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July 2014
WAIKATO FARMING LIFESTYLES
THE GREAT KIWI HOLIDAY PLANNER
Take a break in tourist paradise by Andy Bryenton
A well earned break is always welcome — especially after a whole four seasons of hard yakka working on the land. But where to go to enjoy the best scenery, the wildest cuisine, the friendliest greetings and the most amazing thrills? The answer might be just around the corner. The Pacific Islands are nice this time of year, and Aussie is affordable and
Since 1992 we have been dedicated to making your adventure to this delightfully chaotic continent – your trip of a lifetime. Our reputation has been built on providing safe, excellent value-for-money adventures. Latin Link Adventure is your one-stopshop for the best adventure holiday value available to South America. We are New Zealand owned and operated and know how Kiwis like to travel. We offer you our expertise, experience, personal service and above all - our passion. – How Kiwis see Latin America
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Go to the Huka Falls for a day of adventure
close — but more tourists from around the world wish they could come to New Zealand than to any of our nearest neighbours. It’s no surprise that over six percent of our entire workforce is gainfully employed making travellers feel welcome, while tourism generates an
estimated 24 billion dollars each year. It’s so important that our Prime Minister is also our Minister of Tourism! Think about it from a foreign traveller’s perspective, and you can clearly see the appeal. Within just three to four hours drive from the Waikato you can find
everything from white sand surf beaches to world-class ski resorts, rainforests and champion trout fishing to extreme adventure sports. Hunting season never ends in New Zealand, unlike in other lands where hunters must crouch in their blinds for weeks without seeing
Brookby Motel Thames, New ZealaNd
YOUR HOSTS: Yvonne & Keith Burns ACCOMMODATION: Quiet bush setting behind Thames Hospital, off the main road, 500m to central Thames shops, restaurants and cafes. 6 units, non-smoking. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave and hotplates in 4 one bedroom units and 2 stuido units that have microwave and tea/coffee facilities. Sky TV, highspeed wireless internet.
Akitio Glen Ora Walk New Zealand’s newest private walk… Our best kept secret!
FEATURES: Laundry facilities. Protected by 24 hour recorded video surveillance of the grounds to ensure the safety of guests and their belongings. Continental breakfast available.
BROOKBY MOTEL 102 Redwood Lane, Thames Ph: 07 868 6663 • Reservations 0800 080 157 E: brookbymotel@xtra.co.nz | www.brookbymotel.co.nz
Full catered — 2, 3 or 4 day walks *
October to March/April – Groups 4 to 11 people
Spectacular northern Wairarapa countryside, coastal & native bush
Phone: 06 374 3513 for bookings (evenings) Email: bookings@akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz Website: www.akitio-glenorawalk.co.nz
AARANGI MOTEL • • • • • • •
Great location within 80m of the beach, close to Mission Bay & St Heliers Easy walking to enjoy the beautiful local beaches and cafes 9 serviced self-contained 1 brm units Excellent selection of eastern Bays Cafes and Restaurants within 3 mins drive. 8kms from Auckland CBD, Vector Area, Viaduct Harbour 2.5kms to Kelly Tarlton’s SEALIFE Aquarium Wi-fi, baby-sitting service, BBQ and free off street parking
Multi Eco-Tourism Award Winners
The World’s youngest geothermal area OPEN 8.30 EVERY DAY | AS ONE WITH NATURE
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Turn left 14km south of Rotorua off SH5, drive 6km along to our entrance, 587 Waimangu Road.
P: 07 366 6137 E: nature@waimangu.co.nz W: www.waimangu.co.nz