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Otago Harbour

Around 180 million years ago

Captain James Cook. In 1840 the Treaty of

Self-contained

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Waitangi confirmed New Zealand as a British

Motels are the most widespread

colony and it became an independent nation

accommodation choice, and units generally

in 1947.

have a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom

a giant land-mass called Gondwana and drifted nearly 3,000km south to where it sits today. Polynesians sailed here in the early 1300s, following their ancestor Kupe, who had named

A visit to any of the country’s excellent

and one or two bedrooms. Rates range from

museums will fill you in on everything that’s

$70 to $150 (or more) a night. Apartments,

led us to where we are now – a modern,

holiday homes or even vineyard cottages are

multi-cultural nation enjoying an enviable

good self-catering options for longer stays.

Pacific lifestyle.

the country Aotearoa – “Land of the Long White Cloud”

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New Zealand B&Bs, homestays and farmstays are a good way to meet locals. Some B&Bs

utch explorer Abel Tasman arrived

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provide dinner on request and all provide

in 1642, naming the land “Nieuw

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breakfast. Farmstays, where you stay with a

Zeeland”. European settlement began

A WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION

family on their farm, are an excellent way to

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Luxury Lodgings

innovative cuisine that has led to many New

Marlborough, Canterbury/Waipara and

Throughout the country you’ll find large

Zealand chefs gaining fame offshore.

Central Otago. Each region produces “wine

luxury hotels, boutique hotels, country

Kiwis tend to prefer less formal,

trail” maps showing wineries or you can

lodges, resorts, health retreats and luxury

brasserie-style eating and there are many

devise your own outing, or join an organised

B&Bs providing impeccable service and every

establishments around the country with

wine tour.

conceivable comfort.

smart or homely décor, tasty, inventive cuisine

region has its signature varieties – for

from casual daytime cafés to sophisticated

example, Marlborough is renowned for

evening eateries. Alfresco dining at pavement

Sauvignon Blanc; Gisborne for Chardonnay;

tables, beside the water or among the vines is

Hawke’s Bay for Claret-style reds; Central

popular, especially in summer.

Otago for Pinot Noir, etc. – but there are no

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Varying climate and terrain means each

and good service. Many such places morph

Italian, and so on. Fast-food outlets range from big-name international chains to tiny kebab stands and gourmet burger bars.

hard-and-fast rules to finding a great wine.

Shopping If you’re looking for a typical Kiwi memento, there’s no shortage of souvenir shops in tourist centres and cities

Backpacker lodges and hostels are great places to meet and share tips and experiences with

For something more individual, check out

other independent travellers. A dorm bed can

art and craft galleries that support local

start from as little as $15, with most averaging

artists and artisans working in glass, wood,

$18 – $20 a night. Most provide a range of

wool, bone, paua (abalone) shell, and other

sleeping options, from dorm beds with shared

indigenous materials.

facilities to double rooms with en suites.

Fashionable clothing and thermal wear

Campers will find scores of holiday parks

made from fine wools such as merino are

and campsites in beautiful locations. As

a good buy, as are New Zealand wines and

well as powered and unpowered sites,

gourmet treats. On the subject of fashion,

many offer basic cabin accommodation and

New Zealand designers have been making a

Conservation) also maintains basic camping

Wine Trails

areas in stunning natural areas.

Most wineries welcome tourists

motel-style tourist flats. DOC (Department of

splash on international runways in recent years as critics rave about their fresh and edgy look.

to their cellar doors to sample

Where to shop

and buy their products. Some

In central Auckland, you’ll find design stores

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have pleasant picnic areas,

and galleries in the heritage buildings near

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the waterfront, or for clothing by top New

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Dining

Lane and High, O’Connell and Chancery

THE FRESHEST MEAT, SEAFOOD AND

Streets, which are just off the main street,

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Queen Street. To the west, Ponsonby Road has boutique

