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West Coast NZ – Top 10 Regions in the world to visit for 2014 as rated by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet chose West Coast, New Zealand as one of the world’s Top 10 Regions in LONELY PLANET’S BEST IN TRAVEL 2014.

Those who think they’ve seen it all should prepare for some enlivening surprises, Lonely Planet says.

Here’s your chance to venture into untamed territory normally well beyond your limits, such as the icy faces of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, or beyond them into the midst of the Southern Alps on a scenic flight, the book says. Raft down the wild white waters of the Buller River, or kayak across New Zealand’s largest natural lagoon and up into narrow channels overhung with strange plants and enriched with birdlife. Charleston can offer you a slice of this so do have a look at our sites & on Facebook – Charleston Lodge & Charleston NZ


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