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Auckland
is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with a
population approaching 1.4 million. Increasingly cosmopolitan, Auckland
also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world and
has seen many people of Asian ethnicity move there in the last two
decades.
The Auckland region is an antipasto of environments laid out on
a huge platter to make one amazing city, boasting three harbours, two
mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands making one
of the few cities in the world to have harbours on two separate major
bodies of water.
Auckland is popularly known as the "City of Sails" because the harbour
is often dotted with hundreds of yachts and has more per capita than any
other city in the world. Auckland
is where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking
trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands.
Add a sunny climate, a
background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding
food, wine and shopping, you are now beginning to get the picture of
Auckland.
Many national treasures are displayed at the Auckland Art
Gallery, while many other significant cultural artefacts reside at the
Auckland War Memorial Museum, the National Maritime Museum, or the
Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT). Exotic creatures can be
observed at the Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World.
Movies and rock concerts (notably, the "Big Day Out") are also well
patronised.
Close to Auckland are beautiful beaches, forests, surf and seclusion.
With the sheltered Waitemata Harbour at its doorstep, Auckland sees many
nautical events, and there are also a large number of sailing clubs in
Auckland, as well as Westhaven Marina, the largest of the Southern
Hemisphere.
Beyond the harbour are the many islands of the gulf,
most accessible on a day tour and some offering overnight accommodation.
Auckland is serviced by regular bus services to and from other North
Island destinations and combined bus and ferry travel to and from
Auckland and Christchurch.
Auckland is serviced with domestic flights within New Zealand and
international flights from Australia, Asia, Japan, Middle East, Canada,
USA and Europe. |
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Park
is a small village on the central plateau of the North Island of New Zealand
and Located 100kms southwest of
Taupo and 150kms northeast from
Wanganui and is the highest urban township in New Zealand at
825metres. As the name suggests, it borders the World Heritage Tongariro
National Park, New Zealand's first national park created in 1887. To the
West is the Whanganui National Park. The village has great views of Mt
Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings films) and Mt
Ruapehu.
National Park village services accommodation needs of the Tongariro National
Park area and is sited next to the North Island Main Trunk railway line
between Auckland and Wellington and 45 kilometres southwest of the southern
shore of Lake Taupo. It is 20 minutes drive to the country's biggest
skifields - Whakapapa and 50 minutes drive to Turoa on the slopes of the
active volcano - Mount Ruapehu one of the three volcancoes located on the
North Island's central volcanic plateau.
Whakapapa village located on
the lower slopes of Mt Ruapehu, is the departure point for regular shuttle
bus services to the
Whakapapa skifield. Located 15 minutes by
road from National Park village, Whakapapa village has the famous Bayview
Chateau Tongariro and Skotel resort hotels.
Close to National village Park
is the Okapata Caves and the Traverse 42 - a popular mountain bike trail.
There are many excellent trout fishing spots and 4WD bike trails.
In the summer national Park village is a popular base for Tongariro and
Whanganui National Parks for hiking, biking and kayaking. National Park
Village. Transport leaves daily (weather permitting) for the Tongariro
Alpine Crossing - known as the best one day alpine trek in New Zealand.
National Park is serviced by regular bus services to and from other North
Island destinations.
The nearest airport for domestic and international air services to and from
National Park is Auckland and Wellington. |
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Christchurch
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From Ohakune
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Ohakune
is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located at the
southern end of the Tongariro National Park, close to the south western
slopes of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu.
Located 125kms southwest of Taupo
and 100kms northeast from Wanganui, Ohakune is the gateway to the
Ruapehu skifields and the southern end of Tongariro National Park.
Formally a railway and timber town, Ohakune is the centre is for a wide
range of activities ranging from 4WD, trekking, mountain biking, horse
riding, trout fishing, historical finds to name a few of the many
activities that are available from Ohakune.
Being a ski base for
Turoa Skifield, Ohakune is the hosts of
'The Ohakune Mountain' Mardi Gras is also a major event held each year.
It is one of the premier ski parties of the season and is a celebration
of winter and the ski season. Ohakune comes alive with this street party
as musicians, stalls and rides are set up for the flood of people.
It has been running for several years and has had numbers steadily
increase, with 2012's event featuring major New Zealand musicians such
as band Midnight Youth and DJ General Lee.
Ohakune is an essential part of Fallout Festival an annual event that
focuses on bringing creative elements into the community to celebrate
the snow season.
Ohakune is serviced by regular bus services to and from other North
Island destinations.
