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Graeme Smith General manager of Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough

What is one place you would take every visitor to New Zealand, and why?

Franz Josef. It has been hard hit in recent times, but is arguably one of the most understated and beautiful places in the country, surrounded by Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier, and the West Coast.

Walk to the glacier tongues, hike around Lake Matheson, and drop into the pub quiz at the local pub on a Tuesday. It’s also an amazing, friendly community.

What is your secret backyard favourite spot?

The O¯ rongorongo Valley at the end of Wainuiomata.

Growing up in Wainuiomata, my most special memory was camping in the valley at the bottom of Jacob’s Ladder. It reminds me of a time when things were simple, and the pace of life was much slower.

What is your favourite place for a pie/coffee?

The pie shop that used to be on the main road in Po¯ keno in the mid-1980s, because the pies were nothing short of exceptional, and I haven’t found a better one since.

The best coffee has to be at Toastie Picton on the town’s main street. It is new and outstanding, and it serves Allpress Coffee.

What is one spot at the top of your bucket list?

Mt Cook and The Catlins. I recently did a South Island tour and missed these two places, and have regretted it since. They are up there on the list of stuff I know I have to do one day.

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