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Top 5 Campervan Destinations to Visit Near Christchurch

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Top 5 Campervan Destinations to Visit Near Christchurch

Christchurch is known as the gateway to New Zealand’s stunning South Island, where unforgettable road trips through vast stretches of wilderness begin. From the rolling vineyards of Waipara to the geothermal wonders of Hanmer Springs, a campervan gives you the freedom to explore the South Island at your own pace. Hiring low-cost campervans in Christchurch is easy and will allow you to take in numerous nearby sites sandwiched between the majestic Southern Alps and the mighty Pacific Ocean. Let’s look at just a few of the top destinations near Christchurch that hiring a campervan will allow you to experience. We’ll also offer up a few important things to consider when renting a campervan in New Zealand.

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Glacier Hiking in New Zealand: Ultimate Guide & Tips

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Glacier Hiking in New Zealand: Ultimate Guide & Tips

Glacier hiking offers a more adventurous spin on traditional hiking and can be done on every continent except for Australia. Whether you love nature, a physical challenge, or simply being outdoors, glacier hiking is a great way to feed your sense of adventure. New Zealand is home to some of the most stunning glacier landscapes in the world, and there are over 3,000 of them to choose from by some estimates, making it one of the top places to begin with glacier hiking.

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Mixing High Stakes and Breathtaking Views: New Zealand’s Most Stunning Casino Locations

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Mixing High Stakes and Breathtaking Views: New Zealand’s Most Stunning Casino Locations

Travellers come to risk their lives in New Zealand experiencing skydiving, bungee jumping, white water rafting, heli-skiing, and serious trekking. Turns out that New Zealand also offers another way to gamble and it’s through its half dozen casinos. While New Zealand may be more famous for its natural beauty and adventure sports, it does offer a number of casinos where visitors can try their luck. Cities like Auckland and Queenstown are a good place to start, but you’ll also discover you can place a wager in some of the smaller towns as well.

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Explore the Wonders of New Zealand: A Guide For Planning Your First Visit

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Explore the Wonders of New Zealand: A Guide For Planning Your First Visit

New Zealand, a land of breathtaking landscapes and enchanting culture, is an ideal destination for those seeking adventure, serenity, and unforgettable experiences. Nature enthusiasts are enthralled by the country’s scenery, from majestic mountains and pristine lakes to lush forests and stunning coastlines, and the country’s commitment to environmental preservation adds to its allure.

New Zealand is a country you can go back to time and time again, but what if you’re plannign your first visit? The warmth and friendliness of the Kiwi people mean you have absolutely nothing to worry about, as travelers are always made to feel at home, and offered assistance whenever needed. And there’s well-developed infrastructure and high safety standards, making travel quite easy once you get there.

That doesn’t mean that planning your trip beforehand won’t be effortless however, so if it’s your first time planning a trip to New Zealand, we’ve put together a guide of the things you need to consider.

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Real Casinos to Visit in New Zealand

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Real Casinos to Visit in New Zealand

New Zealand has a long history of luring adventure seekers, with the first wave of intrepid travellers being those coming for the Otago Gold Rush of the 1860s hoping to strike it rich. Today, we continue to see travellers looking to win big at one of New Zealand’s half dozen casinos spread out over both its North and South Island. Whether you enjoy hitting the pokies or are into table games, here are New Zealand’s top real casino brands that have become attractions in and of themselves.

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5 Best Travel Destinations to Visit in New Zealand

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5 Best Travel Destinations to Visit in New Zealand

Currently with no active community transmission of Covid in the entire country, pretty much anywhere in New Zealand is an ideal spot for a holiday. And with any luck, international travel to New Zealand may still be on the cards late 2021 or early next year.

For now, planes to NZ may be as flightless as their adorable kiwi birds but when tourism does kick off again, here are the best places to visit across the nation’s North and South Island.

Regarded as the Adventure Capital of the World with endless natural wonders, New Zealand is firmly at the top of most travellers’ wish list. From hobbits and glow-worms to winter skiing and surfing along pristine beaches, New Zealand can be as relaxing or adventurous as you wish it to be.

Create an itinerary that revolves around hiking in the wilderness along famous treks like the Milford Track or stick to the cities and dine on delicious seafood while learning about New Zealand’s Māori culture and natural history through its world-class museums.

While it’s difficult to narrow down the country’s top destinations and attractions with so many places offering sheer beauty and adventure in sustainable ways, these are some of the best travel destinations you should check out on your next New Zealand adventure.

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5 Reasons to Choose a Bicycle Over a Campervan When Travelling New Zealand

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5 Reasons to Choose a Bicycle Over a Campervan When Travelling New Zealand

For anyone who has been to New Zealand, you’ll know it as a country of unparalleled beauty, famous for its rugby team, world renowned trekking, and of course, for The Lord Of The Rings movies.

Unless you hire a campervan or a car, there aren’t actually a great many ways to see the country due to the distinct lack of a rail system. Of course there are buses that go almost anywhere but that’s a topic for another day.

There is another option though: cycling.

New Zealand and travelling by bicycle go hand in hand. So why not consider using a bicycle the next time you are fortunate enough to find yourself here.

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5 Camera Kit Essentials for Your Next Trip to New Zealand

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5 Camera Kit Essentials for Your Next Trip to New Zealand

Now that we’re allowed to head across the pond to visit our nearest and dearest neighbours, New Zealand, it’s time to reevaluate your travel photography kit to make sure you are ready to capture the best travel photos.

After all, New Zealand has some of the best landscapes in the world!

From the essentials, like the right camera and lenses, to the camera accessories, the expert photographers at Ted’s Cameras are taking us through what photography equipment to pack on your NZ holiday.

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How to Get to New Zealand: A Quick Guide

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How to Get to New Zealand: A Quick Guide

New Zealand (NZ) is in quite a unique position in the world. It is one of the most Southernmost countries that is fully inhabited, yet is almost completely isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, some 2,500 miles from it’s nearest neighbor (Australia).

Despite these odds, New Zealand is one of the most popular destinations for tourists the world over, with its enchanted landscapes, breathtaking beaches, incredible glaciers, and a rich and fascinating indigenous culture.

Whether it’s worthwhile to visit New Zealand isn’t a question. It is.

Obviously!

The main question is how to get there.

Given its unusual location and distance from more populous regions, arriving in the country seems trickier than it actually is. But this guide will show you that getting to New Zealand and is easier than many would imagine.

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Countries That Have Most Influenced Pop Culture

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Countries That Have Most Influenced Pop Culture

We often talk of the most powerful countries in the world in terms of their military, political or economic might, but some countries are powerful due to their influence over our daily lives.

Whether it’s an influence on food, fashion or entertainment, the following countries have a considerable hold on pop culture; they might not influence the world with their tankers or drones, but they do send cultural waves across the globe.

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