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Del Gorton

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4 May 2019

I’d been told the West Coast Wilderness Trail was something really special by a few people who had biked it. But being a mountain biker, it had sounded a bit too tame. Recently I rode it as part of a ride along many of the cycle trails around New Zealand. Turned out the West Coast Wilderness Trail was my favourite of all the trails. It had it all: stunning scenery, a relaxing fun ride, and importantly, well-spaced distances between cafes.

Del Gorton

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4 May 2019

New Zealand National Parks – South Island

Kirsten Thorp

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25 October 2015

Famous world-over for its untouched natural environment, it’s no surprise 10 out of 14 New Zealand national parks are found in the South Island. This is kiwi wilderness at its best; we’ve been obsessed with the hiking trails, lakes, mountains and beaches of the New Zealand National Parks – South Island for as long as we can remember. Below, we review what we think are their finest features – warning – after reading this, you may want to explore all of them.

Kirsten Thorp

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25 October 2015

New Zealand National Parks North Island

Suzie Thorp

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24 September 2015

With over 18,000 square miles of diverse natural wonderland protected in our national parks, New Zealand’s best-kept secrets are well taken care of for all to enjoy. Wondering which ones to visit on your New Zealand self drive vacation? Here’s an overview of each of New Zealand National Parks – North Island to help you decide which ones appeal the most.

Suzie Thorp

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24 September 2015

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