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Kia ora, Welcome to our beautiful land - Aotearoa!Climb our mountains, cycle through our ‘untouched’ countryside, and make the most of our secluded beaches and bush walks. Then relax with a glass of our world class wine and enjoy top local cuisine!Take home the memories of friendly people, fresh air and superb scenery... a 100% unique kiwi experience.....Ka kite ano - see you again soon!

Hon. John KeyPirme Minister andMinister of Tourism

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11-14 helpful NZ information18 travelling times

15 information16-17 auckland central city accessible map

19-27 information on all our spectacular parks

78-87 great places to stay + fantastic things to see and do88-92 discount deals93-96 enviro gold rated companies

visitor information

accessibility

New Zealand national parks

on your travels

5-10 geography, people and history, eco-friendliness

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Hon. John KeyPirme Minister andMinister of Tourism

Cathedral Cove Coastline, Coromandel

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Eastern North Island

Hawke’s Bay pg 40Bay of Plenty pg 42

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NZ regions

Auckland, Northland

Northland

Auckland

Christchurch , Canterbury, West Coast

Central South Island

Christchurch Canterbury

Mount Cook / Mackenzie Country

(Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki Mt Cook, Twizel)

West Coast

Dunedin, Coastal Otago and Southland

Dunedin

Waitaki (Oamaru)

Southland

Fiordland, Wanaka, Queenstown and Central Otago

Fiordland

Queenstown

Lake Wanaka

Central Otago

Marlborough and Nelson

Marlborough

Nelson Tasman

Eastern North Island

Hawke's Bay

Bay of Plenty

Coromandel

Eastland

Central North Island

Hamilton Waikato

Lake Taupo

Rotorua

Ruapehu

Wellington and Wairarapa

Wairarapa

Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua

Wellington

Western North Island

Manawatu

Taranaki

Wanganui

Wanganui

Northland pg 28Auckland pg 30Coromandel pg 32

Upper North Island

Central North Island

Western North Island

Lower South IslandCentral Otago pg 66Dunedin pg 68Fiordland pg 70Queenstown pg 72Southland pg 74Waitaki (Oamaru) pg 76Stewart Island (Southland) pg 74

Hamilton pg 34 Waikato pg 34Lake Taupo pg 36Rotorua pg 38

Manawatu pg 44

Upper South IslandMarlborough pg 56Nelson Tasman pg 58

Mid South Island Christchurch pg 60 Canterbury pg 60Kaikoura pg 62West Coast pg 64

Lower North IslandWairarapa pg 54Wellington pg 54

regions are located in this guide book from the tip of the North down to the deep South. I hope you’re ready for many great adventures!


Hawke’s Bay pg 40Bay of Plenty pg 42

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NZ regions

hello! good to meet you!

kia ora I’m the Little Green Kiwi - here to help you on your travels in NZ!

welcome to my home - beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand...

New Zealand - Aotearoa “land of the long white cloud” continues to draw visitors for it’s clean green unspoiled countryside.

For such a small country it has well and truly earned it’s place in the international arena. The fashion industry has over 50 established labels attracting the great fashion houses from around the world.

This is a country which has “grown up” in the last decade offering a sophistocated authenticity which is unrivalled. Agriculture

continues to be the main export and New Zealand also enjoys a thriving wine industry - now one of our most valuable exports.

The local film industry has set New Zealand firmly on the world stage with movies such as the Lord of the Rings, Whale Rider and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe achieving international acclaim.

Sport is closely linked to the country’s identity - the All Blacks have the best win to loss record of any national team!

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GEOGRAPHYNew Zealand is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, between latitude 34’S and 47’S. The country runs roughly north-south with mountain ranges down much of its length. Its two main islands (North and South) cover 266,200 sq km (103,735 sq miles), about the size of Japan or California and slightly larger than Great Britain.

In a couple of days drive it is possible to see everything from mountain ranges to sandy beaches, lush rainforests, boiling mud, glaciers, fiords and active volcanoes.

Quarter of the country still remains forested - mostly in high country areas. Most of these remaining areas are protected from exploitation in national and forest parks, where they can be enjoyed by all.

The giant kauri, among the largest trees in the world, is now restricted to relatively small forest pockets in Northland and on the Coromandel Peninsula.

New Zealand is a land of unique birds. The best known is the flightless kiwi, New Zealand’s

Cycling on the country road, Manawatu

Snowboarding, Coronet Peak, Queenstown

Kaka on Stewart Island

© Destination Queenstown

© Destination Manawatu

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© Tourism Central Otago

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Kayaking, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel© Tourism Coromandel

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unofficial national symbol. Also flightless are the weka and the endangered kakapo, the world’s largest parrot.

Another unique bird, one capable of flight, is the inquisitive kea (native alpine parrot), which is renowned for its fearlessness of humans and cheeky personality. New Zealand has 14 national parks, three maritime parks, two world heritage areas, hundreds of nature reserves and ecological areas, a network of marine reserves and wetlands, and protection for special rivers

and lakes. In total, around 30 percent of New Zealand’s land area is protected conservation land.

NZ PEOPLE AND HISTORYPopulationNew Zealand is an independent country and a member of the British Commonwealth. It has a diverse multi-cultural population of 4.3 million people. New Zealand’s indigenous Maori make up around 14 percent of the population.

Early SettlementThe Maori were New Zealand’s

Did you know that about 7% of electricity in New

Zealand is generated by geothermal power?

1. Contemporary Maori Tattoo ©Tourism Rotorua 2. Marlborough Vineyard ©Tourism Marlborough

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first settlers. They made an epic journey from the legendary Hawaiki, probably in Polynesia to the north of New Zealand, about 1000 years ago. The great explorer Kupe, who legend says first discovered New Zealand, named the new land Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud.

The first documented European to discover New Zealand was Dutch navigator Abel Tasman, who came here in 1642 in search of the fabled great southern continent. Over 125 years later, Captain James Cook claimed it for Britain in

1769 and produced a map of the country.

The Treaty of WaitangiSeen as New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty established the country as a nation. It was signed in 1840 between leading Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown at Waitangi. Now one of the country’s most historic sites. The signing of the treaty began on 6 February, which has become New Zealand’s national day, known as ‘Waitangi Day’.

NEW ZEALAND WINESOur wines are first class and enjoyed by wine lovers around the world. Take the wine trail - a self guided touring route from Hawkes bay to Marlborough.www.classicwinetrail.co.nz

A set of industry standards have been developed, known as Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ). This provides the framework for companies to continually work towards improving all aspects of their performance in terms of environment, social and economic sustainability in both the vineyard and the winery.www.nzwine.com/swnz

1. Contemporary Maori Tattoo ©Tourism Rotorua 2. Marlborough Vineyard ©Tourism Marlborough

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Eco-friendlinessWe are fortunate to be able to enjoy all the incredible beauty and stunning natural landscapes around New Zealand. The environment truly is something we need to treasure. Here are some great tips to help you become a more conscientious, eco-friendly traveller... • Stay on the track

If you’re out in the bush hiking or walking, stick to the track to help preserve the surrounding flora and fauna.

• Environmentally friendly products Check bottles for the recycle logo. Use biodegradable soaps - it’s much more gentle on the local water systems.

• Recycle Ask the local i-SITE for the nearest recycling station for paper, glass, plastic and cans.

• Water conservation This is such a valuable resource that we can’t take for granted. Take shorter showers and be concientious with your water usage.

• Buy local products These make the best honest-to- goodness-kiwi gifts and support local industry.

• Explore your transport options Hire a bike, take a group tour or just take to the streets with a good pair of walking shoes. You’ll rub shoulders with a lot more Kiwi’s this way too!

• Choose accommodation wisely There is a lot of choice for where to stay, you may as well support places you know are doing their best to take care of the environment.

• Get involved in a local project Lessen your impact as a tourist by giving something back to the land. Check out www.doc.govt.nz for some conservation volunteer options.



hi guys! here’s some helpful NZ information you might need to know...

CLIMATESeasonsThe warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August.

In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30°C and in winter between 10-15°C. You can check on weather conditions in New Zealand on the New Zealand Met Service website.www.metservice.com

LANGUAGEEnglish is the common and everyday language of New Zealand.

ALCOHOLLegally you must be 18 years old to buy alcohol or consume it in a public place, and you may be asked for a photo-ID.

SMOKINGSmoking in all hospitality venues, including bars, restaurants, cafes, and casinos, is prohibited in New Zealand.

CURRENCYNew Zealand’s unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). Coins have values of 10, 20 and 50 cents, $1 and $2; notes have the values of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.

