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Hi,
This is it, the last official month of summer! Don't let the sunny season slip on by without a send-off - February is the perfect time for a holiday.
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The kids are back at school and most of us are back at work, which means fewer crowds at your favourite holiday spots and your pick of accommodation options. Plus, February is usually our hottest month of the year.
Speaking of which, I've got the perfect solution for dealing with the hot and sticky weather - take the plunge! Cool yourself down at one of our impressive marine reserves or lakes, and make sure you explore the treasures of our varied coastline while you're at it.
Go on, check out our Hot Travel Deals for some inspiration and make the most of summer before we start the descent into the cooler months.
Kristy Turton, Editor, GO-SEE-DISCOVER
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WIN TICKETS TO WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) for an exhilarating weekend of rhythms, sights and sounds in the lush surroundings of the TSB Bowl of Brooklands from 12-14 March 2010.
ENTER HERE TO GO IN THE DRAW!
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Get to know your sea legs on an ocean safari. After all, few pleasures surpass being out on the water on a gorgeous summer day enjoying the aquatic wonderland that practically sits on our doorstep.
Being the island nation that New Zealand is, there's really no excuse for not bidding dry land farewell this summer! Read More
Photo: © Danielle Caddy
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Lakes; we've got 'em in abundance. Often overlooked in favour of the typical Kiwi beach holiday, lakes are picture-perfect spots ideal for a family camping trip or for some well-deserved R&R.
One thing's for sure, sparkling, crystal-clear lakes surrounded by spectacular scenery definitely make for an idyllic holiday. Discover one of these beauties this summer!
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Photo: Lake Tekapo © Simon Rouse
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With everything from rocks shaped like food and mysterious caves to secluded beaches and even ancient fossils, our wondrous coastline has a myriad of treasures just waiting to be explored.
This list is just the tip of the iceberg - with over 15,000 kilometres of coastline surrounding New Zealand, there are literally thousands of gems to get out there and discover. What are you waiting for? Vote for YOUR Top 10!
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The Top 10 in no particular order:
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Bay of Plenty islands
Pancake Rocks, West Coast
Lake Wainamu, Bethells Beach
Wharariki Beach, Golden Bay
New Chums Beach, Coromandel
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Kaikoura Peninsula, Canterbury
Hole in the Rock, Northland
Curio Bay, Southland
Doubtful Sound, Fiordland
Cape Palliser, Wairarapa
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Want to 'Take the Plunge' this summer? Enter the draw to win our awesome prize pack, which includes the world's smallest and lightest waterproof digital camera, and become the ultimate underwater explorer!
ENTER TO GO IN THE DRAW!
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Discover a place that is truly unspoiled, left untouched for you and I to explore and enjoy - head to a marine reserve.
All marine life here is completely protected, so we can experience a part of our coastline that is left just as nature intended it. Plus, without hungry humans trying to catch them for dinner, the fish have nothing to fear. They won't hesitate in checking you out - but don't take my word for it, get your snorkel on and see for yourself! Discover!
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Photo:© Destination Northland
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