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Editor's Pick this Week
Karekare Falls - Karekare Beach
Whether this is your final destination, or a diversion- it’s a beautiful waterfall, and well worth a look. It won’t be the only waterfall you see either
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Why we get out of bed each morning.

Welcome to our guide on things to do in New Zealand in your down-time: the New Zealand that glossy brochures may allude to, but otherwise skim over.

Whether you're from out of town, a local who wants to explore new horizons in your own backyard, or a fresh-faced visitor wanting some honest advice, the Plan My Play team is here to help.  We're locals.  We do that kind of stuff.
Let's face it.  Life's short, and New Zealand is extremely beautiful.  Don't waste a moment.  Throw yourself into a weekend adventure at any chance you have, and drag your friends and family with you.  With fun things to do now at your fingertips, get off the sofa and get some fresh air.

We've written up more than 2000 activity suggestions packed with user-friendly advice and no. 8 wire know-how for out of town travellers and locals alike.

Julie Crean | Editor

If you have an hour to kill, a weekend to plan, or a road trip to orchestrate, or just want to find the best places to visit in New Zealand, you've come to the right place.

If you have energy to burn, head straight for EXPLORE. From cave exploring to sand surfing, free native bush walks to go-karting, this is the place to start.  THRILL offers more adrenalin based activities.

Don’t let the weather stop you having a great time. RAINY DAYS will head you directly to all sorts of options – no excuses now.  Or, if you just want to do something at a slower pace, check out CHILL options.

Cool activities don’t have to cost the earth. FREE PLAY ideas don’t have to cost a cent. Get motivated and try something new, from top surf beaches and picnic spots, to "must see" destinations.  CHILDS PLAY offers plenty of family fun activities, especially with the under 10s in mind.

If you want to search for something specific, try simple key words in the KEYWORD SEARCH box.  It's not Google, so keep the search simple at first (avoid long phrases)!

Who's Talking about us?

TV1's Good Morning Show highly rated us as a great website, NZ Herald has published articles on our recommendations, and Push Play recommends us for all weather activity options.