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little green kiwi / visitor information / currency

Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks, which are found at international airports and most city centres. All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand. Travellers Cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores.

BANKINGBanks are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAXAll goods and services are subject to a 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is included in the displayed price. GST increases to 15% in Oct 2010.

TIPPING AND SERVICES CHARGESTipping in New Zealand is not obligatory - tipping for good service is at the discretion of the visitor.

PASSPORTS AND VISASYou do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are:• ANewZealandcitizenor

Resident Permit holder• AnAustraliancitizen

travelling on an Australian passport

• AnAustralianresidentwitha current Australian resident return visa

• ABritishcitizenandorBritishpassport holder who can produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in

New Zealand is the largest part of the sunken continent of Zealandia remaining above sea level, followed by New Caledonia

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the UK (you can stay up to six months)

• Acitizenofacountrywhichhas a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months).

For information on visa waivers and other passport enquiries visit www.passports.govt.nz

ELECTRICITYElectricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels and motels provide 110 volt ac sockets.

SHOPPING HOURSMost shops and businesses are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Many stores also open Saturdays and some open on Sundays. Late night shopping is

usually on a Thursday or Friday night.

TIME DIFFERENCESNew Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). In summer New Zealand uses ‘daylight saving’, with clocks put forward one hour to GMT + 13. Daylight saving begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday of the following April, when clocks are put back to GMT + 12.

DUTY FREEDuty Free AllowancesA traveller may import the following quantities of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages free of Customs charges, if:(i) The goods accompany

them through the Customs arrival process; and

(ii) The goods are not being carried on behalf of any other person or persons; and

(iii) The goods are not intended for sale or exchange.

Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco• 200cigarettes,or• 250gramsoftobacco,or• 50cigars,or• Amixtureofallthree

weighing not more than 250 grams

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Alcoholic beverages• Uptosixbottles(4.5litres)or

wine, port or sherry• Uptotwelvecans(4.5litres)

of beer• Threebottles(orother

containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages

Quantities imported in excess of the allowances, or that are housed in containers greater than the maximum stipulated bottle size, are liable for Customs charges.More information is available on the New Zealand Customs site at www.customs.govt.nz or phone +64 9 275 9059.

DRIVING IN NEW ZEALANDYou can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver’s licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP).

In New Zealand all drivers, including visitors from other countries, must carry their licence or permit at all times. The common legal age to rent a car in New Zealand is 21 years.

Road RulesNew Zealanders drive on the left-hand side of the road.The speed limit is 100km/h on the open road and 50km/h in urban areas.

Both drivers and passengers must wear a safety belt in both the front and back seats. All children under the age of five must be properly restrained by an approved child restraint when travelling in cars or vans.

NEW ZEALAND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS2011Public Holiday: Date:New Years Day 1-2 January*Waitangi Day 6 February Good Friday 22 AprilEaster Monday 25 AprilANZAC Day 25 AprilQueen’s Birthday 6 JuneLabour Day 24 OctoberChristmas Day, Boxing Day 25-26 December*

* When the public holiday falls on a weekend, sometimes it will be recognised on the following working day. We recommend you check the open dates and time with the attractions that you would like to visit.

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accessibility

if you’re out and about on wheels this info is especially for you...

Access tourism is growing in recognition and importance in

New Zealand. People with disabilities currently make up 17% of the population.

A similar percentage is reflected in our major overseas tourism markets. This is set to grow markedly with the aging Baby Boomer population worldwide.

The Department of Conservation has excellent brochures and information on easy walks around the country. www.doc.govt.nz

Useful sites:www.accesstourismnz.org.nzwww.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nzwww.easyrider.co.nz

We are pleased to include Auckland City’s Acessibility map (overleaf).

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Buildings 1a, 1b & 1c (Queen St to Sky City) Strand Arcade (1a) to ‘Atrium on Elliot’(1b), lift to Crowne Plaza Hotel (1c), cross Albert Street to SkyCity.Building 2 (Queen St to Albert St) BNZ Tower lift to Mills Lane.Buildings 3a and 3b (Queen St to Art Gallery) 246 Queen St lift to level 2, exit Lorne St (3a), cross to car park building(3b), lift to Kichener St.Building 4 (Queen St to High St) Whitcoulls Lift to level 1, to High St

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( alternative routes to steep streets)

Courtesy of Auckland City Council

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(Travel time in hours) Blenheim Christchurch Dunedin Greymouth Mt Cook Nelson Queenstown

Christchurch 4.5Dunedin 9.5 5

Greymouth 5 4 8Mt Cook 9.5 5 4.5 12Nelson 1.5 6.5 11 4.5 10.5

Queenstown 11.5 7.5 4.5 8 4 13.5Te Anau 14 9.5 4.5 14 6 14 3

(Travel time in hours) Auckland Hamilton Hastings Napier Palmerston

North Rotorua Wellington

Hamilton 1.5

Hastings 6.5 4.5

Napier 6 4.5 .5Palmerston

North 8 6 2 2.5

Rotorua 3.5 1.7 3.5 3.5 4.5

Wellington 9.5 7.5 5 5 2.5 6.5

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South Island - main routes

North Island - main routes

Travelling by road is a great way to see all the sights in your own time. See below

for approximate travel times between places (depending on traffic and road conditions).

travelling times around NZ


Arthur’s Pass National Park

Te Urewera National Park

Tongariro National Park

Whanganui National Park

Egmont National Park

Abel Tasman National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

Kahurangi National Park

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Rakiura National

Park

Westland Tai Poutini

National Park

Mt Aspiring National Park

Fiordland National Park

Paparoa National Park

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national parksenjoy our parks whether you’re going on a short walk or a 5 day hike...

travelling times around NZ

Safety Information • Choose a trip suitable for

the skills, knowledge and experience of your group. Use DOC visitor centres and www.doc.govt.nz to thoroughly plan your trip.

•Makesureyouleaveyourtripdetails (return date and time, planned route, party member names and vehicle details) with a responsible person, and don’t forget to check in when you return.

•Knowwhereyouaregoingand find out how to deal with natural hazards you might encounter. Find essential

• safety info at www.doc.govt.nz Photo: Mount Rolleston, Arthur’s Pass National Park

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Abel Tasman National Park This park is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. At 22,530 hectares Abel Tasman is New Zealand’s smallest national park. It has a mild climate and is a good place to visit at any time of the year.

Location: At the top of the South Island; the nearest towns are Motueka, Takaka and Kaiteriteri.

Aoraki/Mount Cook (70,696 hectares) This is New Zealand’s great alpine park. It has the highest mountains and

the largest glaciers. Aoraki/Mount Cook Village and all visitors to the park are dwarfed by the immensity of the landscape that surrounds them.

Aoraki/Mount Cook was formally established as a national park in 1953 from reserves that were established as early as 1887 to protect the area’s significant vegetation and landscape.

Location: Central South Island, deep in the heart of the Southern Alps. Aoraki/Mount Cook village lies within the park and Twizel is the nearest town.


The “top of the south” has many breathtakingly beautiful places to explore both on land & sea. Mountain peaks, vast high country expanses, tranquil bays, lush forests & rich marine life can all be experienced here. DOC cares for more than 40% of the total land in the area including three national parks.

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Arthur’s Pass National Park Sits in the heart of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Its high mountains with large scree slopes, steep gorges and wide braided rivers, straddles the main divide – the ‘back bone’ of the South Island – between Canterbury and the West Coast.

This is a park of contrasts, with dry beech/tawhai forest in the east, luxuriant rainforest on western slopes, and a historic highway and railway running through the middle. Established in 1929, Arthur’s Pass is New Zealand’s third national park.

Location: Situated between Canterbury and the West Coast in the South Island.

Egmont National Park (33,534 hectares) Here the volcano Taranaki (or Mt Egmont as it is also known) rules supreme standing tall above the surrounding landscape. Beside it are two volcanoes of an earlier era: Kaitake and Pouakai.

In good weather it is a challenging climb for the fit and well prepared. For those wanting a more relaxing experience there are beautiful walks through verdant forest to

national parks

Photos: 1. Heaphy Track 2. Westland National Park. 3. Abel Tasman National Park 4. Mount Cook National Park, Hooker River. 5. Arthur’s Pass National Park

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waterfalls, wetlands and excellent viewpoints. it is also one of the best parks to get an elevated view of another New Zealand - the rural heartland.

Location: On the western coast of the North Island. The nearest towns are New Plymouth, Inglewood, Stratford and Opunake.

