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<p>Adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is probably the top location for most tourists visiting New Zealand. I’m not really an adrenaline junkie and I’m terrified of heights, so that ruled out a lot of activities as far as I was concerned. But I knew I had to at least check out Queenstown during my summer trip around the South Island. I opted to spend New Year’s Eve and Day here, partly since I knew there would be fireworks and celebrations. And because, like I did with Christmas in Wānaka the week before, I had days off work for the…</p> </div>
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<p>Lake Tekapo (or Takapō in Te Reo Maōri) is the name of both a town and a lake in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island. Situated beneath the Southern Alps, both lie tucked in the Mackenzie Basin, surrounded by…</p> </div>
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<p>After exploring the wonders of Uluru and the Red Centre, I was off to discover more of Australia’s natural wonders this week. I headed to Cairns, the start or end point of most people’s East Coast road trips between here,…</p> </div>
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<p>Along with the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) has to be one of the most iconic sights in Australia. One of those places I’ve seen photos of forever! It’s not the easiest…</p> </div>
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<p>I planned my Australia trip so long ago now that I can’t even remember how I learned about some of the places I decided to visit (besides the obvious ones like Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef). Somewhere along the…</p> </div>
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