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Torrent Bay In Abel Tasman
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7 Of The Best Camping Spots Around Nelson

Camping and summer is like wine and cheese—you can’t have one without the other. With all of its lakes, beaches and walks, the top of the south is spoilt for choice when it comes to serene camping spots to park up for a night or two under the stars. 
A woman peers into a blue crevasse in the mountains at Fox Glacier, one of the best things to do on the west coast.
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New Zealand’s Wild West Coast | 5 Adventures You Need To Tick Off

From raw and rocky coastlines to stunning lake and alpine ranges (did someone say Southern Alps?) and some of the world’s most accessible glaciers, we can’t help but fall in love with what the west coast is putting out. But if you still need a little convincing that west is best, we’ve put together a list of five must dos that will be sure to make up your mind. 
Three people sit on horseback in  stunning Glenorchy
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Explore Your Own Backyard With The South Island’s Best Tourist Attractions

COVID-19 may have meant goodbye to this year's Euro-trip, but it's now the perfect time for us to explore our beautiful country without the 3.5 million-plus tourists that visit each year. We've put together a list of well-known (and a few more secret) spots around the South Island you need to check out now that tourist numbers are down—and the best part is, a lot of these places are free.