Fiordland National Park (established in 1952) is a vast, remote wilderness and the heart of Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Southwest New Zealand is one

of the great wilderness areas of the Southern Hemisphere. It is an area where snow-capped mountains, rivers of ice, deep lakes, unbroken forests and tussock grasslands produce a landscape of exceptional beauty.

Location: In the far southwestern corner of the South Island, with much of the region inaccessible by road. The township of Te Anau is considered the gateway to the park.

Kahurangi National Park Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand’s newest and at 452,002 hectares the


New Zealand’s national parks contain some of our most treasured wilderness areas. Check out stunning Milford Sound, Fiordland, a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of the World!

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second largest national park. Translated its name has a number of meanings including ‘’treasured possession’, an apt description of its wonderfully diverse natural and recreational values. In places it is an untracked wilderness, elsewhere a wonderful network of tracks lets you explore wild rivers, high plateaux and alpine herbfields, and coastal forests.

Location: In the northwest corner of the South Island. Motueka, Takaka, Karamea, Tapawera and Murchison are the park’s gateway towns.

Mount Aspiring National Park (established in 1964) This is a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys. It is a walker’s paradise and a must for mountaineers. The views are endless and unforgettable. The park is part of Te Wahipounamu - Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Location: Southern end of the Southern Alps. The closest towns are Wanaka, Queenstown, Glenorchy and Te Anau.

Nelson Lakes National Park (established in 1956) This park protects 102,000 hectares of the

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Photos: 1. Mt Taranaki 2. Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park. 3. Matukituki Valley, Mt Aspiring National Park 4. Luxmore Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park 5. Lake Rotoiti Nelson Lakes National Park.

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northern most Southern Alps. The park offers tranquil beech forest, craggy mountains, clear streams and lakes both big and small.

Location: In the north of the South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim.

Paparoa National Park i Luxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves and underground streams, and an absolutely spectacular coastline, are all packed into one national park.

Established in 1987, this park

is perhaps most famous for the Pancake Rocks and the blowholes of Dolomite Point, near the little settlement of Punakaiki.

Location: In the northern part of the South Island’s West Coast, alongside State Highway 6, between the towns of Westport and Greymouth.

Rakiura National Park The 14th of New Zealand’s national parks, Rakiura opened in 2002. With 157,000 hectares, the park makes up about 85 percent of Stewart Island.

It encompasses a network of


Here’s an important safety tip for you: always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions. Conditions can change suddenly and trust me you don’t want to be caught off guard when you’re out in the bush.

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former nature reserves, scenic reserves, and state forest areas. Although the island lies only 30 kilometres south west of Bluff, between latitudes 46 and 47 degrees south, it could well be in another part of the world.

The sunrises and sunsets in soft southern light are amazing. Visitors can explore pristine beaches, sheltered inlets, and coastal forest, and see seals, penguins, kiwi, weka and many other birds. There are also opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, cruises and scenic flights.

Location: On New Zealand’s

Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Te Urewera National Park Remote, rugged, immense. Established in 1954, this park is famous for its lakes and forested beauty as well as its stormy history. In the southern part of the park lie two of the park’s treasures, Lake Waikaremoana and the smaller Lake Waikareiti. Experience the lake shore up close by tramping the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk.

As much of the park is remote and not easily accessible this has helped protect much of the park’s native wildlife. Te Urewera is unique in that it contains a

national parks

Photos: 1. Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park 2. Paparoa National Park 3. Panekiri Hut, Urewera National Park 4. Pegasus, Stewart Island, Rakiura National Park. 5. Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park

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full complement of North Island native forest birds (except weka).

Location: In the North Island between the Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. The nearest towns are Whakatane, Murupara and Wairoa.

Tongariro National Park Established in 1887, Tongariro was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. It is also a dual World Heritage area, a status which recognises the park’s important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.

This is a place of extremes and surprises, a place to explore and remember. From herb fields to forests, from tranquil lakes to desert-like plateau and active volcanoes - Tongariro has it all.

Location: Central North Island. The nearest towns are Turangi, National Park and Ohakune.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park (established 1960) This park extends from the highest peaks of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana/Southern Alps to the remote beaches of the wild West Coast. It is an area of magnificent primeval vistas; snow-capped


New Zealand is known as the seabird capital of the world, with 86 species that breed in our region, including 38 (about 10% of the world total) which only breed here in NZ. Aotearoa is also home to a number of forest birds (eg kiwi’s) found nowhere else on earth!

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mountains, glaciers, forests, tussock grasslands, coast, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

This world-class scenic landscape has been recognised as such with World Heritage status. It is part of the Te Wāhipounamu South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Location: (127,541 hectares) About half way down the South Island on its West Coast.

Whanganui National Park The Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. Lowland forest

surrounds the river in its middle and lower reaches - the heart of Whanganui National Park.

Tramping tracks through wild lowland forests and river trips down the mighty Whanganui are popular activities. The area has a unique history and Maori culture is an important part of the park experience.

Location: Central North Island, Taumarunui to the north and Wanganui to the south.

national parks

Photos: 1. Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui National Park 2. Welcome Flat Hot Pools, Westland Park 3. Jet boating on the Whanganui River, Whanganui National Park 4.Aoraki,/Mount Cook summit, Mount Cook National Park 5.Emerald Lakes, Tongariro Crossing, Tongariro National Park

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• Ancientkauritrees• Goldensands• Largestunderwatercaveintheworld• Maorilegends• BeautifulBayofIslands

Golden beaches, secluded coves, tranquil harbours, warm waters, dramatic coastline, wild surf and spectacular forests… subtropical Northland is stunningly beautiful - an aquatic playground and a land of unspoilt natural splendour. Divers come from all over the planet to dive the Rainbow Warrior wreck and the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve with its spectacular reefs, secret tunnels and the largest underwater cave in the world.

Northland

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Did you know that Houhora Mountain was the first part of New Zealand that the early explorer Kupe saw, but he thought it was a whale, according to Maori legend.

1. Whangarei Heads farmland 2. Pataua Beach

Northland coastline

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...

Northland is rich in history. Historical sites can be found throughout the region including Waitangi, Russell and the Hokianga. Cape Reinga is a place of intense cultural and spiritual significance to Maori. The largest most famous kauri trees are in Northland. Waipoua Forest on the west coast is home to 2000 year old Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest), the biggest kauri tree in the world.

www.northlandnz.com

Parengarenga Harbour, Northland

Sandy Bay, Tutukaka Coast

Maitai Bay, Karikari Peninsula

northland

Northland Explore 90 mile beach

Cruise through the famous hole in the rock

Visit the Treaty House at Waitangi

Swim with dolphins

Hug a kauri tree

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• CityofSails-races,regattas,LouisVuitton• WonderfulWaitemataHarbour&the

Hauraki Gulf islands• Bushwalksand“blackbeaches”• Gannetsandgoldensands• Farmersmarketsandboutique wineries

Land of idyllic islands and rolling green hills. Forever young - this is 100% pure Auckland - the home of hospitality, world class wines and superb cuisine. Experience the relaxed friendly pace of life, chat to the locals and make yourself at home in this fascinating city of 1.3 million people.

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Did you know that a pigeon post service ran from Newton to Great Barrier Island from 1896 to 1908. This may have been the world’s first regular airmail service!

Auckland

1. Clevedon coast and country 2.Kitesurfing, Auckland

Auckland city at night

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Waiheke Island

Mission Bay, Auckland

Pacific Island fire dancers

auckland

English is the common language in this multi-cultural city which is extremely proud of its Maori heritage. The Maori people are first thought to have settled in the region 650 years ago. Visitors can experience live Maori cultural performances and re-live the history of the Maori people at Auckland Museum.

www.aucklandnz.comwww.sealink.co.nzwww.fullers.co.nz

Climb Sky Tower (or take the lift) for stunning 360 degree views from our tallest tower - you can even jump off it!

Get off the beaten track at Great Barrier Island - “a world within a world”

Reach for the stars at Stardome - 3,500 brilliant stars in the night sky.

Wine, dine and watch the sun go down at a boutique vineyard on Waiheke Island

Get up close and personal underwater with majestic stingrays at Kelly Tarlton’s

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Coromandel

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1. New Chums Beach 2.Snorkeling at Cathedral Cove

Gold Mining Relics

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• Mistyrainforests• Pristinegoldenbeaches• Pohutukawacoastlines• Hotwatersands• Hundredsofnaturalhideaways

Framed by native Pohutukawa trees on the western side, beautiful white sandy beaches on the east and divided by ranges cloaked in native rainforest, the Coromandel’s 400kms of coastline offers a truly distinctive blend of experiences. With a range of trails to explore, from short coastal walkways to multi day treks, the region offers delights at every turn. Experience amazing marine reserve seascapes. Visit an artist’s studio. Reflect on the heritage of a region first discovered by the two great navigators, Kupe and Cook.

