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Camping in Canterbury

Camping in Canterbury

Camping in North Canterbury: Best Family Holiday Spots It’s that time of year again--barbecues, beaches, swimming and sun! October to February is the perfect time to take your family’s kiwi summer camping trip.  Here Are Our Top Camping Picks Around North Canterbury: ...

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Top 10 Free Activities in Christchurch & Canterbury

Top 10 Free Activities in Christchurch & Canterbury

Here are our Top 10 Free Activities in Christchurch & Canterbury 1. Margaret Mahy PlaygroundOpened in 2015, the Margaret Mahy Playground--named after one of New Zealand’s most popular children’s writers--is the largest playground in the southern hemisphere....

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Dreaming of a Warm Christmas?

Dreaming of a Warm Christmas?

5 Great reasons to take your Christmas vacation in New Zealand    Dreaming of a warm Christmas? Christmas season is one of the best times for travelling to New Zealand. It may seem a bit odd having a summer Christmas but there are a lot of upsides to enjoying...

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Planning your Gramping Trip

Planning your Gramping Trip

Planning Your Gramping Trip   Get the grandkids off their screens and give them an outdoor camping experience! Kids are not getting enough time outdoors and recently, a wave of grandparents have decided to do something about it. Gramping, skip-gen camping, or...

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Camping in the Tropical Upper North Island

Camping in the Tropical Upper North Island

The upper North Island of New Zealand is great for camping with its warm tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and unique natural features. If you want to really make the most of the summer school holidays, the upper North is the place to do it.  Here are some of our...

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