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Waitonga Falls walking track, Mt Ruapehu
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Halfway up Mt Ruapehu to Turoa Ski Area, you will find the Waitonga Falls Track. Whether you’re a full-on hiker or just looking for a quiet walk, this track is worth visiting. The walking track begins from the parking area 11 kilometres up the Ohakune Mountain Road.

Lake Pukaki, Tekapo
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Lake Pukaki is located in the Mackenzie Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest of three alpine lakes along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin: Lake Tekapo and Lake Ōhau. Its stunning turquoise waters make it one of the country’s most picturesque lakes.

Lake Tekapo
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Watch this amazing video of Lake Tekapo in the winter of 2023. Explore the peaceful snowy scenery and clear water of this famous New Zealand spot. Enjoy the snowy mountains, the beautiful blue lake, and the calm atmosphere of winter. It’s an incredible view in New Zealand, definitely one of the best!

Oreti Beach, Invercargill
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Oreti Beach, located just 15 minutes from Invercargill City,  Southland, is one of the few beaches in New Zealand where you can drive on the beach with your car, motorhome or motorbike.

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The Purakaunui Falls Scenic Reserve is a picturesque waterfall in the Catlins region of the South Island. It is just 17km south of Owaka, on the road to Curio Bay.

The Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury
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The Rakaia Gorge is located on the Rakaia River in inland Canterbury on State Highway 72. A feature is its vibrant bluish-turquoise colour. The colour comes from the reflection of floating glacial sediment that travels down the Rakaia River from the alpine mountains to the west.

Lake Hayes, Queenstown
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Lake Hayes is a beautiful lake located just north of Queenstown, New Zealand. There are various viewpoints if you want to stop and have a quick look, or you can walk the complete lake circuit, an easy track offering gorgeous lake views.

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The Blue Spring in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand, is famous for its clear water. Just a short trip from Cambridge, we decided to experience this natural wonder ourselves. The walk to the Blue Springs through the Waikato countryside makes it a must-visit for Waikato.

Arapuni Swing Bridge, Waikato
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The Arapuni Swing Bridge overlooks the Arapuni Power Station on the Waikato River in the South Waikato District of New Zealand. The 152-metre (499 ft) suspension bridge was built in the mid-1920s.

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The Church of the Good Shepherd is located on Lake Tekapo’s shores in the South Island of New Zealand. It offers views of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Built in 1935 as the only church in the area, it is still used today.

Balloons over Waikato
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Balloons over Waikato. The show attracts balloonists from around New Zealand and internationally – it’s big, bright, bold, and makes for a colourful sight across the Waikato landscape.

Marokopa Falls, Waitomo
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Marokopa Falls is 15 km east of Marokopa and 31 km west of Waitomo on Te Anga Road. The Marokopa River cascades over the undercut greywacke basement rock, falling 35 meters to the river below.

Akaroa, Canterbury
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Akaroa is a small town on the Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is Kāi Tahu Māori for “Long Harbour,” which would be spelled Whangaroa in standard Māori. French settlers also named the area Port Louis-Philippe after the reigning French king Louis Philippe I.

TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown
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Standing on the departure pier in central Queenstown, watching the TSS Earnslaw prepare for departure to Walters Peak. This steamship is one of the world’s oldest & largest remaining coal-fired steamships and has sailed Lake Wakatipu since 1912.

Aoraki Mount Cook
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Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain, is nestled in a breathtaking national park on the South Island. This national park offers one of the country’s most dramatic and unforgettable experiences.

Skyline Queenstown Gondola, Queenstown
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Located five minutes from downtown Queenstown, the Gondola travels 480 metres high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex. The complex offers spectacular panorama views of Queenstown, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables mountain range, Lake Wakatipu, and Cecil and Walter Peak.

Play Video about Waipapa Lighthouse, Southland

Waipapa Point is a rocky promontory on the south coast of Foveaux Strait, Southland, New Zealand. It is located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) southeast of the mouth of the Mataura River, at the extreme southwestern end of the area known as the Catlins, about an hour’s drive from Invercargill.

Christchurch Gondola
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Visit the Christchurch Gondola and enjoy spectacular views of Christchurch, Lyttelton and beyond. See the breathtaking panoramic views from the summit station of the Southern Alps, Canterbury Plains and Pegasus Bay.

Mt Hutt Road Trip
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The Methven Travel mountain transport trip has got to be one of the best ways to get to Mt Hutt. The views and colour contrast are amazing: green pines and snow, blue skies and brown mountains. It’s spectacular on the way up – and even more so on the way down.