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Finding old coal mining carts at Brunner Mine, West Coast, Canterbury, New Zealand I Backyard Travel Family

How to visit a coal mine for free: Brunner Mine Site, West Coast

Brunner Mine Site, Greymouth: The perfect FREE Road Trip Stop A free historical site to explore, right on the main road with no detours? We

Nathan from Backyard Travel Family sits on a rock with the Hokitika Gorge Walk swingbridge in behind. The azure blue/green waters are glistening in the sunlight

Explore the Crazy Blue Waters of the Hokitika Gorge, West Coast, New Zealand

Hokitika Gorge Walk, West Coast updated March 2023 The stunning turquoise waters and epic swing bridge is what drove us to visit the Hokitika Gorge.

The Seal Colony is a great rest stop, just north of Kaikoura between Christchurch and Picton. Stop for a break and some free family fun

Best places to see Wildlife in the South Island, New Zealand

Where to see animals in the wild in the South Island (and in sanctuaries) New Zealand is so lucky to have such beautiful and diverse

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