It’s likely you’ve done parts of the Alpine Pacific Touring Route (APT) without even realising it– but we bet you haven’t seen all of its hidden gems.
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Get out and about and explore some of the fantastic walks in South Canterbury this summer. We’ve picked 4 great walks with something to suit all abilities.
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We have always loved some of the incredible places in our backyard here in Canterbury. This month we rediscover the charms of Kaikoura.
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Bonjour de la France! By special request of the Essence team I am writing about the circumstances Covid-19 has inflicted upon us as residents of Europe and the experience here in France.
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When Canterbury resident Jane Morris set off to guide a trek following in Shackleton's footsteps, she didn't expect to end up quarantined on a ship and swept up in a global pandemic.
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Bonjour à nos anciens amis de North Canterbury. Hello to our old friends in North Canterbury. It has now been over four years since I sold my Woodend accountancy practice and we moved to our new home in France.
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Forget the typical weekday commute, for Rangiora local, Anna Frost, Tuesdays are all about adventure. This busy mum of two always finds time to discover the natural beauty of North Canterbury…
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Former essence girl, Erin Holland keeps us up-to-date with her overseas adventures and fabulous photography…
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