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    map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
    map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());

    map.setCenter(new GLatLng(-41.261291, 172.573242), 6);
    
	var hikingIcon = new GIcon(G_DEFAULT_ICON);
	hikingIcon.image = "http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/hiking.png";
	hikingIcon.iconSize = new GSize(32, 37);
	                
	moMangatiniFalls = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moMangatiniFalls.title = "Day Walk: Mangatini Falls, West Coast";
	var mangatiniFallsMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-41.609747, 171.88134), moMangatiniFalls);
    map.addOverlay(mangatiniFallsMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(mangatiniFallsMarker, "click", function() {
	    mangatiniFallsMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/west-coast-waterfall-mangatini-falls.htm">West Coast waterfall: Mangatini Falls</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/west-coast-waterfall-mangatini-falls.htm" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/mangatini-falls-westcoast-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Picture of hikers at Mangatini Falls, West Coast, New Zealand" title="Picture of hikers at Mangatini Falls, West Coast, New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a></div><p>Mangatini Falls is a huge and beautiful waterfall in the Ngakawau Gorge on the West Coast of New Zealand. You can find it by following the Charming Creek Walkway. Learn what to expect and how to get to this gorgeous waterfall.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/west-coast-waterfall-mangatini-falls.htm">West Coast waterfall: Mangatini Falls</a></em></p>');
	  });

	moMountRoy = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moMountRoy.title = "Day Walk: Mount Roy track, Wanaka";
	var mountRoyMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-44.67317, 169.071779), moMountRoy);
    map.addOverlay(mountRoyMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(mountRoyMarker, "click", function() {
	    mountRoyMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/mount-roy-track-wanaka-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark">Mount Roy track, Wanaka, New Zealand</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/mount-roy-track-wanaka-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Mount Roy track, Wanaka, New Zealand" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/mt-aspiring-mount-roy-walk-wanaka-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Scenic view of Mount Aspiring as seen from the Mount Roy track in Wanaka New Zealand" title="Scenic view of Mount Aspiring as seen from the Mount Roy track in Wanaka New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a></div><p>Mount Roy track in Wanaka New Zealand is a strenuous hike up a mountain that offers spectacular scenic views over Lake Wanaka and of Mount Aspiring. Learn what to expect, how to get to this scenic Wanaka walk, and see a video of the views you will get from this trail.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/mount-roy-track-wanaka-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Mount Roy track, Wanaka, New Zealand">Mount Roy track, Wanaka, New Zealand</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

	moMataiFalls = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moMataiFalls.title = "Day Walk: Matai Falls, Catlins";
	var mataiFallsMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-46.503059670098175, 169.4894313812256), moMataiFalls);
    map.addOverlay(mataiFallsMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(mataiFallsMarker, "click", function() {
	    mataiFallsMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/matai-falls-catlins-new-zealand-waterfall-walk.htm" rel="bookmark">Matai Falls Catlins New Zealand waterfall</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/matai-falls-catlins-new-zealand-waterfall-walk.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Matai Falls Catlins New Zealand waterfall" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/matai-falls-catlins-otago-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Matai Falls surrounded by dense green forest in the Catlins on coastal Otago in New Zealand" title="Matai Falls surrounded by dense green forest in the Catlins on coastal Otago in New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a></div><p>Matai Falls in the Catlins New Zealand is a beautiful waterfall surrounded by green foliage and moss in a forest. Learn what to expect, how to get to this waterfall walk, and see a short video of Matai Falls.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/matai-falls-catlins-new-zealand-waterfall-walk.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Matai Falls Catlins New Zealand waterfall">Matai Falls Catlins New Zealand waterfall</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

