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Guilty By Confection, Dunedin
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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Akaroa Seal Safari, Akaroa
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 10 attractions in Akaroa
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 9 attractions in Hokitika
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, Dunedin
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
Attraction type: Garden
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Signal Hill, Dunedin
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
Attraction type: Lookout
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Lake Rotorua, Nelson
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 8 attractions in Nelson

The largest of a dozen lakes formed by volcanic activity, this clear, calm lake offers cruises, kayaking and sailing, as well as great trout fishing.

Attraction type: Lake
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Hokitika Craft Gallery Co-op, Hokitika
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 9 attractions in Hokitika
Attraction type: Art gallery
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The Gold Room, Hokitika
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 9 attractions in Hokitika
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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Trent's Estate Vineyard, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 153 attractions in Christchurch

You can taste a 1950s favorite, coffee and chicory, at this rustic restaurant housed in a 125-year-old brick building which was originally a chicory-drying kiln. Fine wine grown on the estate and good food are the hallmark of this charming site.

Attraction type: Winery
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Rossendale Wines, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #49 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Winery
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Southern Encounter, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 153 attractions in Christchurch

This aquarium is a great a place in which to explore the diversity of New Zealand marine life.

Attraction type: Aquarium
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Marlborough Vineyards, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Winery
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Brayshaw Historic Museum Park, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #52 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: History museum; Museum complex
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Picton Sound, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Marina; Waterway; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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Twizel, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Historic village
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White Heron Sanctuary, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Morworth Estate Vineyard, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #56 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Winery
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Abberley Gardens, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Garden
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Addington Cemetry, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 153 attractions in Christchurch
Attraction type: Cemetery
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