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TranzAlpine Crossing Waimakariri River Bridge FEATURE

Unique places to stay on the TranzAlpine route

We’ve hand-picked a stack of unique places to stay in New Zealand – from Christchurch, all the way to the West Coast.

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Destinations Christchurch TranzAlpine Coastal Pacific Punting on the Avon RH3200

Christchurch with the kids

The garden city has a bounty of fun on offer for children of all ages — even the big kid in you. So if you’re looking for things to do in New Zealand or some school holiday ideas, we’ve put together our top five family fun activities in Christchurch!

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Journey to the 'Garden City'

It’s often said that a day or two isn’t enough to discover this South Island wonder, so we think it’s worth making your stay here slightly longer. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Christchurch.

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Arthurs Pass Station TranzAlpine Feature

Is the TranzAlpine the journey of a lifetime?

Hear from real New Zealanders on their journey across the backbone of Aotearoa from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Tasman sea in the West

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