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Refresh and recharge your batteries in the youngest country on earth. Right now it's easier than ever to re-invigorate your senses.

It's no secret that New Zealand has scenery on a continental scale. Much like the different adventures found at every turn. The fresh air and relative peace make outdoor conditions ideal to rejuvenate and invigorate body and mind.

Our national parks, all 14 of them, are laced with hiking trails. You can wander for a day or several, staying in purpose-built huts. From the waterfalls and ancient forests of Fiordland to the active volcanic terrain of Tongariro, every park is distinctly different.

If you love the freedom of the mountains, the Southern Alps will have you awestruck. Alpine treks, canyoning, lake cruises and jet boating each provide a different approach to mountain appreciation.

Adventure is a very individual thing. Some people like to go screaming beyond their comfort zone on the end of a bungy cord; others prefer the long, slow type of thrill, such as a multi-day hiking expedition.

In Northland you can go big game fishing and dune surfing; underground adventures such as black water rafting, rappelling or simply marveling at glow worms can be experienced in the Waitomo Caves; and Westland is where you can hike on a huge glacier that creeps down into the forest.

Kiwi ingenuity is the source of several crazy experiences that will take you to a whole new level of fun. There's fly-by-wire, zorbing, canyon-swinging and dam dropping, to name a few. If you're not sure what they entail, just dig a little further into this website.

So what are you waiting for? Go to www.newzealand.com and start planning your New Zealand holiday today.

RSVP has a singles trip to New Zealand coming up in October/November. Find out more about our New Zealand singles holiday.

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