Pounamu | A Precious Gift
Many visitors to New Zealand seek out a crafted pounamu pendant to take home as a souvenir. Also known as New Zealand Jade or Greenstone, pounamu is taonga (treasure) to Māori.
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Southern Regions | Marlborough
Temperate in climate, the Marlborough District is a fabulous destination all year round.
Read ArticleA Million Dollar Campsite For $13 Per Night!
DOC’s 12 Mile Delta Campsite near Queenstown offers an incredible opportunity to relax in some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Read ArticleTai Tapu Sculpture Garden - Annual Autumn Exhibition
Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden is an evolving sculpture garden and native regeneration project. Visit our March exhibition to enjoy a relaxing and inspiring hour or two in the country, just 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch's CBD. Family friendly event.
Read ArticleGet Outdoors Week | 15 – 22 February 2019
Southproud.co.nz gladly lends our support to the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council and partners to raise awareness and participation in GO Week 2019.
Read ArticleExplore Gore!
A couple of decades ago Gore was perceived as a ‘drive through’ bogan village where young chaps cruised the main street in old cars that were hardly roadworthy. The antics of yesteryear have been well and truly put to bed. Those same young men are now depicted in images of affluent rural folk wearing perfect dinner jackets and gumboots. Standing now is a welcoming, refined & culturally rich hub extending a welcoming hand to all who visit.
Read ArticleBest Natural Insect Repellent | Beat The Bugs!
There are some places in New Zealand where you can't avoid pesky, annoying insects. Here's a natural recipe to keep the blighters at bay!
Read ArticleFunky Fritters | Summer BBQ
Often forgotten, the Sweet Corn Fritter is a fantastic way to feed your friends & family while on holiday.
Read ArticleSouth Island | Sizzling Summer Hotspots
Summer brings long balmy evenings, BBQ dinners & the quintessential Kiwi camping trip. Check out these great spots for camping, excellent activity options, and sizzling summer fun!
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