16 Reasons to Visit NZ in 2016
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16 Reasons to Visit NZ in 2016
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1. Get a kick out of watching rugby
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2. Get festive at Auckland City Limits
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3. Have a taste of Christchurch’s burgeoning hospitality scene
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4. Go mountain biking in Rotorua
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5. Stay at a remarkable new luxury lodge
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6. Get close to local wildlife at Wellington Zoo
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7. Celebrate 30 years of cutting-edge culture
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8. Cruise into an Art Deco paradise
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9. Cycle the West Coast’s newest trail
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10. Run a marathon in a natural wonderland
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11. Taste some of New Zealand’s craft beers
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12. Visit Peter Jackson’s Great Trench Experience
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13. Challenge yourself at Lake Taupo
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14. Wine and dine on Waiheke Island
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15. Go stargazing in the world’s clearest skies
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16. Visit New Zealand’s first museum of contemporary art
New Zealand might not be very big, but it is a land of dramatic contrasts. There are striking shorelines and majestic peaks where, if you plan your trip right, you can ski on snow and surf in the ocean all in the same day. It’s also a nation where the inhabitants are dedicated to sport, art, culture, history and the great outdoors.
From winter to summer, spring to autumn there’s always plenty going on so to help plan your visit in 2016 here you’ll find a handful of popular pursuits, some ancient and heavenly – like the Tekapo night sky where visitors reach for the stars – and others like the inaugural Hawkes Bay Marathon where participants will have their feet planted firmly on the ground. Whether you want to pedal or peruse, cheer or clap, there’s sure to be an activity, event or location in New Zealand for you.