The nearest airport for domestic and international air services to and
from Ohakune is Auckland and Wellington. |
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Wellington |
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Auckland
National Park
Ohakune
Christchurch
Wanaka
Queenstown
Skifields
Whakapapa
Turoa
New Zealand Skifields
Mt Hutt
Treble Cone
Cardrona
Coronet Peak
The Remarkables
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From Wellington
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Wellington
is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand.
The urban area is situated on the south western tip of the country's
North Island, and lies between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range.
Surrounded by steep hills giving views of a spectacular harbour, a
rugged coastline combined with the often rough waters of the Cook Strait
and variable winds interrupted by brilliant, beautiful calm days, the
Wellington region forms the setting for New Zealand's cosmopolitan
capital city, the geographical, cultural and political centre of New
Zealand.
Named after the Duke of Wellington, who was interested in colonial
development, and settled by the notorious New Zealand Company,
Wellington was always planned as the nation's capital, though Auckland
held this distinction until 1865.
Wellington is the geographical and political centre of New Zealand, this
beautiful harbour capital combines city sophistication with the intimacy
of a compact village. Jam-packed with national treasures, artistic
flair, gastronomic delights, shopping sensations and scenic beauty. The
city boasts many fine museums, libraries, art galleries, and theatres,
and parks in a greenbelt around the central city, as well as dining,
shopping and entertainment and nightlife in the Courtenay Place area.
New Zealand's only working cable car provides panoramic views.
Due to the surrounding hills and the harbour, Wellington central
business district is compact, where all major attractions, bars
and restaurants are within walking distance with each other. Discover
the nation's identity in the Capital, where heritage treasures like
Parliament Buildings, the National Archives and Te Papa (the Museum of
New Zealand) a offer you a unique insight into the stories of our
country or experience heritage of a more natural kind throughout a
region blessed with an astonishing variety of natural wonders.
Wellington is home to the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, the Katherine
Mansfield Birthplace Museum, Colonial Cottage, the New Zealand Cricket
Museum, the Cable Car Museum, Old Saint Paul's and the Wellington Law
school (largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere) and the
Wellington City Art Gallery.
Wellington has become home to a range of high-profile events and
cultural celebrations, including the biennial New Zealand International
Arts Festival, biennial Wellington Jazz Festival, biennial Capital E
National Arts Festival for Children and major events such as World of
Wearable Art, Cuba Street Carnival, New Zealand Fringe Festival, New
Zealand International Comedy Festival (also hosted in Auckland), Summer
City, Vodafone Homegrown, Beervana Crafted Beer Festival and numerous film festivals.
Wellington is also known as 'Wellywood'. The name - a conflation of
Wellington and Hollywood - a reference to the film production
business established in the city by The Lord of the Rings film
trilogy and
King Kong director Peter Jackson, who's business operates a number
of film-related facilities in the Wellington suburb of Miramar. |
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Christchurch |
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Auckland
National Park
Ohakune
Wellington
Wanaka
Queenstown
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Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt Ski Shuttle
From Christchurch
New Zealand Skifields
Whakapapa
Turoa
Treble Cone
Cardrona
Coronet Peak
The Remarkables
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Christchurch
is New Zealand's second largest city and the largest city in the South
Island of New Zealand, and the second-largest urban area. It is one third
the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula
and surrounded by the Cashmere Hills, Christchurch is the gateway to the dynamic
Canterbury region.
Dubbed the Garden City, Christchurch enjoys a reputation as the most English
of New Zealand's cities thanks to its many gracious parks and buildings, and
the tree-lined Avon River.
At the centre of the city is Cathedral Square, where the Anglican cathedral,
Christ Church is located and surround the square is the "four avenues" of
Christchurch (Bealey Avenue, Fitzgerald Avenue, Moorhouse Avenue and Deans
Avenue is considered the central business district of the city. The central
city also has a number of residential areas, including Inner City East,
Inner City West, Avon Loop, Moa Neighbourhood & Victoria.
Cathedral Square is a popular destination and hosts attractions such as the
speakers' corner made famous by the Wizard of New Zealand. The central city
includes the pedestrianised Cashel Street as Christchurch's urban mall. At
one end of the mall stands the Bridge Of Remembrance; at the other end the
old location of the amphitheatre known as the Hack Circle. Christchurch has
extensive beaches within a short drive from the city centre.
The Cultural Precinct provides a backdrop to a vibrant scene of
ever-changing arts, cultural, and heritage attractions within an area of
less than one square kilometre. The majority of the activities are free and
a printable map is provided. Punting on the river is a favourite pastime
during summer, with punts for hire at the old Antigua boatshed and in the
central city. The city has a lively café and cultural scene and is home to
the country's largest community arts centre.
The city's many festivals include the Summer Times Festival, which
incorporates the Festival of Romance and the International Buskers Festival,
the Christchurch Winter Festival in August and Showtime Canterbury in
November.
