How about....
- Camping in the back yard, local holiday park or Department of Conservation campground. (A change of scene but still close enough to get supplies and feed the cat.)
- Take a picnic to a local park or reserve. Google maps is good for finding new ones close by. Or meet Kev the Wandering Kiwi and other outdoor delights in the Wellington Region.
- Cool down or avoid the rain at the local pool.
- Free summer concerts and events.
Try event websites like eventfinder.co.nz (nationwide) or wotzon.com (Wellington) or the local council. Here are Wellington, Hutt City, Porirua, Auckland, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill for starters. - Get into the bush for a short walk, a more serious tramp and stay in a DOC hut or check out part of the new Te Araroa New Zealand pathway.
- Ditch the car and take the train, cable car, gondola or mini train at the park (if you are lucky enough to have one).
January 26th 2012 is Wellington's $2 day or there is a Day Rover Ticket for other days. Or, explore Auckland with the Discovery Pass. - The local library may have activities and storytime for younger children. As well as cheap magazines and DVDs.
- Try a museum or art gallery. There are the big ones in Auckland and Wellington. Interesting regional ones like those in New Plymouth, Porirua and Masterton. And hidden gems in small towns like my favourite in Waipawa.
- Feed the ducks.
- Finish off with fish and chips at the beach. (The seagulls will thank you for it!)
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