Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Te Papa
The country's biggest and best museum is in Wellington - brilliant by any measure and a much-loved national
showcase of the history, culture and geography of NZ. (
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Puke Ariki
New Plymouth's snazzy waterfront museum is dappled with Maori, colonial and wildlife exhibits…and a
great cafe! (
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Rotorua Museum
Learn about Rotorua's volcanic and spa town history before exploring the art and culture of the local
Te Arawa Maori people at this excellent museum. (
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Tramping
Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway
A 53km Northland long-haul, which can be easily bitten off as a series of short, scenic
strolls. (
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Mt Taranaki short walks
You can loop around the mountain or bag the summit, but a couple of hours spent strolling on
its photogenic flanks is equally rewarding. (
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Hillary Trail
Invest an active four days tackling this very spectacular coastal trail named after 'Sir Ed'. There are good
campsites along the way and regular access to Auckland's West Coast surf beaches. (
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Strike out on what is reputedly NZ's best one-day walk, featuring spectacular alpine and
volcanic scenery. Spend a few extra days and incorporate interesting summit diversions up Mts Ngauruhoe and Tongari-
ro. (
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Pubs, Bars & Beer
Wellington craft-beer scene
Malthouse and Hashigo Zake are just two of around 20 craft-beer bars in the capital
(something to do with thirsty politicians?). (
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Hamilton
Hamilton's Hood and Victoria Sts offer up great pubs and bars and it's just a short hop to Good George in
Frankton. (
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Auckland
The country's biggest city is developing as a hoppy hub. Head to Galbraith's Alehouse, Hallertau or Brothers
Beer for Auckland microbrewed goodness. (
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Rotorua
The crafty team at Rotorua's Croucher Brewing Co create some of the country's best brews. Check them out at
their Brew bars in Rotorua (
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Foodie Experiences
Eating in Auckland
New restaurants, ethnic culinary enclaves and a growing food-truck scene all make Auckland New
Zealand's eating capital. (
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Bay of Plenty kiwifruit
Pick up a dozen fuzzy, ripe and delicious kiwifruit from roadside stalls for as little as $1-a-
dozen. (
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Wellington
Everyone accepts the nation's capital is a hotspot for craft beer and coffee, but classy fine dining, casual
cafes, and authentic ethnic eateries also line Wellington's streets. (
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