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HOLIDAY INSPIRATION & THINGS TO DO

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As locals, Pacific Jane uncovers the best itineraries, creates in-depth online travel guides and articles about where to go and what to see
Day trips, weekend aways and road trips at your fingertips.

Things to do
HOLIDAY INSPIRATION

Adventure, glorious scenery a bonus
Ponder Maori art & craft
Unwind indulge
Seek out hidden places
Unforgettable family fun
Discover the outdoors
Explore great walks & beaches
Nature & Wildlife
Beautiful views of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, New Zealand Family Fun
Art & Heritage
Road sign warning of kiwis near Arthurs Pass, South Island, New Zealand Sustainable Holidays
Wooden pier during the sunset in French Pass, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand Outdoors
Skydiving adventure over Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Adventures
Backpackers couple hiking looking Mt Cook, New Zealand Walks & Hikes
Ninety Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand Beaches

Road trips, guides
GET ON THE ROAD

Aotearoa New Zealand itineraries
Find, seek, explore hidden corners
Kiwi towns off the beaten track

Invercargill to Queenstown winter views, New Zealand Road trips
Eight person crew of rowers Lake Karapiro, Mighty River Domain, Waikato, New Zealand Short breaks
Day trips
Travel guides
Stay
Eat & drink
SAFETY FIRST
Safety tips for visitors to Aotearoa New Zealand
GETTING AROUND
From car to motorhome the best way to explore NZ
BUDGET WISE, BUDGET TIPS
Great holidays on a budget
NZ Travel Facts

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Tiny places Big stories

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Our special project about fame, fortune and what happening in kiwi towns
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Winton
Found guilty of child murder and hanged. The only woman to be executed in New Zealand
Kiwi Towns
attractions, places to visit
 Renwick Museum, Renwick, Marlborough Region, South Island, New Zealand
Renwick
William H. Eyres, politician with a penchant for Trumpism. Complete with inappropriate sexual behaviour and...
 Waka sculpture, Owaka, New Zealand @Mary Jane
Owaka
Owaka is a service hub for the district and a great place to stop and slow down.
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Winton

Found guilty of child murder and hanged. The only woman to be executed in New Zealand

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Kiwi Towns

attractions, places to visit

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Renwick Museum, Renwick, Marlborough Region, South Island, New Zealand

Renwick

William H. Eyres, politician with a penchant for Trumpism. Complete with inappropriate sexual behaviour and...

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Waka sculpture, Owaka, New Zealand @Mary Jane

Owaka

Owaka is a service hub for the district and a great place to stop and slow down.

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Explore Great Outdoors

Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
Rakiura Stewart Island National Park
Paparoa National Park
Fiordland National Park
Whanganui National Park
More National Parks

Heroes & people who care

Who are they and where do they come from

Sole Mio @Civic Events Songs winning the heart of kiwis, Sol3 Mio three tenors
Friedensreich Hundertwasser @Pinterest Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Graeme Atkins @NZ Herald Indigenous biodiversity supports club: Graeme Atkins
Kokako @NZ Birds Online Team effort – Kokaho, ghost birds
Rewi Maniapoto @Stuff Rewi Maniapoto
Dick Georgeson @Perplan Project Dick Georgeson
Dr Marget Cruickshank @NZ Herald Dr Margaret Cruickshank
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New Zealand regions,
where are they and what to do.

Ahipara Mangonui Waitangi Russell Kohekohe Tacekaka Coast Whangareii Falls Dargaville Oakland Oakland Wellsford Helensville Kumeu Muriwai Te Henga (Bethells Beach) Piha Beach Titirangi Puhoi Mataka Oakland Tirau Blue Spring Putaruru Rotorua Craters of the Moon Huka Waterfalls Tokaanu Lake Rotopaunamu track Chateau Tongariro Hotel Napier Ongaonga Waipukurau Tui Brewery (Tui HQ) Eketāhuna Wellington Pungiuru Falls Trelinno Park Napier Waipunga Falls Taupo Reserve Opep Sinic & Historic Taupo Huka Waterfalls Weimang Volkanik Valley Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua Hamilton Waikato Port Waikaretu Raglan Kawhia Waitomo Glowwarm Caves Otorohanga Matamata New Plymouth Oakura Okato Opuneik Otakeho Hawera Waihi Athenree Katikati Tauranga Kawerau Wokathan Ohope Nelson Blenem Kaikoura Hanmer Springs Lewis Pass Reefton Murchison Queenstown Arrowtown Clyde Alexandra Ranferli Middlemarch Dunedin Arthurs Pass Village Cass Springfield Christchurch Queenstown Arrowtown Clyde Alexandra Ranferli Middlemarch Dunedin Dunedin Balclutha Kaka Point Owaka Papatowai Fortrose Invercargill Hawkdun Range St Bathans Bannockburn Sluicings Historic Reserve Queenstown Queenstown Lamsden Te Anau Tuatapere Riverton / Aparima Invercargill Curio Bay Owaka Dunedin Oakland Whitianga Tauranga Te Araroa Tolaga Bay Gisborne Wairoa Napier Nelson Murchison Westport Greymouth Hokitika Haast Pass Wanaka Queenstown Oakland Rotorua Christchurch Queenstown Oakland Rotorua Tuapo Christchurch Greymouth Queenstown
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