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If you’re looking for a good introduction on how to plan a trip to New Zealand, I’ve got you covered! My home country of New Zealand is absolutely spectacular. I’ve explored New Zealand both as a local and as a tour guide for my husband when we first visited New Zealand together. I’ve combined my …

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Written by Jennifer from Backyard Travel Family: Active Family Travel Specialists in New Zealand. An extensive traveller herself, Jen has three young children, so if you are looking for ideas on travelling around New Zealand with kids, check out their blokg! Things to do in Hokitika, as recommended by a local The West Coast, aka …

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Imagine this. You’re travelling to New Zealand and you’ve set aside one day in Auckland. You’ve seen The Hobbit. You’ve devoured Lord of The Rings (all three movies, naturally only the extra-long director’s cut versions). You’ve never been to New Zealand (affectionately now known as Middle Earth due to previously mentioned films being shot here). …

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If you’re looking for the perfect location for solo travel, New Zealand is it! As a traveller, you’ll never get bored in New Zealand. My home country offers huge variety; from the sub-tropic north right down to the alpine south, there is something to please every traveller. Our culture is unique and travellers can’t help …

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