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May 24, 2022

What to do in Rotorua: Attractions and activities

May 24, 2022/ Alexandra Diethelm
What to do in Rotorua: Attractions and activities

Never wonder what to do in Rotorua NZ ever again! Geothermal parks, hot pools, nature walks, Maori cultural shows and more, we show you the best Rotorua attractions

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May 24, 2022/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Rotorua
Things to do, Discoveries
December 21, 2021

25+2 Top Things to do in Taranaki

December 21, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm
25+2 Top Things to do in Taranaki

Find all the top things to do in Taranaki region as well as New Plymouth attractions. We have 25 highlights in Taranaki for you plus 2 bonus ideas!

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December 21, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Taranaki
Discoveries, Things to do
December 06, 2021

Places to visit near Christchurch (up to 1-hour drive)

December 06, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm
Places to visit near Christchurch (up to 1-hour drive)

Don’t just skip over the Christchurch area! There is a ton to do and see within a one-hour’s drive from the city centre. Read on to find out just how many amazing places to visit near Christchurch there are!

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December 06, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Christchurch & Canterbury
Discoveries, Things to do, Christchurch & Canterbury
December 03, 2021

Exploring Christchurch: Things to do in the city

December 03, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm
Exploring Christchurch: Things to do in the city

Christchurch is so much more than just the gateway to the South Island. Spend a night or two and you’ll see there are lots of Christchurch things to do within walking distance from your hotel!

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December 03, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Discoveries, Things to do, Christchurch & Canterbury
September 16, 2021

Queenstown indoor activities for rainy days

September 16, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm
Queenstown indoor activities for rainy days

Queenstown is famous for its outdoor activities. But what if it’s raining cats and dogs and you really don’t feel like going outside and getting soaked today? We’ve collected the best Queenstown indoor activities for you to enjoy on a rainy day.

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September 16, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Queenstown
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Kia Ora everyoneWe are Alex the Swiss Miss and Chris the South African Kiwi. We are living and working in Auckland but in our spare time you can often find us discovering beautiful New Zealand (also known by its Maori name Aotearoa).

Kia Ora everyone

We are Alex the Swiss Miss and Chris the South African Kiwi. We are living and working in Auckland but in our spare time you can often find us discovering beautiful New Zealand (also known by its Maori name Aotearoa).



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