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Jan 20, 2012

New Zealand Public Holidays 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Bank holiday calendar dates and days with travel tips for New Zealand vacations and special occasion events during all New Zealand public holidays

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Dec 23, 2011

Motor Caravanning In New Zealand 1

A great way to enjoy NZ's amazing views full on is being out there in a self-contained motor-home

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Nov 6, 2011

Delaying My Visit to New Zealand

I have not yet made it to New Zealand and it looks like I will now have to delay my visit for at least another four years. After New Zealand won the recent

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Oct 27, 2011

Flights to New Zealand and Travel Destinations in NZ

Look at the international and domestic network of destination airports and flights to New Zealand. Booking cheap flights to New Zealand on the internet couldn't be easier!

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Oct 27, 2011

Abel Tasman Coast Track ~ South Island New Zealand Walk

Explore New Zealand destination guide and map of the popular Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of the 'Great Walks' for hiking in NZ. The nearest towns are; Marahau, Kaiteriteri, Nelson, Motueka and Takaka.

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Oct 10, 2011

Charming Holiday in Wanganui

We didn't expect to see this little treasure called Wanganui on our way to Wellington from Auckland. We chose the route that would take us to the west

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Oct 3, 2011

Auckland Dockline Tram ~ Auckland New Zealand

Experience a nostalgic journey on the Auckland Dockline Tram. Auckland Tramway was opened again in 2011 with services running two original condition vintage trams sourced from Melbourne, Australia.

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Sep 26, 2011

Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand

Mount Aspiring National Park has mountains, valleys, rivers, and wilderness for hiking, skiing, jet boating, and a range of outdoor activities. The nearest towns are; Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau, and Glenorchy. Mt Aspiring National Park is part of the Te Wahipounamu / Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area.

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Sep 21, 2011

Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island in New Zealand

Arthurs Pass National Park sits between the South Island West Coast and Canterbury in the Southern Alps - Ka Tiritiri o te Moana, and was the first South Island National Park. Activities in Arthur's Pass include; short walks, tramping and hiking, snowboarding, skiing, ice climbing, rock climbing, and mountaineering.

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Sep 21, 2011

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park New Zealand

The unique Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Central South Island, has the highest mountain peaks in New Zealand; Aoraki/Mount Cook, La Perouse, Elie de Beaumont, Sefton, Tasman and Malte Brun, along with glaciers and alpine landscapes. Popular hiking tracks include; Hooker Valley, Kea Point, Red Tarns Track, Mueller, Copland and Ball Passes.

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Sep 20, 2011

Kahurangi National Park New Zealand

The Kahurangi National Park, northwest of the South Island, and one the newest in New Zealand, is the second biggest at 452,002 hectares. Hiking, caving, kayaking, and walking outdoor activities such as the Heaphy Track, with nearby settlements being; Tapawera, Murchison, Takaka, Karamea, and Motueka

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Sep 19, 2011

Fiordland National Park New Zealand

The Fiordland National Park, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area / Te Wahipounamu, is a world famous wild and rugged National Park in New Zealand. Experience a ferry cruise on Milford Sound, walk the famous; Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track, or choose from many other hiking tracks available.

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Sep 15, 2011

Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand

The Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island of New Zealand is famous for mild climate, golden sandy beaches, amazing geological features and picturesque estuaries, an abundance of wildlife, scenic walks, tramping, and popular kayaking activities for all levels.

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Sep 15, 2011

Egmont National Park - North Island, New Zealand

Egmont National Park extends to 33,534 hectares with challenging climbing and relaxing walks through forests and wetlands to enjoy. The 2518m high Mt Taranaki, a dormant volcano, and two extinct volcanoes Pouakai and Kaitake are within this National Park.

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Sep 12, 2011

Snowboard Instructor Courses - Snowboarding and Skiing Instructor Training in New Zealand

Snowboard instructor courses in New Zealand with internationally recognised qualifications and professional snowboarding instructor certification. Varied terrain; expert, intermediate, and beginner, with stunning views and plenty of off-slope activities to choose from... Wanaka, Treble Cone, Cardrona in NZ

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