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Tag: south island
First year at Otago? Student Advice I wish I’d known
Like anything in life, university has ups and downs: one minute you’re basking in the sun on clocktower lawn; the next, you’ve been woken up at 3am by somebody throwing up on your car outside. When I think back on my undergrad years, it was good fun, but I did make some ill-informed decisions. Here,…
My scariest vanlife story: don’t make these mistakes
Vanlife can be the best and worst of times. Here’s one of the worst. Learn from my mistakes from my true, scariest vanlife experience…
The magic Maniatoto: your guide to 4 awesome places
With its awesome ranges and wide open spaces, a visit to the Maniatoto is rarely forgotten. Here we’ll explore the best things see and do…
How to travel the South Island without a car: All you need to know
Open spaces, mountains, remote townships, and hidden valleys… Travelling around the South Island without a car can be daunting, but luckily there plenty of ways to explore…
Can you guess the inspiration for these 9 weird NZ place names?
What’s in a name? Here are some of the meanings behind the most strange and funny NZ place names from the South Island…
Sandflies in New Zealand: the Milford menace and what you can do about them
Sandflies have a habit of haunting New Zealand’s scenic hotspots. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid and cope with these pesky insects.
10 amazing experiences in Dunedin/Ōtepoti that you cannot miss
Imagine a city where you can go from a brewery tour to the World’s steepest street within an hour? Or from New Zealand’s only castle to watching the rarest penguin? Here are the experiences in Dunedin that you cannot miss!
Picton to Invercargill: a quick travel guide to the South Island
Here’s a helpful overview of the ‘must-dos’ when travelling from Picton to Invercargill via State Highway 1.
The Hilarious New Zealand Moa Hoax
During the 1950s, New Zealand was consumed by a ‘moa hoax’ that started in Kumara, a small town on the West Coast. It will go down in history as one of New Zealand’s finest.
Town slogans of the South Island, New Zealand
Here are the slogans and mottos for some of the towns, cities and settlements across the South Island of New Zealand.
11 Awesome Things To Do in Picton
Best things to do in Picton, New Zealand. Walks – hikes – family friendly – tours – cruises – wildlife – museums
Top things to do in the Catlins, New Zealand
Between Dunedin and Invercargill lies a land of sweeping coasts and podocarp forests ringing with waterfalls and bird calls. Here are some of the top natural attractions of the Catlins.
Best things to do in Middlemarch, Otago
Between Queenstown and Dunedin lies a land of awesome skies and country hospitality. Here are some of the top activities and attractions near Middlemarch.
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