Outdoor activities in North Island holidays, courses & experiences

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Where can I ski in summer? 10 countries with southern hemisphere skiing

As the ski resorts across the Northern Hemisphere close you may have asked yourself where can I ski in summer? The answer is to chase the winter down south. With that in mind here are 10 countries with Southern Hemisphere skiing and snowboarding options. Where can I ski in summer? While…

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Heli biking in New Zealand: The best MTB adventure ever?

Looking for the best MTB adventure ever? Of course you are! And so am I… Up for consideration for this prestigious accolade is heli biking in New Zealand. Why go mountain biking in New Zealand? Few destinations compete with New Zealand in terms of beauty and variety of it’s wilderness. With…

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Best adventure honeymoon: Mixing excitement, luxury and romance

Some might say adventurous honeymoons are something of an oxymoron. But we frown upon those who don’t believe, as the best adventure honeymoon can be the perfect mix of excitement, luxury and romance. Taking it easy isn’t every couples idea of romance. As the world of adventure sport expands, so increasing numbers of newlyweds…

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NZ trekking holidays: 11 best treks in New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its stunning beauty, adventure activities and vast untouched but accessible wilderness. So it is no surprise that NZ trekking holidays are very popular. But with hundreds of marked and well maintained routes to choose from what are the best treks in New Zealand? NZ trekking holidays Anyone with an…

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Haka Tours Discount: 5% off multi activity adventures in NZ

Few places in the world are as beautiful or as adventurous as New Zealand. Loved by backpackers and thrill seekers alike multi activity adventures in NZ combine travelling with excitement. Of course it helps that the stunning scenery is pictur… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it…

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Haka Tours Discount: 5% off overlanding in New Zealand

Few places in the world are as beautiful or as epic as New Zealand. Loved by backpackers and holiday makers alike, our scenery is so stunning it will leave you breathless, friendly locals will make you feel at home, and we have more adventure activit… Sorry but only AWE365 Club…

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Haka MTB Tours discount: 5% off mountain biking in New Zealand

New Zealand is known as one of the world’s best places for mountain biking. We showcase a range of riding from flowing single-track MTB parks and epic all-day adventures, to jaw-dropping downhills and night rides, we have something for all you avid m… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

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Guide to New Zealand overland trips & best NZ adventure sports

Beautiful, adventurous and easy to get around puts New Zealand on most peoples must-visit list. So we’ve pulled together this guide to New Zealand overland trips to help you make the most your visit. We’ve also included the best NZ adventure sports you should try. Why go on New Zealand overland trips?…

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Adventures with kids: 11 best family adventure holidays

Adventures with kids. There’s nothing quite like it. From camel trekking to conservation work and skiing to safari there are so many options. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the 11 best family adventure holidays to give you some ideas. Adventures with kids The primary idea of adventure trips is to get everyone…

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12 best NZ ski resorts for New Zealand snowboarding holidays

As spring moves into summer and the ski resorts across the northern hemisphere close, New Zealand snowboarding holidays are gearing up for their season to begin. With around 28 ski areas to choose from, what are the 12 best NZ ski resorts? So if the northern hemisphere summer glacier skiing, dry…

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Guide to New Zealand trekking holidays

New Zealand has some of the best trekking in the world, typically it is very well marked and maintained meaning you won’t need to beat your own path across middle earth like Frodo. Have a read of this brief guide to New Zealand trekking holidays to find out why you…

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Guide to planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand

Sculpted by volcanic and glacial activity New Zealand is one of the most spectacular countries in the world, and one of the easiest, safest and most rewarding to travel around. But for those planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand there is just one main problem – where to start? This…

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Twenty of the best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide

Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…

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The five best day rafting trips in New Zealand

New Zealand is a new country in every way. It’s land form is created by tectonic and volcanic forces that keep pushing up the mountain chains of its two major islands. Beautiful mountains and a lot of rainfall produce some of the earth’s highest quality technical white water rivers, making…

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Shredding the Best Mountain Biking Trails in NZ

So you’ve conquered Europe’s bike parks, and everything Stateside has shut down for the ski season. All you want to do is shred, but the hills are alive with the sound of piste-bashers. If you’re in need of some serious R&R, (ride and recuperation) but all your mates are out hunting…

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Fish Far North discount: 20% off fishing in New Zealand

Our company specialises in organising fishing tours for small or very large groups. All tours are tailor made to meet the brief supplied. Peter, your guide is a New Zealand born resident that knows the country like the back of his hand. Peter … Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view…

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Best New Zealand biking holidays: Combine cycling and adventure

There’s no better way of really ‘seeing’ a country than on two wheels, and when that country happens to be New Zealand, you are in for a treat. Bikes let you reach and experience parts of this country that planes, trains and automobiles can’t. The best New Zealand biking holidays…

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A guide to the best overland adventures in New Zealand

With its confirmed status as one of the adventure capitals of the world, New Zealand is in many ways the perfect overland destination. To experience the best overland adventures in New Zealand requires a carefully managed tour that combines the stunning landscapes and cultural experiences with the opportunity to sample…

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A guide to the best New Zealand trekking tours

‘Unique’ is overused in the world of travel but if there’s one country that truly deserves the title, then it’s New Zealand. With everything from golden beaches and forests to glaciers and snow-capped mountains, the variety and magnitude of the landscapes in New Zealand is awe-inspiring. In our opinion the best New…

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Haka Tours: Overland holidays in New Zealand

Looking to experience the very best from Kiwi culture? Do you relish the idea of spontaneous exploration with small groups of like-minded people and demand more from an overland tour than just a bus pass? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions then overland holidays in New…

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Whareama Coastal Walk

A visit to New Zealand features on many people’s ‘bucket list’, and given the incredible natural beauty of the country it’s not hard to see why. The Whareama Coastal Walk is a breath-taking walk around a section of the North Island’s East coast, providing a perfect example of just how…

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North Island overland holidays & tours

The North Island is more populated than the South Island of New Zealand however a North Island Overland holiday will still find you in plenty of remote locations in the great outdoors. From the bustle (by NZ standards!) of Auckland to the beautiful beaches of the Coromandel and Bay of…

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Ocean Safari: The Big Game Beneath the Waves

Once upon a time the word ‘safari’ could only mean an overland trip – usually in an off-road vehicle – to see wild animals dwelling on terra firma. However, nowadays the definition has expanded. An ocean safari gives you rare access to some of the most exotic flora and fauna…

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Guide to Whareama trekking holidays

A Whareama trekking holiday will find you enjoying the unspoilt beauty of the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. There are both multi day treks and day walks available in the area and many quaint cottages you can stay in if you do not wish to camp. Sorry but we…

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New Zealand to host sailing events

New Zealand might be hosting the Rugby World Cup later this year, but sailing – its other national pastime – is being celebrated with a few events of its own for good measure. People who have a keen interest in sailing events might be interested to discover that the NZ…