From countryside destinations to natural attractions, there is so much to explore beyond gateway cities. Here is a collection of some epic day trips you can take.

Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay on a budget: best things to do

Three people sitting on the lawn in front of Dunedin Railway Station on a sunny day. Image credit: Dunedin NZ
Dunedin

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Panoramic view of Queenstown, New Zealand, with Lake Wakatipu in the foreground and snow-covered mountains in the background.
Queenstown

Queenstown on a budget: the best things to do

Aerial view of Wellington city at twilight.
Wellington

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Queenstown

Taking the crown: best things to do in Queenstown

Longtail boats on the white-sand beach at Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket

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Tanah Lot temple and coastline with crashing waves, Bali, Indonesia.
Bali

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