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Arrowtown, Queenstown Region
The discovery of gold in the Arrow River led to the establishment of Arrowtown. The miners have gone, but they left a rich history.
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Dunedin, Dunedin - Coastal Otago Region
Marvel at the size, architecture and rich embellishments of Dunedin Railway Station - it's the grandest 'Gingerbread House' you'll ever see.
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Rotorua, Rotorua Region
View an intricately carved Maori meeting house and enter a 1901 Tudor-style church set amidst steaming geothermal vents at the edge of Lake Rotorua.
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Paihia, Northland Region
The struggle between British troops and Maori in Northland led to the creation of this ingenious pa (fort).
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Waitangi, Northland Region
In one day at Waitangi, you'll learn a huge amount about Maori culture and the early history of New Zealand.
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Oamaru, Dunedin - Coastal Otago Region
Explore four carefully restored stone farm buildings and find out about farming life in the 1800s.
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Alexandra, Central Otago Region
Be surprised by the size of sheep farming operations in the Teviot Valley 130 years ago, and enjoy a heart warming tale about a lonely gravestone.
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Wellington, Wellington Region
In a beautiful art deco setting, learn about defining times in New Zealand's history and discover a huge musical bell instrument.
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Greytown, Wairarapa Region
Named for Sir George Grey, a key figure in early New Zealand history, Greytown has many beautifully preserved Victorian buildings.
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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
If you're in Tauranga on a Sunday or public holiday, you can walk through the historic Elms Mission House.