Did you know that Hot Water Beach is one of the most popular geothermal attractions with an estimated 130,000 visitors annually!


�You'll love these great things to see & do...Coromandel

LocationLess than two hours from the Auckland International Airport journey via the idyllic Seabird Coast through the Hauraki Plains and onto The Coromandel Peninsula. Alternatively catch a ferry from Auckland to Coromandel Town, or fly direct into Whitianga. For a taste- of real New Zealand relax and enjoy this paradise that the locals call home. They’ll help you understand why The Coromandel is good for your soul.

www.thecoromandel.com

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Hot Water Beach

Walk to the Pinnacles

Track New Zealand’s history at the local museum

Eat juicy scallops

Laze around in the sun!

Kayaking at Cathedral Cove

Crayfish on the beach, Thames

Cathedral Cove Coastline

Photos © Tourism Coromandel

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• Worldclasssurfing• Coolcavestocrawlthrough• Winetasting• HeritageTrails• Stunninggardens

Located to the west of the North Island the Waikato is easily accessible by road or air. Visit the region’s ancient caves - millions of years in the making with their amazing stalactites and stalagmites. There’s walking, hiking, biking and awesome water sports. Try your hand at kayaking or surfing, take a river cruise or fish the local waters before relaxing in the natural hot springs.

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Hamilton + Waikato

1. & 2. Hamilton Gardens 3. Hamilton street performers

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The name Waitomo comes from the Maori word wai, water and tomo, hole or shaft. The limestone formations in the Glowworm Caves were formed when the region was still under the ocean about 30 million years ago.



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Balloons over Waikato

Hamilton Gardens

Pokeno Fields, North of Waikato

Explore the Waitomo Caves with millions of glowworms

Experience Hamilton’s stunning gardens

Abseil underground

Visit Hot Water Beach at Kawhia

Get away from it all in the beautiful Mangaotaki Scenic Reserve

Base yourself in Hamilton and you are within a short drive to the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula, the superb sandy beaches of Mount Maunganui and the “Thermal Wonderland” of Rotorua. If you like surfing, there are great surf beaches to the west, at Raglan, or northeast at ‘The Mount’. During winter, enjoy a day in the snow at Whakapapa and Turoa skifields, on the magnificent slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Hamilton is 1.5hours drive from Auckland - New Zealand’s largest city.

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little green kiwi. lake taupo

The Lake Taupo eruption is considered one of the most violent eruptions in the last 5000 years. Aparantly the ash from the eruption turned the sky red over Rome and China. New Zealand was not settled by the Maori until several centuries after this at the earliest.

Lake Taupo

1. Lake Taupo 2. Cycle Challenge Start

Autum on the shores of Lake Taupo

• EventscapitalofNewZealand• Fantastictroutfishing• Awesomeskifields• Greathikingandbiking• Ultimateoutdooradventures

Taupo’s clean crisp air and relaxed lifestyle draw visitors from around the world. Lake Taupo is New Zealand’s biggest lake, in fact it’s the largest fresh water lake in Australasia - created by a massive volcanic eruption over 5,000 years ago! The trout fishing is fantastic and if you’re into cycling there are over 80ks of purpose cut mountain biking tracks. Home to Tongariro National Park, one of the world’s only Dual World Heritage Parks, the region is unique for its snow capped mountains and steaming thermal areas.

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©Destination Taupo


Five top Walks:1. Spa Thermal Park to Huka

Falls (2hrs return)2. Huka Falls to Aratiatia

Rapids (4hrs return)3. Great Lake Walkway (time

varies)4. Rangatira Point Walking

Track (1.5hrs return)5. Kinloch to Kawakawa (4hrs

return)Approximate driving times to Taupo:From Auckland - 4 hoursFrom Wellington - 5 hours 20 minutesFrom Rotorua - 1 hourFrom Napier - 2 hours

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lake taupo

Lake Taupo

The joy of catching your first trout

Sunrise over Taupo farmland

Cruising Lake Taupo

Catch a trout and eat it al fresco

Take the one day trek (17 kilometres) at Mount Taranaki

Ski the snow powdered slopes of Mt Ruapehu

Be there for Ironman - a great event

Soak in a thermal hot pool.


©Destination Taupo

©Destination Taupo

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• Sparklingcrystalclearlakes• AncientMaoritraditions• Geothermalwonderland• Thermalheatedwaterways• Adrenalinadventure

Immerse yourself in the culture of the “first nation” of Aotearoa. Learn about Maori weaponry and music and experience first hand the traditions and way of life that continues today. Walk or ride among the quiet solitude of the sky reaching redwoods and sample the year round warm waterfalls set in bush unchanged from a millennium ago.

little green kiwi. rotorua

The name Rotorua comes from the initial full Maori name Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, “the second great lake of Kahumatamomoe” named by Maori Chief Ihenga. It was the second major lake the chief discovered, and he dedicated it to his uncle Kahumatamomoe.

Rotorua

1. Lake Okareka Boardwalk 2.Historic Blue Baths

Mud Bath, Hell’S Gate

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“Rotorua - feel the spirit - Manaakitanga”

This holds a powerful promise and invitation to all visitors. A deep rooted Maori cultural concept, Manaakitanga places a responsibility on your hosts to give you the best of their time and history.

Rotorua… unforgettable!

www.rotoruanz.com

rotorua

Rotorua

Pohutu And Prince Of Wales Feathers Geysers, Te Puia

Bridal Veil Falls, Treetops Estate

Photos courtesy Destination Rotorua Tourism

Traditional Kapa Haka Group, Whaka Village Tours


Raft your way over the world’s longest drop down Tutea Falls

Jet sprint and sledge down grade 5 rapids

Go Zorbing (rolling down a hill in a big ball) and Schweebing (pedal yourself around in a tube hanging from a track)

Rotorua Luge ride!!

Visit bubbling mud pools

Experience Maori culture first hand

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Hawke’s Bay

little green kiwi. hawke’s bay

Did you know that the New Zealand Storm-petrel was believed extinct from 1850 until it was sighted again in 2003?

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

Art Deco building

• Longhotsummersandmildsunnywinters• NewZealand’soldestwineregion• 35Naturewalks• ArtDecoarchitecture• Longestplacenameintheworld:(Taumatawhakatangihankoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu)

The perfect year round holiday destination, Hawke’s Bay is a favourite with kiwis and overseas visitors alike. The fascinating town of Napier rebuilt in the 1930’s following a devastating earthquake (7.8 on the Richter Scale) is famous for its unique Art Deco buildings. Wine lovers will find the local food and wine trails world class. Cape Kidnappers and Ocean Beach Wildlife Reserve is one of the largest wildlife restoration projects in New Zealand.


Gannet colony

Wine Tasting, Hawkes Bay

Farmers Market

Hawke’s Bay

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Tee off at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course - ranked in the world’s top 50

Climb Te Mata peak and paroglide over the stunning views

Explore the world’s largest gannet colony

Walk the Lake Waikaremoana Track

Relax at any of the local vineyards and wineries


Hawke’s Bay is an easy drive from the North. Travel the Thermal Explorer Highway through Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and the Ruapehu district to reach the seaside town of Napier, or travel the Pacific Coast Highway through the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and East Cape, entering Hawke’s Bay at its most northern point, along the Mahia Peninsula and through the town of Wairoa. The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail stretches more than 300km through the Hawke’s Bay right down to Marlborough in the South Island.

www.hawkesbaynz.com Photos courtesyVenture Hawke’s Bay

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Bay of Plenty

little green kiwi. bay of plenty

Did you know that the Kaimai Tunnel running through the Kaimai Ranges is the longest rail tunnel in New Zealand?

Nightlife along the Strand, Tauranga

Mount Maunganui

• PacificCoastHighway• Sandysurfbeaches• Bushcladmountainranges• Seasidehideaways• Deepwatercoves• LandingplaceofCaptainCook(1769)

Long before the first Europeans arrived in the Bay of Plenty, Maori were drawn to this area with its easy access to the coast and its ‘fruit bowl’ qualities. The major city of Tauranga and popular Mount Maunganui enjoy a mild climate year-round, perfect for kiwifruit and citrus. Seafood is a local specialty. The region’s legendary beaches attract swimmers, surfers, kayakers and kitesurfers throughout the year.


