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As told to Elisabeth Easther, Mehdi Shariati is a Persian Tour Specialist.
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Elisabeth Easther checks into the Hotel Chatham, Rēkohu, Chatham Island
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Elisabeth Easther flies aboard Air Chathams flight 3C591 from Auckland to Rēkohu.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Craig Wilson of Quality Tourism Development.
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The islands of the Hauraki Gulf have a unique place in the heart of Elisabeth Easther.
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The general manager of Waimangu Volcanic Valley talks to Elisabeth Easther.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Turnaround Manager of the Interislander Ferry.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Guiding manager, Tiritiri Matangi Island.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Nadine Toe Toe of Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours, Murupara.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the chairwoman of Pirongia Tourism.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Angie London of Whakaipo Lodge.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the General Manager - NZ Coachlines at InterCity Group.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the executive chef of Hectors Restaurant at Heritage Auckland.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Janine Hall of Escape Haven.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to sea kayak guide Ciara Pickering.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of Tourism New Zealand.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Andrea Messenger of Plateau Lodge & Tongariro Crossing Shuttles
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of Auckland Seaplanes.
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Elisabeth Easter talks to Shona McLean of Laughing Fish Studio, Nelson.
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Elisabeth Easther meets the head tour manager of Haka Tours.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Lois Mulvihill of Bike It Now, Clyde.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the proprietor of Martinborough Hotel.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Ionie Felmingham, marketing manager for Europcar.
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Why would anyone want to live on Great Barrier Island? Elisabeth Easther finds out.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Agnes McGinty on Great Barrier Island.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to photographer and tour guide Richard Young.
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Travel writers and friends wax lyrical on why we love travelling close to home.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Charles Royal from Kinaki Wild Herbs, Traditional Māori Food Tours
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Discharging 'in charge' mode allows Elisabeth Easther to see the bigger picture.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Rosie Rogers of the Experience Collective.
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Elisabeth Easther meets the CEO of World Expeditions.
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Elisabeth Easther meets the president of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of the Kauri Museum, Matakohe.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Amy Hodgkinson from NZ Māori Tourism.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the Tour leader from Adventure South New Zealand.
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A beachy upbringing is a wonderful gift, writes Elisabeth Easther.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Shane McKay from Pelorus Eco Adventures New Zealand.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Doug Hudson, Fullers Group board member and former CEO.
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Elisabeth Easther thanks her lucky stars her holiday turned out first-rate.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Susanne Kiely of Pukekohe Travel.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Glenn Edney from Ocean Spirit.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Cally Johnstone of The Quince Boutique Bed & Breakfast.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to a Great Barrier resident whose work touches the sky.
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There is a host of activities alongside, in and on the Rangitikei.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Fiordland Discovery's wner-operator Kate Rollason.
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If you're looking for a fun weekend away, here are a few great options.
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Elisabeth Easther meets Operations Manager Donnelle Tamaiparea.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Graeme Ransom of Country Village Heaven Greytown Tours.
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Opononi's most famous inhabitant is no more but it still has plenty to appeal to visitors.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to travel writer and photographer James Heremaia.
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Ellie Hutchinson encounters adrenalin, exhaustion and good food near Thames.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Paul Shale of Roadtrippers and Campermate.
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When the time is right Te Puia provides a unique experience.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Koro Carman of Footprints Waipoua.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Jacqui Wilkinson of Adventure Capital.
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Phil Wyndham of Adventure South.
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Alpine beauty offers snow in winter and biking and walking tracks in summer.