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outdoors in New Zealand : the essentials

Lakes in Christchurch

Lake Coleridge

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This lake is surrounded by the New Zealand Alps, a few steps from Christchurch, the biggest settlement of the South Island. This l

Skiing in Queenstown

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak or Peak Concrete (as the locals call it), is the lowest ski area near Queenstown, also known as the capital of extrem

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Nature Reserves in New Plymouth

Taranaki Volcano

Nature Reserves in Greymouth

Arthur's Pass National Park

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Hiking in Te Anau

Milford Track

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Milfrod Track was a great place to go for a trek and, despite the rain that hit us every day, it was a great experience. If you go

Bays in Wellington

Wellington Bay

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Night shot of one of the bays on the quieter side of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. It is quite charming despite being a

Caves in Waikaretu

Nikau Cave

Hiking in Queenstown

Queenstown Hill

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In the region of Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, you can find the popular town of Queenstown, where you can either indu

Gardens in Auckland

Cornwall Park

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Viewpoints in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui

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Nature Reserves in Auckland

North Head Historic Reserve

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Nature Reserves in Warkworth

Mahurangi Bird Reserve

This bird reserve is situated to the north of Auckland. Here you will find spectacular beaches and dunes, with a breathtaking vari

Hiking in Fox Glacier

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

It is an unforgettable experience as you travel by helicopter to the upper Fox Glacier, and then walking for several hours over th

Waterfalls in Westland

Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring

The road between Wanaka and Haast was not finished until 1960, because of the harsh conditions of the area, that include heavy rai

Hiking in Geraldine

Miners Track Mount Somers

A spectacular 2-day trek through the Mount Somers where you can see the remains of the coal mines that stopped working several yea

Hiking in Manapouri

Borland Walk

This was absolutely one of the best hikes I have done in New Zealand over two days, but there are lots of opportunities, like Isla

Viewpoints in Akaroa

Viewpoint in the Akaroa Christchurch Road

There is a spectacular view on top of a mountain right up the road from Christchurch to Akaroa. It is well worth a stop here, if y

Hiking in Mount Cook

KEA Point Walk

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Kea Point Walk is a pleasant walk you can do at Mount Cook, from the village and back to the glacier, it is accessible to everyone

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