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New Zealand

New Zealand is a country located in Oceana off the coast of Australia. It is divided into two islands north and South New Zealand and these articles are dedicated to New Zealand travel.

Read 21 Things to do in Christchurch, The Best Things to do in Wanaka according to a local, and Things to do all around New Zealand. 

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s Best 1 Day Hike

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If you manage to only do one hike during your visit to New Zealand, make sure it is the Tongariro Crossing on the North Island. It is considered New Zealand’s best 1-day hike and in many circles it is considered one of the best in the world.

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46 Top Things to do in New Zealand

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There are so many things to do in New Zealand and we have tried them all! We have visited New Zealand four times and have personally done these top attractions. We originally wrote this New Zealand guide 10 years ago starting with 15 things, and has now grown to 46 of the top New Zealand experiences that we have personally… Read More

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21 Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

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There are so many things to do in Christchurch, New Zealand, it makes for the perfect jumping-off point for exploring the rest of the South Island. Make sure you spend a few days seeing the top attractions of this exciting city that has rebounded beautifully while preserving its heritage after a devastating earthquake in 2011. Christchurch has come a long… Read More

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A Local’s Guide to The Best Things to do in Wanaka, New Zealand

New Zealand resident Matt Burns shares his favourite things to do in Wanaka. He shares his expertise from living there for two years and gives us his best insider tips of what to see and do! The little lakefront town of Wanaka has sat sleepily in the shadows of it’s big sister Queenstown for years. But if you scratch beneath… Read More

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Christchurch Earthquake Revisited – Rebuilding a Devastated City

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As many will know, the largest city in the New Zealand South Island was hit by a massive earthquake in 2011. The Christchurch earthquake devastated a thriving city and five years on its still looks like a wasteland in many parts. Christchurch Earthquake 5 Years Later Dave and Deb visited Christchurch just days after the earthquake, and you can read… Read More

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Visit New Zealand – 33 Reasons to Visit Right Now

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There are so many reasons to visit New Zealand, it feels like you are passing through the set of a movie when traveling the country. Visit New Zealand in 33 Photos New Zealand is probably one of the most photogenic countries on earth. The photos say it all! Why you should visit New Zealand right now! There’s a reason Peter… Read More

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