Bay of Plenty

Take the Pacific Coast Highway and explore the city, beaches, vineyards and hill country of Gisborne. Stop off at Opotiki’s Waiotahi Beach - ‘the pathway to the sunrise’ and experience the Raukumara Mountain ranges. South of Gisborne beyond the Wharerata Hills you’ll find the Morere Hot Springs, Mahia Peninsula and Wairoa. Don’t miss Lake Waikaremoana and Te Urewera National Park.

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bay of plenty

Camping, Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park

On the search for sealife, Bay of Plenty

Main Beach, Mount Maunganui


Visit White Island - New Zealand’s only active marine volcano

Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat

Soak in the salt water hot pools at the base of Mauao

Stroll around and up Mauao - a million people do this walk each year

Kayak amongst the twinkling lights of glow-worms on Lake McLaren

photos courtesy Tourism Bay of Plenty

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• 6,000yearoldsanddunes• Majesticranges• Gorges,valleys,coastalplains&beaches• HometoNewZealand’s“most beautiful town” (Feilding)• Forestwalksandcountrytrails

The Manawatu lies halfway between Taupo and Wellington. Base yourself in Palmerston North and explore “The Country Road”, the place you come to get lost in! Four rural routes take you to hidden treasures. Gardens, cycling, pubs and people will leave you with unforgettable memories of this unique unspoiled area. Don’t miss the Pohangina Valley Route and pop into Feilding (built in 1874) on a Friday for the famous local Farmers Market.

Manawatu

little green kiwi. manawatu

Did you know... that the township of Whangamomona proclaimed itself a republic in 1989 when boundary changes moved it out of the Taranaki Region?

Bikes at County Faire

The Feilding Hotel


Further afield you’ll find the perfect volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki (Mt Egmont) - you can get there on the “Forgotten World Highway” - unparalleled for its pioneering past and rich landscape.

While you’re in the area take a trip to Whanganui National Park and drive the scenic Whanganui River Road, a spectacular heritage trail.

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Picnic in The Square, Palmerston North

On The Country Road

Heritage Hut Bridge

The Country Road

Feilding Farmers Market

Explore cool places off State Highway One

Palmerston North Shopping Plaza

Indulge in a spa treatment

Fish and chips in Victoria Esplanade, awesome 19 hectare public gardens


photos courtesy Destination Manawatu

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HUNTLY i-SITE 160 Great South Rd, Huntly T (07) 828 6406 F (07) 828 6409 [email protected] i-SITE 45 Broadway, Matamata T (07) 888 7260 F (07) 888 5653 [email protected] i-SITE 21 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga T (07) 873 8951 F (07) 873 6132 [email protected] I-SITE Railway Stn, Hakiaha St T (07) 895 6117 T (07) 895 6117 [email protected] AROHA I-SITE 102 Whitaker St, Te Aroha T (07) 884 8052 F (07) 884 8259 [email protected] AWAMUTU i-SITE 1 Gorst Ave, Te Awamutu T (07) 871 3259 F (07) 871 2888 [email protected] TE KUITI i-SITE Rora St, Te Kuiti T (07) 878 8077 F (07) 878 5280 [email protected] i-SITE SH1, Tirau T (07) 883 1202 F (07) 883 1203 [email protected] i-SITE SH1, Tokoroa T (07) 886 8872 F (07) 886 6501 [email protected] i-SITE 21 Waitomo Caves Rd T (07) 878 7640 F (07) 878 6184 [email protected]

DEVONPORT i-SITE 3 Victoria Rd, Devonport T (09) 446 0677 F (09) 446 0698 [email protected]

FRANKLIN i-SITE SH1, Mill Rd, Bombay T (09) 236 0670 F (09) 236 0580 [email protected]

OREWA i-SITE 214a Hibiscus Coast Highway T (09) 426 0076 F (09) 426 0086 [email protected]

PUKEKOHE i-SITE Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe T (09) 238 4081 F (09) 238 4081 [email protected]

TAKAPUNA i-SITE 49 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna T (09) 486 8670 F (09) 486 8562 [email protected]

WAIHEKE ISLAND i-SITE 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa T (09) 372 1234 F (09) 372 9919 [email protected]

WARKWORTH i-SITE 1 Baxter St, Warkworth T (09) 425 9081 F (09) 950 4335 [email protected]

WAIKATO/KING COUNTRY CAMBRIDGE i-SITE Cnr Queen and Victoria Sts, Cambridge T (07) 823 3456 F (07) 823 3457 [email protected]

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COROMANDEL COROMANDEL i-SITE 355 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel T (07) 866 8598 F (07) 866 8527 [email protected]

THAMES i-SITE 206 Pollen St, Thames T (07) 868 7284 F (07) 868 7584 [email protected]

WHANGAMATA i-SITE 616 Port Rd, Whangamata T (07) 865 8340 F (07) 865 8341 [email protected]

WHITIANGA i-SITE 66 Albert St, Whitianga T (07) 866 5555 F (07) 866 2205 [email protected]

BAY OF PLENTY MT MAUNGANUI i-SITE Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui T (07) 575 5099 F (07) 575 0025 [email protected]

OPOTIKI i-SITE Cnr St John & Elliott Sts, Opotiki T (07) 315 3031 F (07) 315 3032 [email protected]

TAURANGA i-SITE 95 Willow St, Tauranga T (07) 578 8103 F (07) 578 7020 [email protected]

WHAKATANE i-SITE Cnr Quay St & Kakaharoa Drive, Whakatane T (07) 308 6058 F (07) 308 6020 [email protected]

VOLCANIC PLATEAU ROTORUA i-SITE 1167 Fenton St, Rotorua T (07) 348 5179 F (07) 348 6044 [email protected]

RUAPEHU i-SITE 54 Clyde St, Ohakune T (06) 385 8427 F (06) 385 8527 [email protected]

TARARUA i-SITE 42 Vogel St, Woodville T (06) 376 0217 F (06) 376 1025 [email protected] i-SITE 101 Guyton St, Wanganui T (06) 349 0508 F (06) 349 0509 [email protected]

WELLINGTON HUTT CITY i-SITE The Pavilion, 25 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt T (04) 560 4715 F (04) 570 3374 [email protected] i-SITE 93 Oxford St, Levin T (06) 367 8440 F (06) 367 0558 [email protected] i-SITE 18 Kitchener St, Martinborough T (06) 306 5010 F (06) 306 5000 [email protected] MASTERTON i-SITE Cnr Dixon and Bruce Sts, T (06) 370 0900 F (06) 378 8451 [email protected] i-SITE 239 Centennial Park, SH1 T (06) 364 7620 F (06) 364 7630 [email protected] PORIRUA i-SITE 8 Cobham Court, Porirua T (04) 237 8088 F (04) 237 9997 [email protected] UPPER HUTT i-SITE 90 Main Street, Upper Hutt T (04) 527 2141 F (04) 527 9818 [email protected] i-SITE Civic Square, Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts, Wellington T (04) 802 4860 F (04) 802 4863 [email protected]

TAUPO i-SITE 30 Tongariro St, Taupo T (07) 376 0027 F (07) 378 9003 [email protected] i-SITE Ngawaka Place, Turangi T (07) 386 8999 F (07) 386 0074 [email protected]

EAST COAST/HAWKES BAYGISBORNE i-SITE 209 Grey St, Gisborne T (06) 868 6139 F (06) 868 6138 [email protected] i-SITE Cnr Russell & Heretaunga St East, Hastings T (06) 873 0080 F (06) 873 5529 [email protected] NAPIER i-SITE 100 Marine Parade, Napier T (06) 834 1911 F (06) 835 7219 [email protected] i-SITE Cnr SH2 & Queen St, Wairoa T (06) 838 7440 F (06) 838 3901 [email protected]

TARANAKI NEW PLYMOUTH i-SITE 65 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth T (06) 759 0897 F (06) 759 6073 [email protected] STRATFORD i-SITE Miranda St, Stratford T (06) 765 6708 F (06) 765 6709 [email protected] TARANAKI i-SITE 55 High St, Hawera T (06) 278 8599 F (06) 278 6599 [email protected]

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MARLBOROUGH BLENHEIM i-SITE Blenheim Railway Station T (03) 577 8080 F (03) 577 8079 [email protected] i-SITE The Foreshore, Picton T (03) 520 3113 F (03) 573 5021 [email protected]