	moLakeDispute = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moLakeDispute.title = "Day Walk: Lake Dispute, Queenstown";
	var lakeDisputeMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-45.054583,168.545594), moLakeDispute);
    map.addOverlay(lakeDisputeMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(lakeDisputeMarker, "click", function() {
	    lakeDisputeMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-dispute-track-queenstown-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark">Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy &#8211; Queenstown road, New Zealand</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-dispute-track-queenstown-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy &#8211; Queenstown road, New Zealand" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/lake-dispute-track-walkway-queenstown-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy - Queenstown road, New Zealand" title="Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy - Queenstown road, New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a><p>The Lake Dispute track near Queenstown New Zealand is an initially steep hike up to a high country lake, which offers a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment. Learn what to expect, how to get to Lake Dispute, and see a video of experiencing the walk and spending time at the lake.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-dispute-track-queenstown-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy &#8211; Queenstown road, New Zealand">Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy &#8211; Queenstown road, New Zealand</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

	moWindTurbine = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moWindTurbine.title = "Day Walk: Brooklyn Wind Turbine, Wellington";
	var windTurbineMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-41.310868, 174.745236), moWindTurbine);
    map.addOverlay(windTurbineMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(windTurbineMarker, "click", function() {
	    windTurbineMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/wellington-city-lookout-walk-brooklyn-wind-turbine.htm" rel="bookmark">Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/wellington-city-lookout-walk-brooklyn-wind-turbine.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/brooklyn-wind-turbine-wellington-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine" title="Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a><p>The Brooklyn wind turbine walk in Wellington New Zealand is a walk that can be easily accessed from Wellington City center. It offers a scenic lookout over Wellington City and its surroundings. Learn what to expect, how to get to the wind turbine, and see a video of experiencing the walk.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/wellington-city-lookout-walk-brooklyn-wind-turbine.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine" class="left">Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

	moBobsCove = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moBobsCove.title = "Day Walk: Bobs Cove Track near Queenstown";
	var bobsCoveMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-45.070187,168.508419), moBobsCove);
    map.addOverlay(bobsCoveMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(bobsCoveMarker, "click", function() {
	    bobsCoveMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/bobs-cove-track-queenstown-nz.htm">Bobs Cove Track near Queenstown</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/bobs-cove-track-queenstown-nz.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Bobs Cove Track near Queenstown" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/bobs-cove-track-queenstown-new-zealand.jpg"	alt="Bobs Cove Track Queenstown New Zealand" title="Bobs Cove Track Queenstown New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a><p>The Bobs Cove Track near Queenstown is a pleasant nature walk through a forest and around a cove up to an excellent lookout where you can see much of Lake Wakatipu all the way to the Remarkables. Learn how to get to this walk and what to expect.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/bobs-cove-track-queenstown-nz.htm" rel="bookmark">Bobs Cove Track near Queenstown</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

	moBenmore = { icon:hikingIcon };
	moBenmore.title = "Day Walk: Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand";
	var benmoreMarker = new GMarker(new GLatLng(-44.560906, 170.19747), moBenmore);
    map.addOverlay(benmoreMarker);
    GEvent.addListener(benmoreMarker, "click", function() {
	    benmoreMarker.openInfoWindowHtml('<div class="mapdiv"><h2><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-benmore-peninsula-walk-waitaki-valley-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark">Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand</a></h2><div class="featuredimg"><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-benmore-peninsula-walk-waitaki-valley-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand" class="left"><img src="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/images/lake-benmore-peninsula-track-walk-new-zealand.jpg" alt="Lake Benmore Peninsula Track walk, Waitaki Valley, New Zealand" title="Lake Benmore Peninsula Track walk, Waitaki Valley, New Zealand" width="100" height="100" border="0" /></a><p>The Benmore Peninsula Track near Otemata on the South Island of New Zealand is a 3.6 km loop track around a peninsula offering stunning views of Lake Benmore, islands, and surrounding mountains as far as Mount Cook. Learn what to expect, how to get to the Benmore Peninsula, and see a video of experiencing the walk.<br/><br/>Go to <em><a href="http://www.newzealandtravelinsider.com/day-walks/lake-benmore-peninsula-walk-waitaki-valley-new-zealand.htm" rel="bookmark">Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand</a></em></p></div>');
	  });

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	} 
}