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  • South Island Self Drive Touring in Summer
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1219029125
    1I am a "Mainlander" (that's a person who lives in the South Island) and have driven and holidayed extensively all around the South Island over the years. I have put this article together as a guide for people who want to do a self drive tour of the South Island.
    Rating: 15 comments
  • What to Do & Where to Eat in Wellington
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1216778708
    1I get to visit Wellington more than several times year, so I thought I would put together my own guide on "what to do" and "where to eat". I'm not a local, in fact I live in Nelson, so this is a really about what I have discovered to be good and some things that are mind-blowingly great.
    Rating: 3 comments
  • Bird Watching in New Zealand
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1216338987
    1New Zealand was a land of birds before humans arrived on our shores between 800 and 1200 AD. The only mammals found in New Zealand prior to the arrival of Maori were two species of native bats and those that could swim here, for example seals and sea lions. Due to the lack of predators and the relative isolation of the birds in New Zealand, many endemic birds are quite unique.
    Rating: 5 comments
  • Marlborough Sounds Seafood Bonanza
    Submitted by Charlie on 1202594867
    1The best way to explore somewhere new is with a local who knows the area, all the best spots that you won't find in a guidebook or on a map. For our Marlborough Sounds expedition, we were lucky enough to be shown around by resident 'Soundies' Rick and Mac.
    Rating: 0 comments
  • Stewart Island
    Submitted by chasann on 1196373674
    0After years of wanting to go to Stewart Island, I finally made it and wasn't disappointed. Sure, it is like stepping back in time but that ain't such a bad thing is it?
    Rating: 0 comments
  • Rafting in Roto-Vegas
    Submitted by Krister on 1182760397
    0Rotorua, locally referred to as Roto-vegas, is a geothermic wonderland of tourist features, activities and striking scenery. The drive into Rotorua is filled with New Zealand native greenery and a spectacular lake view as you drop into Rotorua.
    Rating: 1 comments
  • Ski and Snowboard in New Zealand
    Submitted by holidayLOVER on 1178398242
    1New Zealand is a southern winter paradise for ski and snowboard lovers. From the North Island resorts of Whakapapa and Turoa on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, to Cardrona and Coronet Peak near Queenstown, NZ is home to numerous ski fields on both of the main islands that form Aotearoa.
    Rating: 5 comments
  • Ponsonby – Caffeinated Cultural Capital
    Submitted by Krister on 1174985273
    0Soy latte, skinny flat white, double macchiato or just a full FAT white with extra shot to get your day rolling, Ponsonby has more cafes than you can shake a teaspoon at. Just shy of the central city, Ponsonby just happens. A well known funky area packed with cafes, funky boutiques, recording studios, galleries and great restaurants. Ponsonby is where its at …Daaaarling!!
    Rating: 2 comments
  • Tekapo
    Submitted by Krister on 1170965103
    0Almost smack bang in the middle of the South Island you will find Lake Tekapo. A very small town laying along side of the stunning Lake Tekapo. The water is the most amazing turquoise blue giving the scenic shots of the Mackenzie Country a vibrant and almost electric look. This is apparently caused by the source of the lake being glacial and as such has a large mineral content, this not very scientific definition somehow makes the water an unreal blue colour.
    Rating: 0 comments
  • Whangamata - Coastal Coolness
    Submitted by Krister on 1170792797
    0Whangamata located in the greener than green Coromandel Peninsula, provides a great way to recharge your batteries on New Zealand’s east coast. A small town of close to 3500 residents explodes to somewhere between 40 and 60,000 during the summer holiday months. Although the growth in Whangamata has boomed in the last 20 years it hasn’t lost its cool kiwi style beachyness.
    Rating: 1 comments
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