The growing national and international appeal of the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill New Zealand was reinforced at the weekend as thousands of racers, riders and spectators soaked up a fantastic festival atmosphere. [Read more…]
Cycling in New Zealand
October 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With the creation of Nga Haerenga – the New Zealand Cycle Trail – getting on a bike and exploring the New Zealand countryside has never been easier. [Read more…]
Sail New Zealand in Luxury
June 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sailing New Zealand
The luxury of a sailing holiday in New Zealand isn’t just about cruising idyllic waters or indulging in world-class wine and food – but a uniquely Kiwi, ‘money-can’t-buy’ experience. [Read more…]
Winter 2013 events highlights
May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Wellington Jazz Festival
Snow is gathering on New Zealand’s high country and mountain resorts are grooming their fields as the country says goodbye to autumn and welcomes visitors for another season of uniquely Kiwi winter events. [Read more…]
Queenstown Biking Excitement
March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Queenstown Biking
Breath-taking alpine scenery and courses ranging from challenging to recreational will put Queenstown, New Zealand, on the world cycling stage.
The 10-day Queenstown Bike Festival (now in its third edition) features more than 25 events ranging from recreational rides, social events and the Tour de Wakatipu to the extreme downhill races and freestyle events that have attracted the sport’s big names to the lake and alpine resort. [Read more…]
Excessive Wellington Airport Profit Confirmed
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand welcomes the Commerce Commission’s report on Wellington Airport today which has confirmed that WIAL earns excessive profit through an unreasonable charging regime. [Read more…]
Getting into hot water in Rotorua
August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Polynesian Spa, Rotorua
Getting into hot water comes naturally around Rotorua where an active thermal landscape is the source of bubbling mineral waters and therapeutic mud baths – so it’s no wonder that the tourist town is also New Zealand’s top spa destination. [Read more…]
Tourism Seeks New Partnership
July 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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. [Read more…]
New Zealand Ski Fields Ready to Open
June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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.
Mt Hutt - New Zealand
At Mt Hutt, an average 65cm of snow had covered the Canterbury ski area by Thursday morning. The snowmaking guns at Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt are also at full flow, providing the perfect base for opening of both ski areas this weekend. [Read more…]
Hobbit locations
June 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Hobbiton
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 easily accessible in popular tourist destinations. [Read more…]
