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    • Best Known For Landscapes • Adventure Sports • Māori Culture • Hiking • Wine
    • Travel Styles Road trips • Adventure travel • Hiking • Wine tourism • Nature tourism
    • Main Seasons Summer / Autumn / Winter / Spring
    • Peak Travel Period December–February
    • Best Balance March–May and September–November
    • Transportation Rental car for scenic routes; domestic flights and ferry between islands

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