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Cloudy Bay
Globally coveted sauvignon blanc, bubbly and pinot noir, plus Jacks Raw Bar (December through April) for shucked oysters and clams. Decadent.
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Connells Bay
A pricey but excellent private sculpture park featuring a stellar roster of NZ artists. Admission is by way of a two-hour guided tour; book ahead.
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Pioneer Womens Memorial
At the top of the Bridle Path, overlooking Lyttelton, this stone shelter commemorates the courage and hard work of the regions pioneering lady folk.
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Rainbow’s End
Its a bit dull by international standards but Rainbows End has enough rides (including a corkscrew roller coaster) to keep the kids happy all day.
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Alberton
A classic colonial mansion (1863), Alberton featured as a backdrop for some scenes in The Piano . Its a 1km walk from Mt Albert train station.
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Church of Sts Peter & Paul
The village’s pretty Catholic church dates from 1881 and has an interesting tabernacle painting (a copy of one in Bohemia), stained glass and statues.
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Okahu Estate Winery
Just south of town, off the road to Ahipara, Kaitaias only winery offers free tastings and sells local produce, including the famous Kaitaia Fire chilli sauce.
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Oamaru Public Gardens
Opened in 1876, these beautiful gardens are a lovely place to chill out on a hot day, with expansive lawns, waterways, bridges and a children’s playground.
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Cleopatra’s Pool
A short detour off the Abel Tasman Coast Track between Torrent Bay and Anchorage is Cleopatras Pool: a beautiful natural rock pool and moss-lined slide.
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Classic Flyers NZ
Out near the airport, Classic Flyers NZ is an interesting aviation museum (biplanes, retired US Airforce jets, helicopters etc) with a buzzy on-site cafe.
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Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
Like a giant sundial, Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana is a large modern sculpture in the shape of a tauihu (canoe prow) that celebrates early Māori explorers.
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Opapake Pa
Near Waitomo Adventures a steep 20-minute walk leads through bush then along farmland to the abandoned Opapake Pa, where terraces and kumara pits are visible.
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Kaikoura Museum
This provincial museum displays historical photographs, Māori and colonial artefacts, a huge sperm-whale jaw and the fossilised remains of a plesiosaur.
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Zealandia Sculpture Garden
On the way to Mahurangi West you’ll pass Zealandia Sculpture Garden, where the work of Terry Stringer is showcased within impressive architecture and grounds.
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Russell Museum
This small, modern museum has a well-presented Māori section, a large 1:5-scale model of Captain Cook’s Endeavour , and a 10-minute video on the town’s history.
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Rose Garden
The Rose Garden has 2500 bushes and 51 varieties with fabulously fruity names like Lady Gay and Sexy Rexy. The roses usually bloom from November to May.
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Rakiura Museum
Historic photographs are stars of this small museum focused on local natural and human history, and featuring Māori artifacts, whaling gear and household items.
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Te Kuititanga
Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro is a beautiful pavilion of etched-glass, tukutuku (woven flax panels) and wooden carvings that celebrates the town’s history.
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Point Sheep Shearing Show
The 30-minute Point Sheep Shearing Show at the Point B&B is fun and educational. You can feed a ram, and lambs between September and February. Classic NZ!
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Jagosi Jade
Aden Hoglund carves traditional and modern Māori pieces from local stone; will make to order. For opening times, ring ahead or look for the roadside open sign.
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