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Lake Tekapo At Dawn, New Zealand South Island

With international travel off the cards (for now), 2020 is the perfect year to make a dent in your homegrown holiday bucket list. The only tricky part is knowing where to start! So, to help you out, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most incredible local getaway spots. Put one or two of them on …

A roaring fire, a stunning cabin in the forest, snow fights, hot tubs. Sure, it might be cold outside but there’s loads to enjoy about winter in NZ ⛄🔥 From Karikari Peninsula in the north to Franz Josef Glacier in the south, here are 10 of New Zealand’s cosiest winter escapes. Auckland Castaways Resort Why …

There’s nothing better than a New Zealand getaway – unless it’s a New Zealand getaway on the cheap! (Who doesn’t love a bargain?!) These awesome 18 activities may be low in cost (or completely free!) but they’re priceless in value. 1. Create your own hot tub Visitors might pay Hanmer Springs’ NZD$25 entrance fee but …

Queenstown is a great destination for anyone who loves road trips, with many diverse and historical sites to explore. Here are five awesome drives you’ve got to do. 1. Glenorchy 45-minute drive Ever since the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, visiting the sets and sites from the Oscar-winning movies has become a serious NZ …

Defining a ‘local’ in Queenstown is a conversation in itself. I have lived and breathed the beauty that is Queentown for 12+ years, but I still wouldn’t claim the title of a true local. They are few and far between these days, with the town growing every year. I can, however, share some of my …