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5 top stops between Auckland & the Bay of Islands

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It’s not practical (or fun) to make the drive between Auckland and the Bay of Islands in one session.  The drive takes between three and four hours, depending on how much of a hurry you’re in. But in their haste, … Read More

Auckland, Bay of Islands, Goat Island, Hundertwasser, Kawakawa, Leigh, North Island, Orewa, Silverdale, State Highway 1, Warkworth, Whangarei

Best fish and chips in the North

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Northland and the Far North has some fine fish and chip shops, boasting national awards and international recognition for some. To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on many sources including which fryers have … Read More

Bay of Islands, best fish and chips, Doubtless Bay, Far North, fast food, fish and chips, Food, Mangonui, North Island, Northland, takeaway, Whangarei

12 top places to find good hotels in New Zealand

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Nelson is the best place to find good hotels in New Zealand, according to an analysis of 160,000 reviews by visitors using travel website Wotif. The city’s accommodation topped a list of New Zealand centres with a review score of … Read More

Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, hotels, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, North Island, Palmerston North, Rotorua, South Island, Tauranga, Wellington, Whangarei

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