by traveladmin | May 13, 2013 | NewsFeed
Although full details of The Hobbit filming locations are under embargo, supervising location manager Jared Connon says about 40 different parts of New Zealand were chosen. He said some locations are on private land but several are public or national parks which are...
by traveladmin | May 13, 2013 | NewsFeed
Today a new TV advertisement hits our screens fronted by Aardman double-act Wallace and Gromit, encouraging Brits to take a holiday at home this summer. Here, the national tourist board looks at just some of the top Wallace and Gromit inspired days out, short breaks...
by traveladmin | Apr 15, 2013 | NewsFeed
Heavy snow has blanketed New Zealand’s South Island this week, ensuring the 2012 ski season opening at both Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak this Saturday 9 June. At Mt Hutt, an average 65cm of snow had covered the Canterbury ski area by Thursday morning. The snowmaking...
by traveladmin | Apr 15, 2013 | NewsFeed
It’s time for New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar visitor industry to “get its house in order” to achieve its potential, new Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin Snedden says. Speaking at Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference...
by traveladmin | Apr 15, 2013 | NewsFeed
Re-Launch Set For Better And Bolder York Dungeon As Work Begins To Repair Flood Damage The York Dungeon, one of the city’s most loved and longest established visitor attractions, will re-launch in Spring 2013, better and bolder than ever before. Supported by a...
