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Discover New Zealand through our collection of thoughtfully curated blogs and travel guides, designed to help you get more from your journey. From practical travel advice and seasonal insights to lesser-known experiences and recommendations on where to eat, our expert content offers inspiration and useful information to support every stage of your adventure.

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7 min

Discover New Zealand’s underground galaxies

Kath Morris

8th May 2019

Home to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, New Zealand is steeped in natural beauty, and one of the more unusual ways to expe...

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6 min

New Zealand: The Magic of Lord of the Rings

Kath Morris

13th March 2019

Over 15 years after the Lord of the Rings film trilogy came to an end, the magic of these much-loved movies is still very much alive today i...

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6 min

Retiring soon? 5 reasons why New Zealand should be on your bucket list

Ellie Jones

23rd June 2018

Whether retirement is on the horizon, or you’ve already waved goodbye to working life, every day brings new possibilities. Now that you can ...

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5 min

8 Of The Best Things To Do In Christchurch

Kath Morris

20th April 2018

Christchurch is a must-stop destination on a tour of New Zealand. The largest city in the South Island, it’s home to nearly 400,000 people –...

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7 min

The Best Waterfalls in Australia and New Zealand

Kath Morris

25th January 2017

Discovering natural wonders are often one of the most fulfilling and memorable moments of a trip. Luckily, many escorted tours to Australia ...

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6 min

10 Fun Facts You Need to Know About Auckland

Kath Morris

12th January 2017

Planning your first visit to New Zealand? Then you’ll likely begin in Auckland – a city where volcanoes meet vineyards and urban energy melt...

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5 min

New Zealand Street Food Highlights

Kath Morris

18th October 2016

Food glorious food! Tasting new flavours and experimenting with local delicacies is what travelling is all about. Embark on an escorted tour...

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4 min

Moeraki Boulders - a natural phenomenon with a mysterious legend

Kath Morris

31st May 2016

New Zealand has many fascinating legends to offer, all of which only make a holiday to the great country even more enchanting. As well as be...

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5 min

Discover Dunedin – Edinburgh’s Sister City

Kath Morris

18th May 2016

You may have travelled half way across the world, but should you visit Dunedin while you’re in New Zealand, you’ll be surprised by the stron...

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4 min

The Four Lakes in New Zealand!

Kath Morris

2nd May 2016

Visit New Zealand and prepare to be amazed by the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds you. From the highest mountains piercing the clo...

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5 min

New Zealand Wines: Pure Discovery

Kath Morris

23rd December 2015

New Zealand is natural wine country which is just another fantastic reason to join one of the excellent tours of New Zealand. Many of the wi...

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2 min

Best Restaurants in Wellington

Kath Morris

6th August 2015

The small but perfectly-formed capital of New Zealand, Wellington is famed for its culinary expertise. With 4 restaurants in Wellington bein...

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