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CHRISTCHURCH i-SITE Old Chief Post Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch T (03) 379 9629 F (03) 377 2424 [email protected]

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT i-SITE Domestic Terminal, Christchurch Airport T (03) 353 7774 F (03) 353 7754 [email protected]

GERALDINE i-SITE Cnr Cox & Talbot Sts, T (03) 693 1006 F (03) 693 1008 [email protected]

HURUNUI i-SITE 42 Amuri Ave West, Hanmer Springs T (03) 315 0020 F (03) 315 0021 [email protected]

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OTAGO/SOUTHLAND CLUTHA i-SITE 4 Clyde St, Balclutha T (03) 418 0388 F (03) 418 1877 [email protected] i-SITE 48 The Octagon, Dunedin T (03) 474 3300 F (03) 474 3311 [email protected] i-SITE Cnr Hokonui Drive and Norfolk St, Gore T (03) 203 9288 F (03) 203 9286 [email protected] i-SITE Queens Park, 108 Gala St, Invercargill T (03) 211 0895 F (03) 218 4415 [email protected] i-SITE 1 Thames St, Oamaru T (03) 434 1656 F (03) 434 1657 [email protected]

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Wellington + Wairarapa

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Did you know... that the main streets of Martinborough in the Wairarapa were deliberately laid out in the shape of a Union Jack?

Parliment buildings, Wellington

Te Papa Museum

• CapitalCityofNewZealand• CaféCapitalofNewZealand• CookStraitferrieslinkingSouthandNorth• Wairarapawinesandolivegroves• Wonderfulwaterfrontwalks

Wellington - the city on a hill where wooden villas gaze down on high rise offices and beautiful Oriental Bay. Everything in downtown Wellington is just a stones throw away - trains, boats and planes are easily accessible from the city centre. You won’t go hungry here either-cornercafés,boutiquerestaurantsandbusycitybarsareeverywhere.Thewaterfrontisthepiècederésistance-afabulouswide walkway follows the water’s edge alongside the city centre.



Head north for a short drive to the Kapiti Coast. Kapiti Island is home to many endangered New Zealand birds - such as the little spotted Kiwi, the Kokako, Takahe and Kakariki.

You can visit the island but you’ll need a permit from DOC (www.doc.govt.nz). To the east you’ll find the wonderful Wairarapa with its local wines, excellentcafésandunspoiledcountryside.

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Wellington Cable Car, nature in the city

Wellington by night

Wellington Harbour

Walk the waterfront

Visit Te Papa Museum

Drop into Cuba Street for a coffee, colour and a chat

Catch the Cable Car for great views over the City and Harbour

Go to a kiwi music gig

See live theatre at Downstage

photos courtesy Positively Wellington Tourism

Wellington + Wairarapa

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• Worldclasswines• Beautifulbushcoveredbaysinpeaceful

Marlborough Sounds• Pictonferries• Freshlocalmussels• Biking,fishing,eating,sleeping!

A little piece of paradise with the breathtaking beauty of the Marlborough Sounds and the fabulous local wines. This is the home of Sauvignon Blanc with exports around the world. Sustainable wine growing is widely recognised as the future of New Zealand wines and you will visit many vineyards here where this is put into practice. Swim with dolphins, walk Queen Charlotte track or get off the beaten track and visit Pelorus and Awatere. You’ll love it!

Marlborough

little green kiwi. marlborough

1.Seymour Square, Blenheim. 2.Marlborough Winery Lunch

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The Marlborough Sounds

Did you know that while New Zealand rates number 5 on the list of total number of sheep produced, it has the highest number of sheep per-capita?


�You'll love these great things to see & do...Marlborough

Travel Times (driving)Picton to Blenheim - 25minsBlenheim to Nelson - 1hr 45minsBlenheim to Havelock - 30minsBlenheim to Kaikoura - 1hr 45minsBlenheim to Christchurch - 4hrs 30mins

Ferry Crossing TimesWellington to Picton - approximately 3 hrs

www.destinationmarlborough.com

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Taking the plunge © Daniel Forster

photos courtesy Tourism Marlborough

Pelorus River, Marlborough

Marlborough Vineyard

Follow the Marlborough Wine Trail

Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds

Walk the Queen Charlotte Track

Take a picnic and explore Pelorus River through ancient forests

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• SunshineandWineries• WearableArts• NationalParksandwalks• PotteryandGlassBlowing• Localarttrail

Sunny Nelson by the sea is the home of arts and craft, wearable arts and wineries. More than 350 working artists are based here. There’s wonderful shopping and markets in Nelson and nearby at Richmond, Motueka, Takaka and Golden Bay. Three of New Zealand’s National Parks are just 90 minutes away and there are 22 walks in and around the City!

Nelson Tasman

little green kiwi. nelson tasman

1. Archway Islands, Golden Bay. 2.Nelson Arts Festival Carnivale

Walker, Appletree Bay, Abel Tasman National Park

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Did you know that the wild population of New Zealand’s endangered Kaka Beak has plummeted to under one sixth of the number found 10 years ago!


�You'll love these great things to see & do...Nelson Tasman

Nelson region is an adventurer’s paradise. Kayak round the Abel Tasman and spot the seals and native wildlife. You can walk the beautiful Abel Tasman Coast Track in an easy 3-5 day trip.

Kahurangi National Park marks the start of New Zealand’s Heaphy Track and don’t miss the Nelson Lakes - home of the Rotoiti Native Recovery Project (caring for kiwis, native birds and lizards).

www.nelsonnz.com

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Family, waterfront, Nelson

Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park

Cycling, waterfront, Nelson

Abel Tasman National Park

Pottery, jewellery and glass blowing

Weekend markets at Montgomery Square

Wineries and olive groves

Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi Wilderness

photos courtesy Nelson Tasman Tourism

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• TheGardenCity• DaffodilsandSpringblossom• HistoricBridgeofRembrance• BanksPeninsula• ChristchurchCathedral

It’s not surprising that visitors to Christchurch see little glimpses of England in this beautiful garden city. Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens are an absolute must for visitors - no matter what the season, take home the memories of brightly coloured daffodils or rich red and gold autumn leaves. Christchurch Cathedral, the Art Centre with its neo Gothic architecture and the vintage tram, blend easily with the new contemporary art gallery and the inner citycafésandbarsnestledbelowthePortHills.

Christchurch + Canterbury

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Did you know that Sir Edmund Hillary, a Kiwi (New Zealander), was a beekeeper before he became the first man to reach the summit of Nepal’s Mt. Everest; the highest peak on earth.

photos courtesy Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...Christchurch + Canterbury

Further afield you’ll find:To the North - Kaikoura• WhalesandDolphins• Crayfish/lobster• Ecotourismdestination• SpectacularcoastlineHanmer Springs and Hurunui• Naturalthermalpools• Mountainbikeand

nature trails• Foodandwinetrail• WaiparaValleyTo the South - Aoraki/Mt Cook +Mackenzie• LakeTekapo+Church• Skislopes• MtJohnObservatory• MtCook-ourcountry’s

highest mountain• TasmanGlacier

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Punting on the Avon River

Cycling, Christchurch Port hills

Picnic on the Port Hills, Banks Peninsular

Punting on the Avon River Swim Hector dolphins in

Akaroa harbour Buy authentic kiwi gifts from

the Arts Centre Enjoy a picnic in the

Botanic Gardens Walk through Hagley

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Kaikoura

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Regularly diving to depths of one kilometre, sperm whales have been known to dive to three kilometres, holding their breath for up to two hours!

Kaikoura township© Whale Watch Kaikoura

• Whales,dolphins,furseals• ArcheaologicalremainsandMaoriPasites• Snowcappedmountains-rugged rocky coastline• Crayfish...crayfish...andmorecrayfish

(Kai, the Maori word for food, Koura - crayfish)

With a population of approximately 3,900 Kaikoura lies on a rocky peninsula near lush farmlands beneath the mountains. Captain Cook first discovered the peninsula believing it to be an island! Kaikoura is part of the popular Alpine Pacific Triangle - a touring route which links it with Hanmer Springs and the Waipara Valley Wine District.

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...Kaikoura

Today, the emphasis in Kaikoura is on the conservation of marine life, allowing visitors from all over the world to appreciate ocean life. Several different species of whale can be seen at different times of year. The clean sharp fin of the Orca is often sighted and schools of pilot whales are occasional visitors. The fun loving Dusky Dolphin is everywhere. Fur seals, once almost hunted to extinction are now plentiful here.

www.kaikoura.co.nz

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Kaikoura coast dining at Encounter Kaikoura

Sperm Whale, Whale Watch Kaikoura

Kaikoura peninsula© Whale Watch Kaikoura

Swim with dusky dolphins and watch the wandering albatross.

