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On Your Bike - Otago Rail Trail, New Zealand

The other day, friends from Sydney told me what they’re doing this summer. They’re sick of urban life; they want some wide open spaces. So, they’re flying to New Zealand to spend a week riding mountain bikes on a rail trail in Central Otago . Photo by... by Sally

Ice-cool in Naseby - New Zealand

Ever heard of Naseby ? Probably not, but if you’re keen on winter sports, make a note of the name. It’s a former gold-rush town (now a village) in that fabbest of New Zealand provinces, Central Otago. The heart of Naseby looks like a Victorian time-warp;... by Sally
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Queenstown Winter Festival

Look, I haven’t become obsessed with New Zealand. You have to believe me. It’s just that New Zealand has been dogging my blogging in a very persistent way. To be frank, I'm feeling miffed with the place. This could have something to do with discovering... by Sally

Dolphin and Whale Tales in New Zealand

My sister called recently with a heart-warming story about dolphins saving a group of lifesavers in New Zealand . Actually, this happened four years ago, but it had only just reached her ears. I’m not knocking her: it was news to me too, albeit rather... by Sally
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Shania Twain's Big South Island Walk

Excellent news for New Zealand -bound walkers – the serious and not-so-serious alike. You now have access to a track across Shania Twain’s very own, very beautiful high-country station in Central Otago, South Island. Shania owns a sizeable chunk of this... by Sally

Climbing Mount Ngauruhoe - Lord of the Rings Mount Doom

As every traveller knows, it’s easy to get carried away by new surroundings. This happened to me, big time, in New Zealand . My partner and I, both of us only the merest bit fit, decided to climb two mountains. One of them happened to be Mount Doom. Okay... by Sally

Uber-cool Across the Tasman

This deserves your attention ... Our little neighbour has topped a readers' poll of the world's most desirable travel destinations ... for the third year in a row! And before you ask, the survey wasn’t conducted in Christchurch. Its source was the UK... by Sally
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