Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum
Nelson's WOW remains as popular as ever, with the added (though
incongruous) bonus of a classic cars display out the back. (
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Eastern Southland Gallery
A real surprise in sleepy Gore, a town more known for moonshine whiskey, country music
and trout fishing, this erudite establishment features works by iconic NZ artists Ralph Hotere and Rita Angus. (
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Tramping
Milford Track
Justifiably famous, Milford is our pick of the 'Great Walks': 53.5km of gorgeous fiords, sounds, peaks
and raindrops. Good luck dealing with the challenging Mackinnon Pass and a few pesky sandflies. (
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Routeburn Track
Those with plenty of 'Great Walk' kilometres in their boots rate the Routeburn as the best of the
bunch. (
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Banks Peninsula Track
The peninsula's rolling hills and picturesque bays might not look like the eroded remains of
twin volcanoes. Geology lesson, anyone? (
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Lake Angelus Track
Yes, the zigzag up Pinchgut Track is a bit of a rude awakening, but the views along Mt Robert
Ridge last all day. (
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Pubs, Bars & Beer
Nelson Craft Beer
Home of NZ hops, Nelson boasts a craft-beer trail featuring a host of breweries and legendary inns.
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Christchurch
Craft-beer hubs such as Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn and The Brewery present the absolute best of Kiwi
brews from around the country. (
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Dunedin
There are plenty of great bars to keep you off the streets in NZ's best university town. (
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Queenstown
Kick back after a day of mountain biking, bungy jumping or skiing with a few not-so-quiet ones in the re-
sort town's happening bars. (
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Invercargill Brewery
This workhorse not only produces its own range but also brews on behalf of some of NZ's best
small producers. (
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Foodie Experiences
Central Otago wineries
Eye-popping Central Otago scenery combined with the best of NZ food and wine. Don't miss
excellent restaurants in nearby Queenstown and Arrowtown. (
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Central Otago orchards
Drift by the orchards around Alexandra, Cromwell and Roxburgh in February and March for
juicy stone fruit. Apricots, peaches, plums and nectarines - anything goes. (
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Wildfoods Festival (Hokitika)
You're a big baby, Bear Grylls - eating insects can be fun - especially washed down
with Monteith's beers. (
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Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
Swing by this fabulous outdoor fish shack for some whitebait, mussels, paua or crayfish,
cooked hot and fresh. (
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