You voted. We listened. Summer's top-rated experiences revealed
The votes are in. Kiwis have nominated their top summer to-dos and here are the finalists.
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'Significant delays': Holiday traffic snarled, SH1 closed, deaths add to road toll
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Best of Summer: Your chance to vote for classic Kiwi favourites in our nationwide campaign
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Holiday traffic: Congestion building as police urge motorists to put safety first
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Over the beach? Try these family-friendly mountain walks
Bored of the beach? Stretch your legs with these family-friendly hikes.
Screens, down: Five ways to get the family outside this summer
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Adults Only: Best child-free retreats for ultimate relaxation
Call the babysitter and prepare for a properly peaceful summer escape.
Grown-up getaways: Where to holiday without the kids
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Motu magic: Unusual island getaways on our doorstep
NZ has many gorgeous islands for easy overnight getaways, and not just Waiheke.
Gorgeous glamping spots for ultimate relaxation
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Treat yourself: Six luxury lodges and hotels for 2022 indulgence
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Travel inspiration for 2022 in South America and the Pacific
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Great heights: Why glamping is out, and luxury treehouses are the next big thing
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Tekapo pic upends Northern Lights Photo of the Year awards
Of the 25 shortlisted photos only two were from the Southern Hemisphere.
DoC asks campers to assess own risks this summer
DoC are expecting a bumper summer with almost 60,000 campers across the network.
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Easy walks that don't take all day, welcome to Golden Bay
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10 tips to get your car 'roadtrip ready' this summer
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Delayed Tourism Awards come at perfect time for Rotorua
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Raro, ready to go: Travel deals for the Cooks restart
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Unvaccinated holiday park guests may not be able to use all facilities
'The only way to make sure that's not an issue is to go out and get vaccinated.'
Fiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special mission
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Holiday Parks tell guests to get vaxxed to protect summer plans
With under two months until Christmas, vaccines and clarity are on parks' wish list.
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