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New Zealand

Bike the Otago Central Rail Trail

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With every turn the stunning beauty of the South Island of New Zealand is ever present. The towering mountains that lift up from the earth and touch the sky. The numerous lakes that are like mirrors dotting the landscape. The trees and foliage that make you feel connected to nature. Amidst these iconic images you […]

The best things to do in Tasman, New Zealand for outdoor lovers

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Looking for the best things to do in Nelson, New Zealand (and nearby)? Get outside! Whether you prefer to relax on the pristine beaches, conquer the many Nelson bike trail options or explore the Abel Tasman coast track on foot there’s something for everyone.

Beautiful pictures of New Zealand’s North Island beaches

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We arrived in New Zealand, fresh off of two weeks hiking in Patagonia, expecting to strap on our hiking gear and explore mountains in the crisp air. And then we arrived for the hottest summer New Zealand had seen in years! Fortunately for us, New Zealand offers an amazing array of beaches where we enjoyed […]

Up close with Maori culture at Tamaki Maori Village

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New Zealand has so much to offer tourists, from scenic hikes (“tramps”) to beautiful beaches to world-class vineyards. But one element that sets Aotearoa (“the land of the long white cloud”) apart from all the other countries of the world is the presence and integration of the indigenous Maori culture. From the moment we landed […]

Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga: Exploring the beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

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The Coromandel Peninsula was one of our family’s favorite areas of the North Island of New Zealand. There are so many things to do in Coromandel that we could have stayed much longer than five days we spent. But one activity really stands out for our family as our favorite activity: our Coromandel tour with […]