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Northland
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Auckland
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Coromandel
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Waikato
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Rotorua
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Bay
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Eastland |
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Taranaki
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Lake
Taupo
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Hawke's
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Marlborough
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Lake
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Wairarapa
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Manawatu
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West
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Canterbury
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Dunedin-Coastal
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Wellington
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Queenstown
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Central
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Fiordland
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Southland
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 The
Wanganui,
Rangitikei,
Manawatu,
Horowhenua
and
Tararua
districts
are
bound
together
by
magnificent
rivers,
forested
ranges,
deep
gorges
and
long
stretches
of
wild
surf
beach.
There
is a
strong
emphasis
on
rural
lifestyle
in
this
region,
as
well
as
an
exciting
choice
of
outdoor
adventures. |
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Whether
you
explore
by
canoe,
kayak
or
jetboat,
the
Whanganui
River
is
endlessly
fascinating.
It's
the
longest
navigable
waterway
in
New
Zealand
-
stretching
290
kilometres
from
Mount
Tongariro
to
the
historic
city
of
Wanganui,
which
has
established
itself
as a
centre
of
excellence
for
the
fine
arts. |
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The
region's
other
city,
Palmerston
North,
provides
an
entertaining
mix
of
urban
fun
and
country
life.
Visitors
can
explore
luxury
retreats,
play
golf,
ride
horses,
hunt
for
antiques
and
visit
the
largest
stock
saleyards
in
the
southern
hemisphere.
For
those
who
want
a
hands-on
experience
of
rural
life,
the
farms
of
the
Rangitikei
district
are
known
for
their
hospitality.
Depending
on
the
season,
you
could
be
involved
with
milking
cows,
shearing
sheep
or
helping
to
care
for
baby
animals. |
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Horowhenua
is a
special
part
of
New
Zealand's
Nature
Coast,
featuring
rivers,
beaches,
lakes,
mountains,
parks
and
golf
courses.
From
the
quiet
calm
of
bushwalks
and
gardens,
to
the
exhilaration
of
rivers
and
sea,
through
to
history
and
culture,
the
region
has
something
for
everyone. |
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River
adventures
Every
river
has
its
specialities.
The
Whanganui
offers
canoe
and
kayak
safaris;
the
Rangitikei
provides
thrills
with
bungy
jumping
and
rafting;
the
Manawatu
has
jetboating
and
kayaking
in
the
gorge. |
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Mountains
and
valleys
The
Whanganui
National
Park's
rugged
valleys
provide
wonderful
outdoor
experiences
infused
with
a
rich
Maori
and
European
history
of
settlement.
In
the
Tararua
and
Ruahine
ranges,
hiking
trails
take
you
far
and
wide. |
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Farming
life
The
region
is a
major
agricultural
power,
leading
in
beef,
sheep
and
deer
production.
Farmstays
allow
visitors
to
experience
life
on a
New
Zealand
farm,
not
to
mention
some
excellent
country
cooking. |
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