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![Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
![Canterbury's tourism operators say stop-start pandemic measures causing uncertainty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Canterbury's tourism operators say stop-start pandemic measures causing uncertainty
No tourism gains until self-isolation scrapped, operators say
![Canterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Canterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccination
Under the new Covid Framework, visitors will have to show their My Vaccine Pass to get in.
![Make southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Make southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in Canterbury
Plan now for a top-notch trip to Christchurch and Canterbury in the near future.
![Tried and tested travel itineraries for a flawless holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tried and tested travel itineraries for a flawless holiday
If you like the idea of a plan but you're not a planner these travel itineraries are ideal
![Large burn-off near Hanmer Springs under control after several hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Large burn-off near Hanmer Springs under control after several hours
Helicopters spotted by passersby filling up monsoon buckets in the Waiau River.
![Hanmer's unique-to-NZ, $2million thrill-ride in final review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hanmer's unique-to-NZ, $2million thrill-ride in final review
Zip-coaster to join New Zealand's pantheon of unique transportation.
![Hotel review: Hanmer's rare blend of comfort and history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hotel review: Hanmer's rare blend of comfort and history
Alpine luxury, with towering misty hills in the storied spa town.
![Hanmer Springs breaks the ice on month-long Winter festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hanmer Springs breaks the ice on month-long Winter festival
Swimming togs and winter woolens were in stark contrast at the inaugural Winter fest.
![Zipline rides planned for Conical Hill in Hanmer Springs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Zipline rides planned for Conical Hill in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has lodged resource consent for the new attraction.
![Epic adventures through the 'Trail Town'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Epic adventures through the 'Trail Town'
From deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs
![Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
![Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
![Escape to an aquatic wonderland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Escape to an aquatic wonderland
From relaxation and pampering to high-octane fun, the whole family will be in raptures.
![New Hanmer Springs water playground complete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
New Hanmer Springs water playground complete
The all-ages children's AquaPlay area features brightly coloured water slides and spouts.
![Hanmer's mothballed historic hotel may get new life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hanmer's mothballed historic hotel may get new life
CPG Hotels could be about to breathe new life into the historic Heritage Hotel.
![Big cat mystery: 'Very daunting' fresh sighting in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Big cat mystery: 'Very daunting' fresh sighting in Canterbury
Over the years there have been a number of reported sightings of big cats in Canterbury.
![Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
![Communities split over free school lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
![Canterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer Springs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Canterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer Springs
Firefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.
![Doomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Doomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'
Queenstown has long had rumours swirling about its doomsday escapers in boltholes.