but that doesn’t mean that an escape into wilderness can’t be enjoyed with a lick of luxury: enter the age of glamping. Traditionally, getting closer to nature, camping…