Add an enthusiasm for incorporating

fashion stores, galleries, trendy shops and

international influences and you’ve got an

HAWKES BAY

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Museums & Galleries New Zealand ’s history and culture is preserved in museums and art galleries that range from modern icons like Wellington’s Te Papa to smalltown celebrations of local craft and industry One of the oldest is the Auckland Museum, founded in 1852. It holds a world-class

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history, and the decorative arts. Te Papa – the many excellent eateries, while Newmarket’s

country’s national museum – showcases New

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In Downtown Wellington, the Lambton

The Auckland City Art Gallery is the

Quarter is where chain stores rub shoulders

country’s oldest, while Christchurch’s boasts

with unique boutiques; Willis Quarter is a mix of

the striking new gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu.

lifestyle shops, and several local designers have their flagship stores here. In the funky Cuba Quarter explore James Smith’s Market or head to Courtenay Quarter for a 24/7 experience. In Christchurch, shopping streets radiate out

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from Cathedral Square. SoL (South of Lichfield) is an eclectic mix of boutique retailers and trendy cafés. Every weekend the Arts Centre precinct bursts with up to 100 stalls of local arts, crafts and fresh produce.Queenstown has good shopping, especially for high-quality active and leisurewear, sporting goods and souvenirs.

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Fine quality handmade art, crafts and

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New Zealand. Every area has talented

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artists and craftspeople, and you are often able to visit them in their home studios

Backcountry huts provide shelter on outings

and watch them at work. Nelson, which is

that may take in rainforests and tundra,

known as the arts capital of New Zealand,

mountain peaks and glaciers, fiords and

has a large concentration of artists, many

waterfalls, deserted beaches and pristine

of whom sell their wares at the busy

lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Tramp,

Saturday morning market.

ski, kayak, jetboat into remote areas – our

The small towns of Cambridge and Tirau

to the celebratory mood. DFS locations

on State Highway 1 south of Hamilton are

include Auckland International Airport

known for unique crafts and antiques.

national parks have it all. The Department of Conservation’s (www. doc.govt.nz) nine “Great Walks” include

Decorative tapa (bark) cloths from the

the Milford, Routeburn, Heaphy and Lake

corner Customs and Albert Streets,

Pacific Islands can be found at Auckland

Waikaremoana tracks, as well as the Abel

Downtown Auckland.

markets, and a few specialist shops like

Tasman Coast Track and Whanganui Journey,

Pauanesia in High St sell quirky Pasificana.

both of which offer canoe/kayak options.

and DFS Customhouse Galleria,

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thrills in the centre of Auckland with the Sky Tower’s 192m Skyjump and knee-trembling SkyWalk. Rotorua and Taupo also have their share of thrills and Waitomo’s caves offer underground excitement in various forms.

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horsetrekking, mountain biking, climbing

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and, in winter, skiing in all its forms, are other

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plastic ball in which you bounce downhill.

and the cost of a round on a rural course can be as little as $15 or $20. The average is $30 – $40, with top courses asking $65 – $150 (non-NZGA-affiliated). A small number of resort courses – like the stunning Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands and rugged Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay – may demand up to $400 a round for non-resident or nonNZGA-affiliated players, but the experience is one you’re unlikely to forget.

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RAIL Rail travel takes in some of the most beautiful stretches of countryside. The daily Tranzalpine service from Christchurch to Greymouth over Arthur’s Pass in the Southern Alps is a case in point. The train crosses breathtaking

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The Overlander links Auckland and

Rail buffs head for Dunedin to catch the

scenery and its service has earned international accolades. You can travel there and back in

Wellington via the Central North Island. The

daily Taieri Gorge scenic rail experience,

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scenic 12-hour trip passes through some of

travelling across the Taieri plains and over

the North Island’s most inaccessible areas,

the spectacular gorge on a four-hour return

and Picton is another scenic journey, this time

and includes many amazing tunnels, viaducts

journey into the past. The Track & Trail coach/

following the east coast. It connects with the

and bridges. It departs both Auckland and

rail option from Citibus offers a link to and

ferry service to Wellington. (The Tranzcoastal

Wellington at 7.25am daily until May 1 (no

from Queenstown. Around the country,

has been temporarily replaced by coaches

service April 22 – 25 due to track upgrades).

societies of rail enthusiasts operate short

to allow for essential freight services to

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excursions on restored engines and tracks.

