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New Zealand Climate Zones Temperatures - Climate in NZ

Facts about the year round climate in New Zealand. The moderate maritime climate, diverse regional climates, and weather patterns

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Hokitika Walks, New Zealand: West Coast Tracks and Trails

Best Hokitika walks and hiking tracks in New Zealand's wild and rugged West Coast region. Explore lush rainforests, turquoise gorges, beach walks, remote lakes, and historic gold mining routes

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Australasian Crested Grebe Puteketeke, Podiceps cristatus australis New Zealand

Unique appearance and behaviour of New Zealand's Australasian Crested Grebe. The crested plumage, elegant courtship rituals, family bond, and conservation efforts preserving Pūteketeke, Kāmana

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Te Anau Things to Do - 20 Activities and Attractions - New Zealand

Best things to do in Te Anau. Hiking Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound tours, Glowworm Caves, wildlife viewing, and lakeside walks, Te Anau town cafes, restaurants, arts and crafts

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50 Things to Do on Stewart Island New Zealand | Rakiura Aotearoa | Wildlife, Adventure

Discover the wonders of Stewart Island, New Zealand! Explore pristine wilderness, embark on adventures, hike the Rakiura Track, spot native wildlife, walks, bike, dive, tour, eat, learn about culture

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Stewart Island Activities and Experiences New Zealand

Discover the best activities on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Explore New Zealand wildlife, nature, hiking trails, pristine beaches, tours, heritage, southern lights, and outdoor adventures

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Rakiura Stewart Island New Zealand: A Natural Paradise

Explore the untouched nature of Stewart Island, New Zealand's southern island adventure. Experience pristine wilderness hiking, wildlife, birdlife, marine animals, and Māori heritage

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New Zealand Ferries - Cook Straight Wellington Picton

New Zealand ferries, ferry crossing and tickets. North to South Island, Cook Straight NZ ferry crossing, Interislander, Bluebridge. Foveaux Strait, Stewart Island

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Discover the Best New Zealand Islands to Visit

Explore diverse New Zealand islands, north to south, populated and unpopulated, predator free sanctuary islands, regional island groups, and sub-antarctic. From NZ islands rugged nature to culture

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New Zealand on World Map. Location, Geography, and Coordinates

New Zealand on World Map

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New Zealand Rugby - Teams, Traditions, and Rugby World Cup, NZ

National New Zealand rugby teams are the All Blacks and Black Ferns. Provincial Rugby, Super Rugby, and the Rugby World Cup results

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Milford Sound, New Zealand, Piopiotahi: Carved by Glaciers

Discover the enchanting Milford Sound, New Zealand, where towering cliffs, pristine waters, and lush rainforests converge in this natural creation, one of earth's breathtaking landscapes

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, New Zealand

New Zealand Westland National Park in the South Island of NZ, Southern Alps, Franz Joseph and Fox glaciers, mountains, forests, walks, map

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New Zealand Bellbird Korimako (Anthornis melanura)

Explore the world of the New Zealand Bellbird (Korimako) - a unique bird species endemic to New Zealand with striking plumage and sweet song. Bellbird ecological importance and conservation efforts

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Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand South Island

Fiordland National Park is part of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area / Te Wahipounamu. Attractions to Fiordland include Milford Sound, Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track

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Milford Road from Te Anau to Milford Sound Route and Attractions

Drive SH94 The Milford Road Highway from Te Anau and see Fiordland rivers, fiords, valleys, lakes, nature walks, Homer Tunnel, hiking tracks, destination Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand

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Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand South Island

Popular coastal Abel Tasman New Zealand National Park has a mild climate, golden sandy beaches, wildlife, walking, hiking, kayaking, water taxis, geology, tours, accommodation. Takaka, Motueka, and Kaiteriteri, NZ

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park New Zealand South Island

Mount Cook National Park has the highest mountain peaks in New Zealand, including glaciers and hiking tracks Hooker Valley, Kea Point, Red Tarns, Mueller, Copland Pass and Ball Pass. Southern Alps on the South Island of NZ

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Discover Te Anau - The Gateway to Fiordland's Natural Southland Landscape

Explore Te Anau, a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Te Anau, your entry point to the stunning Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound in New Zealand's region of Southland on the South Island

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New Zealand Facts and Information About the Country

Statistics and interesting New Zealand facts and figures, such as how big is New Zealand and what size is the population of NZ

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New Zealand Land Safety Code for Outdoor Activities in NZ

New Zealand Outdoor Safety and Land Safety Code recommends five basic tips for bush, river, mountain, hiking and tramping safety, NZ

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Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula: Nature's Thermal Pools, New Zealand

Discover the geothermal wonders of Hot Water Beach on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula coast. Relax in your own natural spa pool in the sand amidst a stunning coastal landscape

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New Zealand Fur Seals: Guardians of Southern Coasts

Explore the world of New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri). Discover their unique physical characteristics, habitat, reproduction, diet, and the conservation efforts protecting marine mammals around the coast of New Zealand.

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Predators of New Zealand: Threats to Biodiversity and Conservation Efforts

Explore the invasive predators endangering New Zealand's unique wildlife and ecosystems. Discover the impact on native species, ongoing conservation measures to protect biodiversity, and Predator Free 2050 ambition of NZ

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New Zealand Dotterel Bird - Coastal Guardian of Aotearoa

Discover the New Zealand Dotterel, a charismatic shorebird native to Aotearoa (New Zealand). Learn about endangered Dotterel birds habitat, unique features, breeding, and conservation

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Kea Bird of New Zealand: The Only Alpine Parrot in the World

Intriguing world of the Kea bird in New Zealand. Discover Kea intelligence, social behaviours, role in the ecosystem, conservation and survival of this mountain parrot

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50 Best Things to Do in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Explore the best Tauranga top 50 things to do, activities, outdoor adventures, and Must-Do attractions. From hiking to beaches, wildlife, culture, watersports, a coastal city in NZ

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Explore Tauranga New Zealand Map: Interactive Map for Travellers

Discover Tauranga's top attractions, accommodations, dining, and more with our interactive map of Tauranga City. Plan your adventure in this Bay of Plenty New Zealand town

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Tauranga, New Zealand: A Coastal Paradise, Bay of Plenty, North Island

Explore Tauranga, pristine beaches, lush parks, and scenic landscapes in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand – natural beauty, cultural heritage, rich history and captivating attractions

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Exploring Dunedin Breweries: A Taste of New Zealand's Craft Beer Brewing

Discover the vibrant craft beer culture and Dunedin brewing at a range of breweries and experience the essence of South Island's ale and beer brewer scene in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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New Zealand sunset glowing orange setting over the ocean, West Coast, South Island, NZ