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1. Milford Sound<\/strong>
Deep within Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound<\/em><\/a> one of the South Island\u2019s most famous natural treasures. Cruise across its pristine waters or slice through the stillness in a kayak \u2013 the unspoilt natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop for this soulful encounter.<\/p>\r\n

2. Queenstown<\/strong>
When visiting the adventure capital of Queenstown<\/a>,<\/em> take some time to\u00a0simply sit at the lakeside and watch the colours change on the breathtaking Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, creating one of the most beautiful and dramatic natural scenes in NZ.<\/p>\r\n

3. Redwood Forest, Rotorua<\/strong>
Located in Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets, Redwoods Forest<\/em><\/a>. This magical forest is home to some of the oldest trees, with the average lifespan of a Redwood tee is 600 years, however they can survive for over 2000 years.<\/p>\r\n

4. Fox Josef Glacier<\/strong>
An\u00a0enormous icy beauty,\u00a0embark on a scenic flight over Franz Josef glacier<\/em>,<\/a> for an unforgettable experience!<\/p>\r\n

5. Waitomo Caves
<\/strong>Under the green hills of Waitomo lies a labyrinth of caves, sinkholes and underground rivers. Witness\u00a0thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave ceiling on an exclusive five- star Eco Glowworm experience.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n

6. Lake Tekapo<\/strong>
Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve. The vibrant pink and purple Lupin blossoms turn the colours of turquoise Lake Tekapo<\/em><\/a> into a lush paradise.<\/p>\r\n

7. Motuarohia Island<\/strong>
Located 4 kms of Russel, Motuarohia Island<\/em><\/a> is a small island in the Bay of Islands.\u00a0 Not only does this island have a significant Maori history it offers tropical tranquillity including crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and stunning walking tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Milford SoundDeep within Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound one of the South Island\u2019s most famous natural treasures. Cruise across its pristine waters or slice through the stillness in a kayak \u2013 the unspoilt natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop for this soulful encounter. 2. 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