The road less explored is the one that leads to discoveries and realisations. It is the road used by wanderers, explorers and the ones seeking deeper and meaningful connections. The road less travelled isn’t a marked path that to be followed, written on a map or found somewhere on Instagram – it’s the road you make, and reinvent every day. The road less travelled is many things to many people, but to all it’s the road that leaves you changed.
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Kaikoura
There is somewhere special, where the mountains meet the ocean, where marine mammals and seabirds come out to play and where genuine encounters await. Dive in with Kaikoura Kayaks, a family business that prides itself on its sustainable practices. Getting you as close to the fur seals as possible without swimming. An epic sunset tour is available over summer and it is even better than it sounds. Albatross Encounter Kaikoura takes you to meet Nature’s most extraordinary seabirds close-up on New Zealand’s wild Kaikoura coastline. Stay a while, indulge in the generous nature of this place from your plate to the hills. The hills harbour mountain biking trails and walking trails that lead to stunning vistas. Crayfish is a staple and a must-try when visiting the region – the quaint seaside village is the perfect place to stroll and indulge with great dining and retail – stay at Bendamere Lodge B&B where you can wake up to stunning views all within a short stroll to towns.
Read more about Kaikoura | www.kaikoura.co.nz
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Hurunui
Over the Kaikoura hills, time slows down in Hurunui. Indulgence and wellness take on a whole other meaning. Hamner Springs village is that place where the rest of the world seems to fade away and taking time for oneself just makes sense. The mountain air, the forest and the mineral-rich waters of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa make it the ultimate place to unwind – there are 22 pools at a range of temperatures. Water abounds in Hurunui; rivers and lakes are your playground, and you can jetboat or raft along the Waiau River with Hanmer Springs Attractions. The North Canterbury Wine Region eventually beckons. Centred around the Waipara Valley, the region is rife with award-winning winery restaurants and a range of cellar doors that are best explored by using the walking and biking trail that connects several of the vineyards.
Read more about Hurunui | www.visithurunui.co.nz
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West Coast
Across the alps to the Coast where the sun seems to hang a bit longer in the sky. Where visitors and locals have an unspoken agreement to protect and keep enjoying this untamed part of Aotearoa. The great kiwi road trip starts on the Great Coast Highway to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Stay at The Punakaiki Resort is a stunning hideway in the Paparoa National Park. Paddleboarding, kayaking and caving can be enjoyed in the region. Head south, to Hokitika, rich with gold mining and Pounamu (jade) heritage, check out the West Coast Treetops Walk for a stunning view of the region. Further South, make yourself at home at the Rainforest Retreat, your treehouse in the pristine West Coast Rainforest, perfect to indulge in birdwatching tours, scenic flights and the most spectacular glacier experience outside of the Himalayas.
Read more about the West Coast | www.westcoast.co.nz
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The road awaits, and it starts in one of the world’s newest cities, Christchurch. With daily air connections from New Zealand and the World, the road less travelled might just be right in front of you… it links Ocean – Alps – Sea.
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