The hectares of palm groves invite casual strolling, numerous comfortable and cushioned cafes are perfect for chilling and meeting fellow travellers, and dozens of clear springs practically beg for you to dip your toes.

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Gorges and karst plateaux feature 700 caves, hundreds of sinkholes, a 9-km-long thermal-water maze under a town and more than 1, 600 clear-water springs.

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Having taken 24 hours out to go whale watching and sit in a sulphury hot thermal bath in Hanmer Springs, it's clear that Lions fans are here to see some of the extraordinary countryside as much as the rugby.

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