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Lakes in Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
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I had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy Lake Tekapo for two weeks and I couldn't recommend it more. In summer, there's nothing be
Fjords in Milford Sound
Milford Sound
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You have to be very lucky to see this "wonder" on a sunny day, because ninety percent of the days in Milford Sound are cloudy or r
Nature Reserves in Rotorua
Waitopu
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We went to Waiotapu, 25 km from Rotorua (NZ $ 23 / person, a 3 km, 2 hours). Here there is a gymkhana between demonic craters of v
Nature Reserves in Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
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The most comprehensive information is at http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Glacier. The glacier known as Franz Josef (or Ka
Nature Reserves in Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
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Fox Glacier, much like its brother Franz Josef Glacier, is one of the few in the world that is still growing. While on the way to
Nature Reserves in Motueka
Abel Tasman National Park
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This park is a unique experience, definitely a destination that you should visit if you have the chance. There are white sandy bea
Lakes in Wanaka
Wanaka Lake
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Wanaka is a small town 110 km from Queenstown and the lake of the same name is one of the loveliest and biggest in New Zealand. It
Nature Reserves in Hamilton
Tongariro National Park
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Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand and it's the fourth oldest national park in the world. This nat
Hiking in Turangi
Tongariro Crossing
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered the best day hike in New Zealand. If the weather is good, you can see views of the three a
Gardens in Christchurch
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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The Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand's South Island are a relaxing and interesting option for an afternoon. These garde
Lakes in Queenstown
Wakatipu Lake
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At over 80 kilometers long and covering a surface area of 291 km², Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in the area. It's an es
Islands in Queenstown
Skyline Queenstown - Gondola & Luge
Said to be the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere, the Skyline Gondola is a tourist attraction that can be found in Que
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Lakes in Taupo
Lake Taupo
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Lake Taupo is the largest in New Zealand, and one of the most visited by tourists because it is best for navigation, fishing, or t
Lakes in Franz Josef
Lake Matheson
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Lake Matheson is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. It´s located in a very nice wooded area and almost always casts
Lakes in Mount Cook
Pukaki Lake
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Just like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki is a beautiful turquoise colour. It is located about 30 km southwest of the town of Tekapo. At
Cliffs in Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
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Just outside the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks you will find an amazing natural formation of rocks and natural pools. Our visit took pla
Nature Reserves in Mount Cook
Mount Cook
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Mount Cook in New Zealand is a great trip taking in the shores of the Pukaki lake. It is a privileged view and beauty takes your b
Bays in Auckland
Mission Bay
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Auckland is a very clean city with one of the highest quality of life in the world and the people are very friendly and cosmopolit
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