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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. 

Explore New Zealand by Campervan

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If you travel around New Zealand, you will see an abundant of tourists driving themselves in campervans. That is because New Zealand is set up perfectly to explore by campervan!

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Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – a Dazzling Display of Light

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We wanted to see the glowworm caves when traveling to New Zealand. Glowworms live in utter darkness and light up their caves by weaving florescent webs to trap their prey. It’s a magnificent setting in Te Anau on the South Island.

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8 Great Places to Go Bunjee Jumping in New Zealand

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It was once the highest Bungy Jump in the world! It may have lost it’s title to China, but the AJ Hacket, Nevis Bungy Jump in Queenstown is no less thrilling!

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Whitewater Rafting Class 5 Rapids in New Zealand

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It was only day two of our Flying Kiwi experience and we were already facing the thrill ride of a lifetime. We were about to go whitewater rafting on class 5 rapids! Rangitata Rafting is located just a few hours from Christchurch and it was one of the best whitewater rafting experiences we’ve ever had. There’s no wasting time on… Read More

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What a 6.3 Earthquake Can Do to a City

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I don’t know what we were expecting when we arrived to Christchurch. We knew that a devastating earthquake rocked New Zealand a mere 4 days ago but are used to the media over blowing emergency situations.

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