During any vacation, day trip or weekend getaway, add a trip to a nature, history, science or art museum for an experience like none other. Always inspiring, museums offer insight into different cultures, points of view, and periods of history. Often free for children, or adults on certain days, museums provide a quick escape on cold, rainy or hot days. Check with the museum for prices and discounts - they may even provide you with the times of days to visit in order to avoid the crowd.
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photo by Real Traveler Mike & JackieWellington
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 Sonic PodAuckland
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 TimGChristchurch
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 Mrs P s TravelsRotorua
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 Travelling FamilyNapier
Find highlights on things to do and see in Napier shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Napier across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler C-TeamNorth Island
New Zealand’s North Island is one of the two main islands of the country and home to two important cities: Wellington, the capital city, and Auckland, the largest. It is 113,729 square km in area and about 76% of the New Zealand’s population dwells ther... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler The Newell PostQueenstown
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 Gary&CathyNelson
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 BruhaWanganui
On the West Coast of the North Island, Wanganui offers heritage walks through this oldest settlement by Europeans in New Zealand. Travelers can experience the Durie Hill Elevator, one of two earthbound elevators in the world. The Wanganui River flows th... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Ben & LornaDunedin
Situated on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. It is New Zealand's oldest city and its art galle... read more »
Top Five Art & Museum Trip Blogs
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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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the rest of the north | Sep 10 06'
hello hello!!As i have gotten a bit behind on my blog writing i have decided to do one entry for the North Island and one for the South. So after a... Continue reading »
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New Zealand - Wellington | Nov 14 06'
"Bye Bye Buckinghams"
Waving a fond farewell to Top 10 Taupo we headed for the vineyards of Masterton and Martinbrough and looked forward to a couple more days of R&... Continue reading »
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The Other Windy City | Mar 03 07'
"The one hour tour is worth the time and money (it's free)"
The next stop was in a suburb of Wellington called Plimmerton. Plimmerton was originally set up as a resort town meant to be a getaway for the weal... Continue reading »
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Time to wwoof! | Mar 05 06'
"What is wwoofing?...."
There is so much to see and do in Wellington that we could only sample it in one day before we started our first wwoofing job, we then kept on re... Continue reading »
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West Coast
Once you reach the western side the vegetation changes completely, arid rolling landscape gives way to lush dense forest. The mountains a... Continue reading »
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New Zealand - South Island
New Zealand has got to be one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The scenery is indescribable...and will take your breath away!... 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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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: Campervan - Taupo/New Plymouth
After staying the night in Auckland we were picked up from the Hostel by 'Explore More' who we were hiring a campervan off for the next 3... Continue reading »
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