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  • Food & Drink,  New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    Wellington Food Guide: 10 Delicious Must-Try Cheap Eats

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    Visiting Wellington on a budget but still want to sample its delicious delights? Look no further than this Wellington Food Guide! In this post, discover the 10 best places for must-try cheap eats. On my trip to Wellington, I was keen to try out lots of different eateries and I didn’t hold back! I discovered…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    12 Best Free Things To See & Do In Wellington

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    In this post, I will share with you the best fun and FREE things to see and do in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and is located at the very southern tip of the North Island. Despite being the capital of the country, many travellers to New Zealand do…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island

    9 FREE Places To See Glow Worms In The North Island

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    In this post, I will share with you the best places to see glow worms for free in the North Island of New Zealand. Like many of you, I wanted to see glow worms so badly after hearing about the Waitomo Caves (and if you don’t know what that is, check out this tour right…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island

    30 Amazing Waterfalls To Visit In The North Island, New Zealand

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    New Zealand’s North Island is a lush haven full of amazing waterfalls! But with so much choice, which of these natural beauties should you visit? Here is my rundown of the most interesting and spectacular waterfalls I have visited in New Zealand’s North Island. Writing this article has made me realise just how many waterfalls…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island

    18 Best Hot Pools & Springs In North Island, New Zealand

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    A visit to New Zealand’s North Island would not be complete without a dip in the beautiful hot pools and hot springs. Due to the North Island’s vibrant geothermal activity, there are many hot pools and natural hot springs to choose from. I’ve been lucky to bathe in hot pools and springs in both the…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island

    Forgotten World Highway: Best Left Forgotten? Your Complete Guide

    forgotten world highway remote road in dense bush new zealand

    Many New Zealand travel guides may tell you that the Forgotten World Highway is a ‘must do’ road trip, but is that really true? In this complete guide, I’ll share with you what the Forgotten World Highway is really like. Plus, if you do decide to do it, you’ll know what the best things to…

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