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Sightseeing Highlights of New Zealand

hot springs of Rotorua

New Zealand might have got a huge boost in tourist numbers of the Lord of the Rings films were made there, but even before that there were plenty of great reasons to visit this country. It’s full of scenic highlights, and you can go from glaciers to mountains to beaches in a day. Some of [...]

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Sightseeing Highlights of New Zealand

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New Zealand might have got a huge boost in tourist numbers of the Lord of the Rings films were made there, but even before that there were plenty of great reasons to visit this country. It’s full of scenic highlights, and you can go from glaciers to mountains to beaches in a day. Some of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/21/2009 Mirror Lake in New Zealand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/21/2009 is of Mirror Lake in New Zealand and was taken by JennyHuang

Photo credit: JennyHuang
Mirror Lake, also known as Lake Matheson, is located on New Zealand’s South Island and it is one of many gorgeous natural beauties throughout the spectacular country of New Zealand. Surrounded by Mount [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/16/2009 Cathedral Cove New Zealand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/16/2009 is of Cathedral Cove in New Zealand and was taken by estherjane13364

Photo credit: estherjane13
Cathedral Cove, also known by its Maori name, Te Whanganui-A-Hei, is a marine reserve in New Zealand. The reserve gets its name from the cave that links Mare’s Leg Cove to Cathedral Cove and [...]

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Unprepared Hikers Stranded in Australia and New Zealand

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Australia and New Zealand, for most people, are far away countries, the kind of place that you dream of visiting or make it there just for a once in a lifetime opportunity. For both countries, their natural beauty is a big draw card and getting out into nature on a hike is an attractive activity [...]

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Get adventurous in Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand is rapidly gathering a reputation as the adventure capital of the world, with all manner of adrenalin-pumping activities. One of the centers of this action is the town of Queenstown on the South Island, where almost countless exciting activities can be found, including:

Bungy jumping: The Nevis Highwire Bungy above the Nevis River is [...]

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Cruise New Zealand and Australia with Holland America

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New Zealand has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful places on earth: comprised of two main islands, North Island and South Island, the country is nicknamed God’s Own Country and Paradise of the Pacific.

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