Experience the wilderness walk of a lifetime.

Stop off at Ninn’s Bin and buy a “cray”

Check out the stunning Maori Leap Cave

Take the Alpine Triangle Touring Route

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• FiveofNewZealand’s14NationalParks• UNESCOWorldHeritageArea• WildTasmanSea• Nativeredratasandyellowkowhai• WhitebaitFritters

You really haven’t experienced New Zealand untill you’ve met “a Coaster” and travelled the 600km coastline from Karamea in the north to Jackson Bay in the south. Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea “The Coast” is indeed spectacular with its rugged beauty and ever present past. Gold mining, forests and coal mining are part and parcel of the history of the West Coast. Explore the enchanting forests, walk along the wild west beaches and experience first hand nature’s awesome glaciers.

West Coast

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Did you know that quartz miners at Bullendale and Reefton in the 1880s were the first users of electricity in New Zealand?

1. Franz Josef Glacier 2.Moana Train Station

Hokitika Gorge

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Franz Josef Glacier

Visit Punakaiki Pancake rocks

Have a beer with a Coaster in a local pub

Go gold panning Explore the National Parks Fox and Franz Josef glaciers

National Parks:1. Kahurangi National Park 2. Te Wahipounamu South West

New Zealand World Heritage Area - Famous for its dramatic coastline and spectacular glaciers.

3. Paparoa National Park - Luxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves, underground streams, and spectacular coastline.

4. Arthur’s Pass National Park - Dry beech/tawhai forests, luxuriant rainforests, and a historic highway and railway.

5. Westland Tai Poutini National Park - from the peaks of Ka Tiritiri o te Moana/Southern Alps to remote, wild West Coast beaches.

6. Mount Aspiring National Park -Remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys.

www.west-coast.co.nz photos courtesy West Coast Tourism

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• Wildflowers• Goldfields• Heritagetownsandtracks• Unsurpassedstarkbeauty• Angler’sparadise

A different escape… This is a place of both adventure and reflection. Experience true solitude in an inspiring and timeless land. First time visitors are silenced and energised by this tumble of mountain, river, rock and tussock. See the grandeur of breathtaking vistas. The crystal clear light out here brings mountains within an arm’s reach and displays a star-studded night sky. It is a place of extraordinary contrasts, our middle earth.

Central Otago

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Did you know that Otago Girls’ High School claims to be the oldest girls’ high school in the Southern hemisphere?

Blue Lake, St Bathans, Winter Snow

Cycling - Otago Central Rail Trail


�You'll love these great things to see & do...Central Otago

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Apricots on the tree, Central Otago

Cavalcade (horse trekking) Central Otago

Hoar Frost and Valley Mist, Central Otago Winter

Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail; try your hand at the ice sport of curling; taste world class wine; fish the rivers and lakes. This is a place where you can leave the stresses of work behind and just relax, soak in the atmosphere and let the rejuvenation process begin. Put your feet up, get to know the locals and be treated like a long lost friend rather than a visitor. Most visitors don’t want to leave this absolutely beautiful spot in ‘godzone’.

www.centralotagonz.com photos courtesy of Tourism Central Otago

Discover the treasures of the Otago Central Rail Trail by foot, cycling or horse riding!

Take to the ice for the age old Scottish sport of curling

Follow the wine trails at Cromwell&Bannockburn,Clyde&Alexandra.

Fish for salmon on the Clutha River

Visit roadside stalls for exquisite cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, pears,berries&apples.

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• StrongScottishheritage• World’ssteepeststreet(BaldwinSt.)• Rhododendrons• Victorian&Edwardianarchitecture• LargestUniversityinNewZealand

Think Dunedin - think architecture and with its Scottish background and large student population it’s a perfect blend of young and old. Dunedin’s railway station is a masterpiece and one of the most photographed buildings in the country. And right on this magnificent city’s doorstep you’ll find an albatross colony, fur seals and sea lions.

Dunedin

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Dunedin City sunset from Signal Hill

University of Otago Clock Tower building

Did you know... that Curio Bay in the Catlins is the site of a petrified forest, buried by a volcano some 160 million years ago?


�You'll love these great things to see & do...Dunedin

Nearby to the north you’ll find Oamaru with its little blue penguin colony. Oamaru has the largest collection of protected heritage buildings in New Zealand. Oamaru stone - the local limestone - is world renowned. Halfway between Oamaru and Dunedin you’ll find the famous Moeraki Boulders - over 65 million years old!

www.dunedinnz.com

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Kayaking around Taiaroa Head

Horse riding on Aromoana Beach

NZ Fur Seal on the Otago Peninsula

Visit Larnach Castle

Take the Taieri Gorge Railway to Central Otago and do the rail trail - 4 days cycling in the great outdoors!

Tour the Otago Peninsula

Go to the Octagon for liveentertainment,cafésand bars

Eat chocolate

photos courtesy Tourism Dunedin

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• AWorldHeritageSite• ThehomeofMitrePeak,Milfordand Doubtful Sounds• GreatNewZealandwalkssuchas Milford,Routeburn&Kepler• Wilddramaticbreathtakingscenery• BeautifullakesidetownofTeAnau

Fiordland National Park is a must see destination. The largest national park in New Zealand stretches from Martine Bay in the north to Waitutu Forest in the south and from the magnificent eastern lakes of Te Anau, Manapouri, Monowai and Hauroko to 14 spectacular fiords on the West Coast.

Fiordland

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Fiordland National Park is looked after by the Department of Conservation (DOC) which administer a 500 kilometre network of walking tracks and over 60 huts. DOC also runs endangered species programmes and conservation projects. You can check out www.doc.govt.nz to get involved!

1.Sea Kayak, Doubtful Sound ©Rob Suisted 2.Kea, Milford Track, Fiordland© Department of Conservation NZ

© DOC NZ

Mountain Daisy and Mt Cook lily, Milford Track

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When you’ve finished exploring Fiordland take the Southern Scenic route - 440kms which begins or ends in Dunedin. This spectacular travelling route takes you through the Catlins area - a drawcard for eco tourists, with its dense forest, deep valleys, towering cliffs and rocky coastal bays.

www.fiordland.org.nz

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Fiordland ©Destination Fiordland

Kepler Track ©Rob Suisted

Kepler Track ©Rob Suisted

Book into Te Anau ‘the walking capital of the world’

Stay at Lake Manapouri and explore the scenic wonders of Doubtful and Dusky Sounds

Visit Milford Sound - the only one that can be reached by road

Go tramping along the major walking tracks: Milford, Routeburn, Kepler, Hollyford and Tuatapere Hump Ridge - [email protected]

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• TheAdrenalinCapitaloftheWorld• Logfireswithseasonalcuisine• CrystalclearLakeWakatipu• SpectacularbackdropofThe Southern Alps

Set amongst the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps and the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is an inspirational place of unparalleled experiences. Skydiving, bungy jumping, canyon swinging, rafting, paragliding, jet boating, heli skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, walking, hiking, trekking… to name a few! For a more peaceful time in Queenstown, take the scenic route - quiet walks along the lakeshore or river banks, boat rides, wine tasting, tours, local cuisine, shopping and much more.

Queenstown

Did you know that Coronet Peak was New Zealand’s first commercial skifield? It was opened in 1947 with a single rope tow! It is now recognised as a top international ski field.

1.TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu in Winter 2.Dusk at Steamer Wharf, Queenstown

Light Hiking for all the family, Glenorchy

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...Queenstown

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Snowboarding- Coronet Peak, Queenstown

Snowboarders at Remarkables ski field

Clock tower, Shotover Street, Queenstown

Ski The Remarkables and Coronet Peak

Bungy jump off the Kawarau Bridge

Go white water rafting down the Shotover River

Dine out at an award winning winery

Step aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw

Visit Lake Wanaka - The world’s first lifestyle reserve.

