New Zealand:
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Best Hikes on New Zealand's South Island
Written by Kyle, USA, June 2012
In a country where nearly 30 percent of the land is protected in national parks, if you were to hike a different trail on New Zealand ’s South Island
every day for an entire year you still ...
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Cape Kidnappers
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Set at the end of a 5-mile long peninsula, Cape Kidnappers is arguably one of the most scenic points found along the North Island’s rugged east coast. Despite being only 12 miles from the city of ...
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Free Things to Do in Auckland
Written by Kyle, USA, November 2012
Cities, by their very nature, have a reputation for being expensive. Considering that Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand you might expect it requires a small fortune to enjoy yourself in ...
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Going Off the Beaten Path in the Chatham Islands
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Although New Zealand is a definite hotspot on the global backpacker and adventure travel circuit, few travelers ever venture off the beaten path by making a side trip to the Chatham Islands. A group ...
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Great Barrier Island
Written by Kyle, USA, March 2013
With a population that has swollen to well over a million residents, the city of Auckland is easily the largest metropolitan center in all of New Zealand. To most New Zealand travelers, Auckland ...
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North Island's Top 10 (part 2)
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
Here's the rest of our list of some the must-sees on New Zealand' s North Island . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our New Zealand Things To Do blog . Visit the original post ...
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Shopping on Karangahape Road
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Ask an Auckland old timer about Karangahape Road and they’ll tell you it’s the city’s red light district. Sure, there are still some adult rated shops and some seedy characters that linger around ...
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Skiing Near Auckland
Written by Viator, May 2013
It isn’t too often that you find ski resorts on South Pacific islands. Yes, you can ski on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, although there aren’t any lifts and the conditions can be harsh. It will also ...
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The World Buskers Festival in Christchurch
Written by Kyle, USA, January 2013
If one thing is certain it’s that everybody loves a good street performer, and in few places in the world do so many of them gather in the same place as at the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. ...
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Waitomo Caves
Written by Kyle, USA, March 2013
The subterranean Waitomo Caves are justifiably one of the most popular visitor attractions on the North Island. It’s believed that local Maori knew of the caves’ existence, although no one would dare ...
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