New Zealand South Island Penguins

New Zealand might not have particularly exotic wild mammals, but we do have wild penguins breeding on our shores. On our driving tour of the South Island, we saw dozens of wild penguins up close and for free. You can view wild penguins without going to Antarctica using a host of resources that highlight New Zealand penguins.

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Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula

The views, the cheese and the harbor full of wildlife are all worthy reasons to make a detour to Akaroa from Christchurch if you want to relax for a few extra days.

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Ten New Zealand Travel Tips

Ten things everyone learns pretty quickly during a trip to New Zealand that you really should know before you get here

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Coromandel: Auckland’s Easy Getaway

Points of interest in Auckland’s equivalent of Half Moon Bay

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Choosing New Zealand

Factors we considered when deciding where to migrate.

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