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Taieri Gorge Railway Tour – A Guest’s Perspective
If your looking for things to do in Dunedin NZ then the Taieri Gorge Railway should be high on your list. Here at Back to Nature Tours, we like to build a relationship with you before, during and after your experience – so if you enjoy blogging why not be a guest on ours? Here’s
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What To Expect During Spring And Summer In New Zealand
In all truth, you can visit NZ anytime of the year and have a pretty special time, however most of our visitors arrive during the Spring and Summer months so what should you expect during these seasons? During spring, the rivers are full of snow melt and lambs are popping out all over the
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8 Things to Eat or Drink in Dunedin
If there is one thing that you need to try in New Zealand it’s our Seafood. The fish that swim around our islands are some of the tastiest in the world. These recommendations are based on the Best Fish Guide, a sustainably caught seafood guide created by Forest and Bird. Sadly, some of the best
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Tipping in New Zealand -Not Required!
Recently, our Tourism Minister Paula Bennett went public with her support for tipping, something that has never been part of New Zealand culture. Shortly after receiving a wee bit of criticism she tweeted, ‘Ok not everyone likes tipping. I’m not suggesting it’s compulsory, or replaces wages, or that we tip a %. It’s a meaningful
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Your Ship Has Cancelled a Port of Call – Don’t Panic!
Picture the scenario. You’ve been planning a cruise to New Zealand for over a year. All your hotels, flights and shore excursions were booked months in advance. Your meticulous planning makes everything go smoothly. Pre-tour excursions in Melbourne were amazing and boarding was hassle-free. The cabin is perfect and the hospitality onboard is unbelievable. Well-wishers