Beyond Christchurch is the the
beautiful French influenced town of Akaroa located on Banks Peninsula. The
port town of Lyttleton can be reach either by the Lyttleton tunnel or over
the scenic port Hills.
1.5 hours drive from Christchurch is the
Mt Hutt skifield and the beautiful Southern Alps.
Christchurch is serviced by regular bus services to and from other South
Island destinations including Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand's highest
mountain and combined bus and ferry travel to and from Auckland, Hamilton,
Rotorua and Wellington.
Christchurch is serviced with domestic flights within New Zealand and
international flights from Australia, Asia and Japan. |
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Auckland
National Park
Ohakune
Wellington
Christchurch
Queenstown
Skifields
Treble Cone
Cardrona
Skifields
Wanaka
Ski Equipment Hire
Wanaka
New Zealand Skifields
Whakapapa
Turoa
Coronet Peak
The Remarkables
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Wanaka
is a town in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand 140kms
north west of Queenstown.
It is situated at the southern end of Lake Wanaka, adjacent to the
outflow of the lake to the Clutha River. It is the gateway to Mount
Aspiring National Park.
The views of the Southern Alps across the gleaming water of Lake Wanaka
are unparalled. Wanaka is also the gateway for the Mt Aspiring National
Park.
Wanaka is primarily a resort town but has both summer and winter seasons
and is based around the many outdoor opportunities.
Wanaka, with its beautiful lake and mountain views, has become a popular
tourist resort, loved by many for being less commercialised than
Queenstown. Wanaka boasts a growing number of excellent restaurants,
cafes and a diverse nightlife.
Other attractions in the town include
Puzzling World and the Paradiso Cinema. The Puzzling World contains a 3d
maze, optical illusions and a leaning tower. The Paradiso is a classic
old cinema, with seating consisting of old couches and a car. There are
a number of wineries in the area.
A great day excursion can be had walking up neighbouring Roys Peak, from
which stunning views can be seen of Wanaka and the surrounding area,
including Mount Aspiring. Wanaka is know for the famous New
Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum, War Birds over Wanaka show and trout
hatchery.
During the winter, Wanaka offers the broadest range of snow
activity choices of any town in New Zealand. These include Treble Cone,
Cardrona Alpine Resort, Snow Park and Snow Farm, some of New Zealand's
premier commercial ski fields. Wanaka is the main accommodation provider
for these resorts and so is very busy in high season (July-September).
Wanaka is serviced by regular bus services to and from other South
Island destinations including Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt
Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand's highest mountain.
The nearest airport for domestic and international air services to and
from Wanaka is Queenstown. |
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Coronet Peak
The Remarkables
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Queenstown
is an international resort town in central Otago in the south-west of
New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet called
Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin lake formed by glacial
processes that is shaped like a staggered lightning bolt and has
spectacular views of nearby mountains.
Queenstown has more than
just breathtaking scenery and a diverse range of attractions, it's the
people visitors find enchanting.
Queenstown enjoys four distinct and captivating seasons.
Summer burns hot
under blue skies before cool autumn mornings bring fire to the hills,
trees change to vivid reds and gentle golds.
Crisp, clear days and miles
of snow covered mountains, make winter a time for snow enthusiasts,
before nature bursts into colourful life in spring.
As a resort town, Queenstown is a
centre for adventure tourism. Skiing, jet boating, white water rafting,
bungy jumping, mountain biking, tramping and fly fishing are all strong
promotional themes.
Bungy Jump from the world's first commercial bungy site, swoop and soar
in your own controllable "rocket", white water raft or surf, jet boat
down canyons, tandem hanglide or parapente...it simply doesn't stop!
Long walks, four wheel drive treks, or lunch on a majestic steamboat,
you choose, it's your holiday.
Queenstown is a major centre for snow
sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many
parts of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain skifields
(Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone).
Queenstown hosts the Queenstown Winter Festival (21 to 24 June 2018) - a
four days of extravaganza of Queenstown's unique culture and
community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts,
comedy, family fun, and plenty of Mountain Mayhem. Queenstown will be
a-buzz with around 45,000 people celebrating the arrival of winter in
true Queenstown style.
Locally, Queenstown has a
reputation as one of New Zealand's wine and cuisine centres featuring
excellent restaurants and bars and lies close to the centre of a
small wine producing region, reputed to be the world's southernmost.
Pinot noir produced in this area fetches premium prices.
Queenstown is serviced by regular bus services to and from other South
Island destinations including Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
Glacier and Mt Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand's highest mountain.
Queenstown is serviced with domestic flights within New Zealand and
international flights from Australia. |
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