There is magic in Kaikoura. It won't take long for you to feel it seeping out of the small streets and go dancing across the cliffs. Every turn looks like a fairy tale; not in a superficial manner, but in…
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Kaikoura is a hub for marine wildlife in New Zealand. I have explored so much of the wonders of this beautiful little coastal town, having lived here for three months now. I have gone snorkeling with seals, swimming with wild…
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Hanmer Springs is a sweet little town inland from the South Island's east coast between Christchurch and Kaikoura. It's the perfect spot for a day trip from either of these coastal spots complete with a winding mountain drive. How to…
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One of the most popular things to do in Kaikoura and one of the main reasons tourists continue to flock here is for the dolphin encounter. A fully immersive experience, you have the chance to get up close and personal…
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Kaikoura, being a tiny town of just 2150, emits very little light pollution, meaning the night sky here is spectacular. Best viewed over the ocean, you can see hundreds of twinkling stars and constellations. Once a year, Halley’s Comet spawns…
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I am traveling around New Zealand, originally on a three month tourist visa and now on a twenty-three month working holiday visa. My first extended stop has been in Kaikoura, a tiny seaside town of just 3500 people situated on…
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I arrived in New Zealand in the middle of February with high expectations. A country I had dreamed about visiting for a decade proved to be everything I had hoped it would be. I spent my first month in New Zealand…
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I spent six weeks backpacking Australia before bad weather prevented me from continuing so I decided to seize the opportunity I had been granted and booked a cheap flight to Australia's smaller neighbour: New Zealand. I have dreamed of visiting…
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The trail up to Mount Fyffe Summit is a beautiful and challenging track just outside the small seaside town of Kaikoura on the east coast of New Zealand. A long and steep route will provide you with panoramic views of…
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I have been traveling around New Zealand for a month now, a country that has been beautiful, friendly, happy and lovely. This is a country renowned for its standard of living, its eagerness to please, its reputation as a safe…
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is one of the most well-known in New Zealand, home to the iconic view of the glacier-covered Mount Cook rising high as you drive the winding road along Lake Pukaki into Mount Cook Village. Hikers flock…
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been one of my favourite places in all of New Zealand to visit - it's such a naturally stunning area. There's hikes aplenty for all levels of experience, each showing off a different spot in…
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is one of the most well-known in New Zealand, home to the iconic view of the glacier-covered Mount Cook rising high in the backdrop. Full of hiking trails, this national park is popular with outdoor enthusiasts…
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The most famous track of Mount Cook National Park is the Hooker Valley Track, an easy 10km return hike with very minimal height change that wanders its way along the valley towards Mount Cook. It will likely be one of…
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