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Guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Then check out this guide to Southern Alps overland adventures in New Zealand, as you should spend a lot of time here. It has everything from towering peaks to lush rainforests, and is packed with activities. I can feel a road trip coming on! Guide to…

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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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10 of the best winter sports holiday destinations

It’s almost time. The clocks have gone back, the thick duvet is down from the attic and the heating is on… Soon boards, skis, snowshoes, thermals and goggles will be coming out to play. But what are the best winter sports holiday destinations? What makes a place good for winter sports?…

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Hamish McMaster interview: Rafting the world

This Hamish McMaster interview was originally published on Adventure Sports Holidays way back in April 2010. We just found it in our archives, sitting there unread and unloved since 2013. Having taken a peak we feel it is inspiring and informative, so we decided to let ‘Rafting the World’ loose on…

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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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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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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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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…