At 45 degrees south, the seasons here are keenly defined and entirely different. Once the winter snows disappear, spring arrives with its vibrant colours, fresh fruit and vegetables, and prolific wild flowers. Summer is a favourite with endless daylight, alfresco dining and plenty of lake and mountain activities. Autumn brings spectacular backdrops of reds and golds, the days are still warm but evenings cool enough to relax in front of a fire. A visit to Arrowtown is a must in Autumn. By winter, Queenstown turns into a snow lover’s paradise. www.queenstown-nz.co.nzwww.lakewanaka.co.nz photos courtesy Destination Queenstown

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• SouthernScenicRoute• CatlinsCoast• AncientPetrifiedForest• Warmsmiles-specialplaces• StewartIsland

Long sandy beaches, green farmland, lush forests, meandering rivers and rugged mountains set the scene for innumerable special adventures. Combining all these stunning landscapes into one spectacular journey is the Southern Scenic Route, connecting Fiordland with New Zealand’s southernmost city of Invercargill, the rugged Catlins coast and Dunedin.

Southland

Stewart Island, New Zealand’s third-largest island, has abundant native bird-life including the kiwi. Did you know that they are unique in having nostrils on the very end of their beak + they lay the largest egg relative to their size?!

Old school house, Western Southland

Eastern Southland farmland

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...Southland

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Early morning light over Oreti River, Invercargill

Fishing the Mataura, Eastern Southland

Bald Cone, Pegasus, Stewart Island ©DOC

Invercargill - New Zealand’s southernmost city

Fiordland National Park Rakiura National Park

(Stewart Island) Purakanui Falls (Catlins) Historic Dunedin Tuatapere Hump Ridge

Track

Multi-day hikers must experience the stunning scenery of the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, while some of the world’s best brown trout fishing is on the Mataura River. For mouth-watering cuisine try the locally harvested seafood and farm produce.

Explore the various walking tracks, sea-kayak secluded bays, and try the fresh local seafood. Southlanders welcome visitors with warm smiles, sharing their spirit and their special places, it is heartland New Zealand at it’s finest.

www.southlandnz.com photos courtesy Venture Southland

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• Ancientmarinelandscape• Theworld’ssmallestpenguins• Victorianarchitecture• Maorirockart• Braidedriverandgiantboulders

Oamaru is a picture postcard New Zealand town with friendly locals and an historic precinct featuring one of the country’s best 19th century streetscapes. Priceless Maori artefacts can be found here. This is an eco tourism area where visitors can see precious wildlife up close. The Blue Penquin Colony is world famous.

Waitaki + Oamaru

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Did you know... that the line “Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle” from Denis Glover’s poem The Magpies is one of the most famous lines in New Zealand poetry?

1.Clay Cliffs 2.Oamaru Township

Slightly Foxed, Oamaru

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�You'll love these great things to see & do...Waitaki + Oamaru

The coastline between Oamaru and Palmerston offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, uncrowded beaches and a host of friendly little villages. Artist’s studios, fresh local produce, seals and surf makes Coastal Otago a must - a perfect holiday destination for visitors wanting to get away from it all!

www.visitoamaru.co.nz

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Aviemore Dam

Moeraki Boulders

Omarama

Stop off at the Moeraki Boulders

Watch the world’s smallest Blue Penguins in their natural environment

See the rare Yellow Eyed Penguin (Hoiho)

Explore the wonderful Waitoki Valley

Visit the Vanished World Centre at Duntroon

photos courtesy Tourism Waitaki

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MOTATMuseum of Transport and Technology. Where New Zealand’s history comes to life! Tram rides, interactive challenge zone,

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Dolphin Encounter – swim with wild dusky dolphins in their natural environment or watch them from the comfort of the boat! Tours 2 – 3 times daily, bookings recommended.

Café Encounter – Fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean and Kaikoura Seaward Mountains. Great for coffee, breakfast and lunch every day.

Albatross Encounter – get up close and personal to the wandering albatross and other pelagic birds along the spectacular Kaikoura coastline. Tours 2 – 3 times daily, bookings recommended.

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Marlborough/Nelson/Kaikoura/Hanmer SpringsA Culinary Experience Luxury Bed & Breakfast 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.a-culinary-experience.comAporo Pondsiders 5Star,SelfContained&Serviced www.aporo.co.nz

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Arrow Motel 4StarPlus,SelfContained&Serviced www.arrowmotel.co.nzCharwell Lodge 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.charwell.co.nzChateau Marlborough 5Star,SelfContained&Serviced www.marlboroughnz.co.nzDolphin Watch Marlborough Limited Commercial Vessels/Charter Boats www.naturetours.co.nzEncounter Kaikoura Commercial Vessels/Charter Boats www.encounterkaikoura.co.nzFarewell Spit Eco Tours Adventure (General) www.farewellspit.comFontainebleau B & B 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.fontainebleau.co.nzJefferswood 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.jefferswood.co.nzKaikoura Wilderness Walks Kaikoura, Marlborough Trekking www.kaikourawilderness.co.nzKorimako Lodge Murchison, Nelson 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.korimako.co.nzMaori Tours Kaikoura Maori Cultural Product www.maoritours.co.nzMcCormick House Luxury Accommodation 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.mccormickhouse.co.nz

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village 4 Star Plus, Holiday Park www.mistletoebay.co.nzOwen River Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nzRippinvale Retreat 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.hanmersprings.net.nzShelbourne Villa 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.shelbournevilla.co.nzStonefly Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.stoneflylodge.co.nzStraw Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.strawlodge.co.nzThe Fairways at Ocean Ridge 5Star,SelfContained&Serviced www.thefairways.co.nzThe Resurgence 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.resurgence.co.nzWhale Watch Kaikoura Ltd Commercial Vessels/Charter Boats www.whalewatch.co.nz

ChristchurchAdventure South Adventure Biking www.advsouth.co.nzAnselm House 4Star,Guest&Hosted www.anselmhouse.co.nzBlack Cat Group Cruises Ltd Adventure (General) www.blackcat.co.nzClearview Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.clearviewlodge.com

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Garthowen B & B 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.garthowen.co.nzMatua Gardens Retreat 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.matuagardens.co.nzOrlova South Ltd Buses/Coaches www.orlovasouth.co.nzTaurikura Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.taurikuralodge.comThe George Hotel 5 Star, Hotel www.thegeorge.comThe Worcester of Christchurch 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.worcester.co.nzYHA Arthur’s Pass, Mountain House 4 Star Plus, Backpacker www.trampers.co.nz

West CoastBirds Ferry Lodge 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.birdsferrylodge.co.nzFranz Josef Glacier YHA 5 Star, Backpacker www.yha.co.nzJacksons Retreat 5 Star, Holiday Park www.jacksonsretreat.co.nzPunakaiki Resort 4 Star, Hotel www.punakaiki-resort.co.nzWilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/

WanakaAlpine Recreation Canterbury Ltd Alpine Guiding

Cardrona Terrace Estate 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.cardronaterrace.com

Edgewater Resort Hotel 4 Star Plus, Hotel www.edgewater.co.nz

Maple Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.maplelodgewanaka.co.nz

Minaret Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.minaretlodge.co.nz

The Hermitage 4 Star Plus, Hotel www.mount-cook.com

Tiritiri Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.tiritirilodge.com

Dunedin/Southland/Fiordland/Central Otago/QueenstownAnchorage Motel Te Anau 4StarPlus,SelfContained&Serviced www.teanaumotel.co.nz

Ascot Park Hotel 4 Star, Hotel www.ilt.co.nz

Blanket Bay Applied for, Exclusive www.blanketbay.com

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront 4 Star, Hotel www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/copthornequeenstownlakefront

Elm Wildlife Tours Nature Tourism www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz

Fletcher Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.fletcherlodge.co.nz/

Highland Peaks 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.highlandpeaks.comKowhai Lane 4 Star, Holiday Home www.sailsashore.co.nzMillennium Hotel - Queenstown 4 Star Plus, Hotel www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/millenniumqueenstownMohua Park Eco-Cottages 4StarPlus,SelfContained&Serviced www.catlinsmohuapark.co.nzNature Guides Otago Nature Tourism www.natureguidesotago.co.nzNew Zealand Marine Studies Centre Nature Tourism www.marine.ac.nzNisbet Cottage 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.natureguidesotago.co.nzRemarkables Lodge 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.remarkables.co.nzSails Ashore 4StarPlus,Guest&Hosted www.sailsashore.co.nzThe Lodge at Tikana 5Star,Guest&Hosted www.tikana.co.nz

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Reducing environmental impact through managing waste.

Using water wisely.

Helping to protect New Zealand’s natural environment.

Establishing strong local links.

Electricity, gas and fuel effi ciency.

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This means, in addition to meeting tough quality standards, they must look after the environment and local community. Look for Enviro-Bronze, Silver and Gold logos awarded to top performers.

These businesses use sustainable business practices and have signifi cant initiatives in place in Qualmark’s fi ve key environmental action areas.

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