New Zealand vs The World

November 2013

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November 2013

Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain - but how does it compare to Everest? Photo: Mark Watson
We often dream of climbing the great summits of the world. But for most of us, work, money and commitments stop us from reaching those lofty heights. Luckily, New Zealand has a host of summits that could have been separated at birth form their overseas relatives If you’re anything like me you’ll often look in […]
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