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Carter Observatory – A unique attraction

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This observatory was given its name to honour Charles Rooking Carter who, way back in the early 1930’s, gifted £2,240 to the Royal Society of New Zealand to start up an astronomical observatory, so that the people in the city …

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Queenstown Ice Arena

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The well organized set-up at this Arena is to ensure that all visitors have heaps of fun and therefore all imaginable faculties are on offer here. In the skate hire area one can get skates fitted as well as helmets …

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Auckland University – A Leading Academic Institution

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Considered New Zealand’s top university, the University of Auckland is also one of the leading academic institutions in the world. Its main campus can be found in the heart of the city and has a strong focus on incorporating an …

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Wellington Cable Cars – A 100yr Old Funicular Mechanism Still in Use

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New Zealand, the beautiful island country located in the Southern Hemisphere, home to lush pastures and abundant greenery that contribute to the pristine beauty of the landscape of this place, celebrates the fact that the sheep population exceeds the human …

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Queenstown Harbour Golf Links – A Golfers Paradise

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Home to six golf courses, all within easy reach of one another, the golf experience at Queenstown offers a range of golf services and tailor made golf packages. The town is famous for its many attractions ranging from shopping to …

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Ewelme Cottage – An Artwork by the Kauri’s

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Auckland’s vast expanse of evergreen terrains and unmatched picturesque beauty has captivated tourists time after time. It is an enchanting city no doubt and has within its boundaries several other attractions that are deep rooted from the early beginnings of …

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The glow in the dark Nikau Caves of New Zealand

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New Zealand is world renowned for its natural beauty and its breathtaking landscapes. No doubt the mystical surreal quality of its land is what enticed the makers of movies such as Lord of the Rings to film here. From the …

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Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

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Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp Murry was born in Wellington New Zealand on the 14 October 1888 and left for England when her age was 19. There she met members of what is called the ‘Modernist” movement in literature and that is …

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Rangitoto Island – Lava Land

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Unique in landscape and picturesque in beauty, the Rangitoto Island stands majestically on Auckland’s mighty blue ocean. Its stretches of native forests and exquisite lava caves make this island an adventure beyond words. To top it all the stunning panoramic …

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Cornwall Park – Picnicking in Auckland

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Auckland (called Tamaki Makaurau in Maori) is located in New Zealand’s North Island, lying between the Pacific Ocean’s Hauraki Gulf to the east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, the Hunua Ranges to the south-east, and the Waitakere Ranges to …

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Queenstown Ecotourism– For a Greener and More Invi…

Its location just below Australia, surrounded by the chilly waves of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea gives the air of New…
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Wellington Harbour – A Natural Harbour along the c…

Wellington Harbour located in the southern tip of North Island of New Zealand is a massive natural harbour which holds muc…
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Rotorua Museum Of Art & History – Delving int…

The Rotorua Museum of Art and History is an art gallery and museum situated in Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty, in New Zealan…
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A Great Place to Spend the Day in Auckland – Regio…

Auckland, located in the North Island of New Zealand, is the most populous and one of the most popular cities of New Zeala…
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More than Just Art at the Grainstore Gallery…

New Zealand is well known for its role in providing breathtaking backdrops to Hollywood movies, but travellers should know…
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Auckland Zoo – New Zealand’s Fauna Collection…

For the finest experience of the rich collection of New Zealand’s Species, visit the Auckland Zoo; an amazing exhibi…
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