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    10 Beautiful Natural Wonders To See In New Zealand Before You Die

    ‘THE POETRY OF EARTH IS NEVER DEAD’ – JOHN KEATS ⇷☓⇸ With so many natural wonders around the world its hard to pin point just one. However if you find yourself landing in New Zealand then there are no limits to the amount of beauty and adventures to be had in this amazing country. Here are my top 10 jaw dropping delights to remind the world how incredible New Zealand really is: 1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing This has to be one of the best day walks in the entire world!  With its brightly-coloured, natural, emerald lakes, vast volcanic landscapes and lava flows, this crossing makes for a magnificent walking adventure.…

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    Visiting Karekare Falls, New Zealand

    AN IDEAL WAY TO SPEND A DAY OUT OF AUCKLAND ⇷☓⇸ Karekare Falls is located in the western part of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, near Karekare village – the filming location for ‘The Piano’. With its beautiful scenery and easy access, it is a must see activity for any travel bug.   An easy walking trail leads to the waterfalls lookout. It takes 5 minutes to reach the falls. You will find beautiful cascades at the beginning of the track. The walk is quite easy; unfortunately, it has some stairs at the beginning so not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. But even if you have one, the view from the start of…