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Clos Henri Vineyard
French winemaking meets Marlborough terroir with très bien results. A beautifully restored local country church houses the cellar door.
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Waiheke Community Art Gallery
This interesting little gallery showcases the work of local artists. Its worth dropping by just to scour the gift shop for treasures.
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Village Arts
Excellent local gallery in a restored heritage building with ever-changing exhibitions from artists living all around the Hokianga Harbour.
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Vines Village
A conveniently located hub for bike hire, boutique shopping, wine tasting (Whitehaven) and cafe meals with a pretty vines outlook.
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Sentinel Rock
This is a short and steady 20-minute-return walk to the top of Sentinel Rock, from where there are impressive views of the glacier valley.
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Old French Cemetery
The first consecrated burial ground in Canterbury, this hillside cemetery makes for a poignant wander. Follow the trail off Rue Brittan.
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Chard Farm
The most picturesque of the Gibbston wineries, Chard Farm is reached by a precipitous 2km road starting almost opposite the Kawarau Bridge.
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Stone House
At Harrold Bay, 2.5km southwest of Oban, is a simple stone house built by Lewis Acker around 1835, one of New Zealand’s oldest buildings.
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Auntsfield Estate
Quality handcrafted wines from this historic and picturesque vineyard at the foot of the hills. Tours available by arrangement ($20).
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Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art & History
Hushed and refined, this small-but-splendid museum hosts an impressive program of exhibitions and events (and has a busy cafe and a shop).
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Pania of the Reef
Bronze statue of the sea-dwelling Pania, with her dubious boobs. Panias tale is long and heartbreaking (ask a local to regale you).
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Haythornthwaite Wines
Sustainable, hands-on winery producing complex drops including cherry-like pinot noir and gorgeous gewürztraminer. Theres a cafe next door.
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Vintners Drop
Housed in Kurows old post office, Vintners Drop acts as a tasting room for Ostler Vineyards, along with other small local producers.
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Huria Marae
Huria Marae is on a nondescript suburban street, but has sensational carvings both inside and out. Call to organise permission to visit.
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Achilles Point lookout
A great vantage point for gazing over Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. Traditional Māori carvings honour important historical chiefs.
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Aramoana Hill
From Aramoana Hill, near the southern end of the Whanganui River Rd, there’s a terrific view: peaks, paddocks, poplars and the curling river.
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Hokitika Craft Gallery
The towns best one-stop shop, this co-op showcases a wide range of local work, including pounamu , jewellery, textiles, ceramics and woodwork.
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North Otago Museum
Behind its classical facade, the North Otago Museum has exhibits on Māori and Pākehā history, local writer Janet Frame, architecture and geology.
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Koriniti Marae
Unless theres a marae function happening, you can wander around Koriniti Marae, between the Whanganui River Rd and the river (look for the signs).
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Hundertwasser HQ
This pop-up information centre is dedicated to raising awareness (and funds) for the establishment of a Hundertwasser Arts Centre in Whangarei.
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