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Abel Tasman National Park
New Zealand’s smallest national park is also its most popular thanks to incredibly special scenery, including water the color of the Caribbean Sea. The park can only be accessed by boat, helicopter or on foot – the 51 kilometer (32...
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Kaikoura Sealife
The whaling capital of Kaikoura, on the South Island’s east coast, has been called the “Serengeti of the South Pacific” due to the range of animals that can be seen here, from Albatross to sperm whale. A stunningly scenic, 2.5-hour...
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Marlborough Winery Tour
Oenophiles grumble that there is no place really nice to stay in Marlborough, one of New Zealand’s flagship wine regions (they are the largest exporter of Sauvignon Blanc in the world). And indeed the central town of Blenheim is as...
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Upper Moutere
This tiny community in the Tasman region, a short drive from Edenhouse, is home to artisans and craftspeople who open their homes, studios and farms to visitors. Not to be missed is Neudorf Vineyard, which produces an acclaimed Pinot Noir,...
New Zealand - South Island

Abel Tasman National Park
From whale watching around Kaikoura and winery visits in Marlborough to beach time around Nelson and kayaking in a National Park, South Island has a seemingly impossible array of activities for outdoor enthusiasts.