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  • New Zealand is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest part of planning your holiday will be deciding which to do first!

    Exploring New Zealand's magnificent landscape and coastline tops the list for many. If adventure is your game, there's a long list of thrilling activities to get your blood racing. Or if it's a relaxing holiday you're after, hot pools, vineyards and cultural attractions will keep you entertained.

    That’s just a few of the things to do in New Zealand. Better start making that list. 

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  • If adventure sports press all your buttons, get ready for the trip of a lifetime

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    If adventure sports press all your buttons, get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

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  • Cycle Touring, Rotorua

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  • Cadrona Ski Resort, Lake Wanaka

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    Picture yourself skiing in New Zealand; a fine winter’s day, breathtaking scenery and a mountain of fresh virgin snow. Is there anything more captivating?

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  • Matching costumes add to the unity of dance

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    New Zealand's Māori culture is an integral part of Kiwi life and adds a unique, dynamic experience for visitors.

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  • Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park

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    Thousands of kilometres of coastline, lakes and rivers herald New Zealand as a water sports mecca.

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  • Wine tasting in Blenheim

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    Indulging in local food and wine is a must-do for many travellers. If gastronomy and the odd tipple are high on your agenda, New Zealand won't disappoint.

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  • Kiwi encounter, Rainbow Springs

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  • Hiking New Zealand is the best way to see beautiful landscapes and explore some of the wilderness.

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    Hiking New Zealand is the best way to see beautiful landscapes and explore some of the vast wilderness areas. So grab a pack and put on your walking boots.

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  • Home of Middle-earth

    Ever since the first The Lord of the Rings movie was released in 2001, New Zealand has been known as the 'Home of Middle-earth'.

  • Rhythm and Vines is a legendary multi-day music festival in Gisborne

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  • Guided tour, Waipoua Forest

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    As a backpacker in New Zealand your experiences will be diverse, mixing nature and the outdoors with a splash of adventure, in a rich and pure environment.

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