Lake Marian is a fantastic hike in Fiordland National Park. People come from around the world to experience the magic and wonder of this region on the southwest coast of New Zealand's South Island. The lake is truly beautiful and…
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We were so lucky to enjoy incredible weather for the majority of our winter South Island roadtrip. We had grey skies while we spent the day in Dunedin, so with fingers crossed for a half-decent sunset, we drove down along…
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Mount Cook National Park is my favourite summertime destination in New Zealand. It's full of incredible hiking, stunning views and picturesque mountains that surround the valley in which Mount Cook Village is nestled. You can read my detailed summer guide…
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Tekapo is a traveller's highlight in New Zealand in the heart of the South Island. Full of beautiful nature to explore and a vibrant little lakeside town, there's plenty to do here to fill a few days. How to Get…
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Mount Sunday is a beautiful, remote region in the heart of New Zealand's South Island in the Southern Alps. It is most famous for being home to the filming location of Edoras, the capital of Rohan in The Lord of…
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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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