It's a brand new year, and to celebrate DestinatioNZ has a fantastic new design. It's the start of many great things to come this year - from new travel ideas and new inspirations to new Hot Travel Deals! This month I'm celebrating how great it is to be a Kiwi, by bringing you our first ever Kiwiana issue. New Zealand is more than barbecues, baches, beaches and buzzy bees, and I think this summer is the perfect time to get out there and discover what we love about this country. Go on, check out a place that you've never been to... and don't forget the L&P! www.aatravel.co.nz has plenty of great ideas to get you started.
Kristy Turton, AA Editor
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There's no doubt about it, we Kiwis love to camp! But if it's been a while since you ditched your home comforts in favour of torches and blow-up mattresses, then this summer is the perfect time to dust off the old tent!
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| New Zealand is the ultimate camping country, with thousands of secluded campgrounds to choose from. If the mere thought of a holiday without power makes you squeamish, fear not - most campgrounds throughout the country have fantastic facilities, including kitchens, bathrooms, TVs and even self-contained cabins. That said, there's nothing quite like getting back to basics and roughing it, with the things that are really important - your family and friends. Read more |
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| Check out our latest Hot Deals! |
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Make the Most of Your Time Together with Mainstay New Zealand Hotels
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Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand "Hot Breaks"
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Save $100 on your summer rental with Budget
Rent a car for 10 days or more and SAVE $100 Read More
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'Grand Night Out' Package for $245 at SKYCITY Grand Hotel, Auckland
Luxury Room, $75 dining voucher, valet parking Read More
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Golf and Accommodation Package at the Tranquil Kerikeri Homestead Motel, Kerikeri
From just $95 per person you can stay and play Read More
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FREE night for the family at Easter with Ann's Volcanic Rotorua Motel, Rotorua
Pay for 4 nights and get a FREE 5th double night Read More
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Summer Break Away at Tower Junction Motor Lodge, Christchurch
2 night stay with a 20% discount on accommodation Read More
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SKYCITY Hotel Supercar Show Package for $165, Auckland
Deluxe Room, Supercar Show tickets, valet parking Read More
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If you had never heard of Lake Alexandrina until right now, I guarantee that you're not alone! Dwarfed by its neighbour, the mighty Lake Tekapo, this smaller lake may be less well known, but it sure is big on beauty and is perfect for an off-the-beaten-track holiday experience.
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Photo © Daan Dehn
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| Lake Alexandrina lies in the Canterbury high country, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and tussock-covered hills. Nature lovers will be right at home - the area is a wildlife refuge and a haven for rare and endangered birds. Trout fishing ranks highly on the list of local activities, as does scenic walks and kayaking - great for a little bit of peace and quiet! Read more |
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New Zealand is lucky enough to have hundreds of beautiful beaches. From the pohutukawa-lined white-sand beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula to the thunderous black-sand beaches of the wild West Coast, every Kiwi has a favourite beach. But which beach is the best? Read more
01 New Chums Beach, Coromandel Peninsula
02 Kaiteriteri Beach and Abel Tasman National Park beaches, Nelson
03 Ocean Beach, Mount Maunganui
04 Wainui Beach, Gisborne
05 Sumner Beach, Christchurch
06 Bethells/Piha/Muriwai Beaches, Auckland
07 Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula
08 Caroline Bay, Timaru
09 Raglan Beaches
10 Ninety Mile Beach
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Imagine this: a hot summer day with not a cloud in the sky, a beautiful sandy beach, you and your friends sipping on chilled drinks and the smell of barbecued sausages and steak wafting through the air - there’s simply no better Kiwi summer experience than a barbie at the beach! Read more
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Book Accommodation Online
Choose from a great range of New Zealand accommodation options and book online securely with AA. It's easy to book and you'll receive instant confirmation.
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Summer Events
There are hundreds of events on this summer to keep us all entertained. Check out AA's comprehensive event listings at www.aatravel.co.nz.
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Driving Directions
AA's New Zealand online mapping website, AA Maps, will assist you in finding a place, business or landmark and can even give you directions to your destination.
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