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Take a boat cruise on the World
Heritage listed Milford Sound
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Production Manager Rachel Storey gives us
her insider tips on how best to explore the
exquisite Bay of Islands on the North Island.
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Jump the original AJ Hackett
bungy in Queenstown
Dolphin Spotting
Offered as a ME Time Optional
activity, this is an absolute must-do if
you love nature, animals, hanging
out on boats, or basically just want
one beautiful day to remember. What
do you get? Well, in a nutshell, a
catamaran, stopovers on gorgeous
untouched beaches where you can
wander to your hearts content, lots of
snorkelling ops and, oh yeah, the
chance to spot wild dolphins doing
their thing.
Sunset Perfection
Paihia is one of my favourite places
on the North Island. Brimming with
ancient stories and fascinating Maori
culture (this is, after all, where the
Treaty of Waitangi was signed), the
picturesque beauty of this place goes
into overdrive come sunset, when the
setting sun dances off the lighthouse
and illuminates the surrounding water.
Sitting on the beach eating fish ‘n’
chips, it’s a real pinch yourself
moment.
Visits to “Romantic Russell”
Romantic by name, romantic by
nature, Russell is a ferry ride from
Paihia and is a hustling little town full
of cute cafés, restaurants and art
galleries. Take a perch on the
waterfront at the Duke of
Marlborough Hotel, order a glass of
sauvignon blanc and the grilled New
Zealand calamari and just watch the
world go by.
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