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Welcome to this special edition of DestinatioNZ! Shhh... we've been working with locals to discover the secrets of their regions, and we're ready to share them with you. There are hidden gems all over our country, but they aren't going to stay secret for long! Check out our Kiwi Secrets homepage, you might even find something new in your own backyard.

What's more, we're just getting started - there are plenty more of New Zealand's secrets about to be revealed. Meanwhile, keep a lookout for those remote walks, secluded picnic spots and tasty gourmet treats!

Kristy Turton, DestinatioNZ Editor
Kiwi Secrets

Jazz Steam Train   Surf the Best Breaks   Win a Weekend   World Famous Garden
Jazz Steam Train
In April, a classic steam train will tour Tauranga and its surrounds three times a day, with live jazz entertaining passengers while they enjoy fine wine and sumptuous food. Read more
 
Surf the Best Breaks
Gisborne's marvellous surf beaches have attracted surfers since the early 1960s. The coastline is affected by long swells coming from both the east and the south.
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Win a Weekend Away
You and a friend could soon have the opportunity to experience some of Hawke’s Bay's best-kept secrets. Enter the draw to win a weekend away for two.
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World-Famous Garden
Te Kainga Marire has transformed a patch of suburban New Plymouth into one of New Zealand's four Gardens of International Significance. Not to be missed. Read more

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Hot Travel Deal! Explore Mackenzie's Autumn Colours
Travel deals from $99! Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Experience the Best-Kept Secret in Auckland: Experience The Spencer on Byron Hotel
Exclusive discounts when you book with AA Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Grab a Maui for a Weekend
$249 for the weekend? Get out of town! Read More
Hot Travel Deal! The Perfect Gift - Hawke's Bay Wine Country Gift Voucher!
Voucher to discover local secrets Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Grab Great Deals in Colourful Queenstown this Autumn
Over 120 deals..... now's the time to visit! Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Stay in Luxury in the Heart of the Vines, Marlborough
$90pp, twin share, minimum two-night stay, March-April 09 Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Beautiful Rangitikei Farmstay Three-Night Getaway Package
Farmstay, meals & activities package for $375pp Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Crayfish Paradise in the Hokianga
Crayfish, bed & breakfast for two for just $220! Read More
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Brass Rubbing Trail   Manawatu Fly Fishing   Outdoor Adventure!   Marlborough's Secret
Brass Rubbing Trail
Collect your specially-produced passports and crayons from Wanganui's i-SITE and try brass rubbing. The passports provide information on 30 historic sites.
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Manawatu Fly Fishing
What better way to enjoy the autumn landscape than by hooking a trout in one of the 30 rivers and streams within a day's fishing of Palmerston North!
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Outdoor Adventure!
Have an adventure at one of New Zealand's best-kept secret outdoor places. Walk, tramp, swim or ride - however you choose to explore, just get outside and enjoy nature!
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Marlborough's Secret
We invite you to kick back and relax, get out and explore the secrets of Marlborough, or generally indulge yourself - you're going to love this stunning region!
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Kristy's Top 14

I sure know how to keep a secret… But not when it comes to New Zealand's undiscovered wonders! I couldn't even stop at 10 this time... Here are just some of my favourite things about this beautiful country that you may not have known:


Queen Charlotte Track 01 Taranaki's Te Kainga Marire
02 Whirinaki Forest Park, southeast of Rotorua
03 The Southern Scenic Route
04 Waitomo - nestled in the King Country
05 Queenstown's inspirational changing seasons
06 AA Maps
07 The Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
08 The Queen Charlotte Track
09 Heretaunga Plains in Hawke's Bay
10 Jazz Village, Tauranga
11 Budget Rental Cars
12 Rere Rock Slide, a drive from Gisborne
13 Walking interludes in Wanganui
14 AA Travel provides secure online booking


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Save with Budget   Queenstown's Colours   Secrets of Southland   Grab a Maui for the Weekend
Save with Budget
Rent for four days and save 25% (one day FREE with any rental of four days). Available for rentals between 01 April 2009 and 30 June 2009. Click on the link for more information.
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Queenstown's Colours
Autumn is the perfect time to soak up the atmosphere and rejuvenate in Queenstown's outdoor environment. Plan your trip now and grab great seasonal deals.
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Secrets of Southland
Discover the distinctive landscapes, local cuisine and abundant wildlife of Southland. No traffic jams, no queues - this is heartland New Zealand at its finest.
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Grab a Maui for the Weekend
Discover your own Kiwi Secrets with a Maui Motorhome Short Break. From $249 you can enjoy a couple of nights away and leave the city stress far behind. Read more

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Hot Travel Deal! Discover the History of Safari Lodge, Invercargill
Free two-course dinner for two people! Read More
AA Rewards Hot Travel Deal! Save $30 and get a Free Upgrade with Budget - Kiwi Secret Deal
Save $30 and get a free upgrade. Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Secret Getaway Package - Like No Other in Taranaki
Exclusive package only available on AA Hot Travel Deals! Read More
AA Rewards Hot Travel Deal! Save 25% on Four-Day Rentals with Budget - Kiwi Secret Deal
Save 25% on four-day rentals. Read More
Hot Travel Deal! City of Tauranga Jazz Steam Train
Special fares on Jazz Steam Train for AA Members Read More
Hot Travel Deal! A Lovely Night Away in Palmerston North
Enjoy a romantic weekend with us for just $170 Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Relax at Wainui Beach
Upmarket accommodation - $140 per night Read More
Hot Travel Deal! Sail the Bay and Receive a FREE Welcome Drink Onboard!
FREE welcome drink onboard 'On the Edge'! Read More
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Traffic Information   Book Accommodation Online   Discover Hot Travel Deals   Earn Quadruple AA Rewards Points
Traffic Information
Know before you go - check AA Maps for real-time traffic information, traffic cameras and notice of major incidents affecting state highways and your travel.
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Book Accommodation Online
Choose from an extensive range of New Zealand accommodation options online at www.aatravel.co.nz. It's secure, easy to use and...
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Discover Hot Travel Deals
With new deals being added daily, there's bound to be something that suits you. Search for a Hot Travel Deal by date, destination or even by what type of holiday you're after. Read more
 
Earn Quadruple AA Rewards Points
When you book with participating AA Rewards Travel Partners, your next holiday or trip away could be earning you Quadruple AA Rewards Points. Read more

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