Grab your hiking shoes and head to the park! Park Vacations are the best way to experience nature, whether you are choosing to make a day or a week out of this inspiring experience. Kids will love to find little creatures and rocks as you hike along. To get a more relaxing experience, take a picnic lunch and a blanket and spend the day soaking in the sun. For a park experience like no other, head to a famous national park that is known for its unique geological features and be sure to bring a camera. ...read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Sara and Kent
Abel Tasman National Park
A fantastic national park, Abel Tasman offers travelers scenic beaches, great weather and plenty of activities to partake in. Camping, kayaking, sailing and diving are all possible here, though you might just enjoy relaxing on the beach for a few hours. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Kyle & DanTongariro National Park
This volcanic mountain complex is a great place for nature-loving adventure travelers. The park contains 3 active volcanos and 2 major skifields, as well as lakes and plateaus, so there are plenty of activities available. There are also interesting Maor... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Veenendaal s JourneyRotorua
This northern New Zealand city is well known as a spa resort, with natural geysers and hot mud pools for visitors to relax in. Volcanic islands allow for more outdoor attractions, as well as hiking, biking and rafting opportunities. There are also parks... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler James and NaomiAuckland
Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand and its largest city. Almost entirely surrounded by water, and covered with volcanic hills, the city has a spectacular harbor and infinite possibilities. Wherever the visitor may be at any given moment, there is th... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jodie_PodieQueenstown
This southern New Zealand town is known as a ski resort and winter getaway. Skiing, hiking and boating are favorite activities, while wine-tasting and cultural food sampling are another attraction for outside travelers. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler IvyWellington
The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is a wonderful destination for the adventure traveler. This is the place where a classic fantasy series came to life, and it's no surprise why - rolling hills, spectacular beaches and soaring mountains all exi... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler CornéNelson
Receiving the most sunshine in New Zealand, Nelson has the irresistible blend of natural beauty and fabulous laid-back culture. Located at the northwest corner of the country’s South Island, Nelson boasts a varied landscape with the mountainous Southe... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler jayfeldmanChristchurch
This popular southern New Zealand city is a great destination for tourists looking for simple English-style charm. Take a boat across Avon Banks, explore the Cathedral Square, check out the wooden villas in Akaroa, or try skiing on mount Hutt. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler NicolleFranz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef is a massive flowing glacier which captivates travelers year-round. The area is a world heritage site, with Fox Glacier nearby and resort-style acoomidation available. Nature-loving tourists can see the glaciers by hiking, climbing, via heli... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler NicolleWanaka
Wanaka is becoming a burgeoning tourist destination for its myriad outdoor adventure opportunities and its shear beauty and charm. Gateway to Aspiring National Park, home of beautiful Lake Wanaka, and host to four alpine ski resorts, Wanaka is one of th... read more »
Top Five Park Trip Blogs
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A Thermal Wonderland | Mar 08 07'
"You know those cartoons where the miser finally opens his wallet to pay for something and moths fly out, think Mark on this holiday."
Rotorua Lake is practically unusable. According to the literature 50 years ago this lake was crystal clear and a paradise for birds and peopl... Continue reading »
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Windy Wellington | Dec 13 06'
"The windy city lives up to its name!"
Thursday 14 December 2006 – We arrived at our hotel to find that it was being renovated and we were initially disappointed. That is until we saw ou... Continue reading »
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New Zealand - (mostly) The North Island | Jan 30 07'
"'It's a good job the sheep aren't violent otherwise we'd all be in trouble'"
Well, I'm pleased to report that we did get to see some whales on our trip in Kaikoura. Braving the sea sickness warnings and increasing swell, we... Continue reading »
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Karaoke Chronicles (South Island) | Jan 31 07'
"you ain’t seen coastal folk, till you been to the west coast of the south island"
Ah yes, just when you thought that perhaps Tim and I had better things to do other than spend our days at the internet café writing blog entries we... Continue reading »
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The Wettest Walk on Earth | Jan 30 07'
Well. This was another long walk. And reading through the brochure exentually I came to understand that we'd get rained on. Average of 2 days out o... Continue reading »
New Zealand Travel Experiences
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Taranaki
Today we are in Hawera, in Taranaki, spending a couple of nights with Evan’s friend Andy. We had a lovely bbq last night, braving the win... Continue reading »
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The "West Coast" of the South Island
Getting on the Magic Bus Monday morning was a real pleasure! We like the town of Nelson and enjoyed our sta... Continue reading »
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NZ South Island
We are having a wonderful time here in NZ with Pauline and Tony, but we are having a terrible time finding computer time - we are all tal... Continue reading »
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New Zealand
Hey guys! We made it safe and sound :) Rachel and I have just been touring Auckland these past couple days, getting grounded, wal... Continue reading »
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Great Barrier Island
We travelled to Great Barrier Island on Jan 2 2008 on the Fullers Fast Cat which took approx 2 hours. The sailing was mostly smooth... Continue reading »
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