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Picton & Blenheim
Let your passion for food and wine lure you to Marlborough. Enjoy the good life on this exquisitely pretty plain framed by mountains.
Nelson & Abel Tasman
With three National Parks and a community that loves to create, Nelson is a highly gifted region with a sunny climate.
Kaikoura
Picturesque between the mountains and Pacific Ocean, Kaikoura’s special talent is marine mammal encounters – whales, fur seals and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters.
Christchurch
A captivating world of mountains, rivers and coastal plains. Picture perfect parks and gardens - also known as the most ‘English’ city outside of England.
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
People are few and the landscapes are wild. Follow in the footsteps of pounamu hunters, gold prospectors and explorers as you travel along the West Coast to visit Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
West Coast
Famed as New Zealand ’s pioneer heartland, the West Coast is a vast and rugged region characterized by dramatic landscapes and rich human history.
Wanaka
A love of the mountains and outdoor adventure brings you to Wanaka. Each season brings a new picture.
Queenstown
So much beauty, so many opportunities for adventure. Queenstown’s fabled alpine scenery is absolutely for real.
Central Otago
Experience the true solitude of Central Otago and get close to nature in an inspiring and timeless land.  First time visitors are silenced and energized by the tumble of mountain, river, rock and tussock.
Milford and Doubtful Sounds
A landscape carved by glaciers. Remote, stupendous, almost supernatural. You’ll think you’ve arrived at the ends of the earth.
Dunedin
Both charming and wild, Dunedin is also New Zealand’s oldest city. Come for the history, the scenery and the wildlife encounters.
Stewart Island
The wild south awaits, with rare animal encounters, fantastic birdwatching and a special brand of hospitality. Enjoy space and serenity under Southlands wide skies.
 
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