Christchurch – check for updates on www.

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MarITIME MUSEUM Voyager Maritime Museum’s European Landfalls gallery has just reopened after a complete overhaul, courtesy of NZ Lottery Grants Board. This exhibition highlights the great journeys of some of Europe’s most famous explorers, like abel Tasman, james cook and jean François Marie de Surville. Discover their stories as they sailed around the world in search of spices, riches and the fabled ‘Great South Land’. Their discoveries would change the face of the world forever!

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Cape Reinga, destination northland

Powerful past,

peaceful present

THE BAYS, BEACHES AND FORESTS OF

offering cellar-door tastings. There are

“THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE NATION”

good cafés and restaurants, craft shops, art

A left turn takes you around the tip of

ECHO WITH HAUNTING STORIES OF

galleries and potteries. Matakana Village is

the Kaipara Harbour to Dargaville, into kauri

THE PAST.

a “slow food” town and its lively Saturday

country. These giant trees once covered

morning Farmers’ Market sells fabulous

Northland, but the mighty forests were

orthland’s stunning scenery

local produce such as oysters, olives, organic

logged in the 19th century for houses and

is enhanced by its Maori and

cheese, breads and much more.

ships’ masts. The excellent Kauri Museum at

European history, with rich stories

On the coast past Matakana, Goat Island

opens up the best of this fascinating region.

Matakohe tells the story of this impressive

and legends that seem to intensify as you

Marine Reserve, the country’s first, has a

proceed further north. The easiest way to

rich, easily accessible underwater ecology. It’s

get there is via the Northern Gateway Toll

close to the vast expanse of Pakiri Beach, and

was once a thriving kauri timber port,

Road on SH1 ($2 one-way for cars), but

Tawharanui Regional Park, which also has a

consider a detour to picturesque Kai Iwi Lakes

the free route between Orewa and Puhoi

marine park. Like Goat Island, it’s ideal for

(white sand, clear water and towering pine

is more picturesque, winding through

snorkelling and diving.

trees), then continue to Trounson Kauri Park

seaside settlements such as Waiwera, with

Back on the main highway, drive to the

tree – and those whose lives it influenced. About 30km north of Dargaville, which

to see some really big trees. Bigger trees

Brynderwyn Hills and either continue towards

wait, though, in the Waipoua Kauri Forest.

Whangarei or turn left on SH12 towards

Waipoua is home to Tane Mahuta (Lord

Matakana Coast, a developing wine region

Dargaville. Either way you’ll be on the Twin

of the Forest), New Zealand’s tallest kauri,

that boasts around a dozen wineries, most

Coast Discovery Highway, a scenic loop that

standing 52 metres tall.

its hot pools. An hour from Auckland CBD is the

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NORTHLAND

must-dos

Soak up the autumn rays on an isolated beach Go sandboarding on towering golden dunes Tackle one of the many bush tracks around Whangarei Rock the boat on an overnight cruise Experience the wonders of the Poor Knights Islands Sail Paihia to the Hole in the Rock Watch two oceans collide at Cape Reinga

MaTakoHE (kaUrI) MUSEUM.

From there it’s a 15-minute drive to pretty Omapere and Opononi on the Hokianga Harbour. A lookout above the villages has

skirt Doubtless Bay to Mangonui, a seaside settlement famous for its fresh fish and chips. Follow the shores of pretty Whangaroa

amazing vistas of the harbour and the giant

Harbour, then turn off at Waipapa towards

sandhills on the northern shore. Down the

Kerikeri, a charming historic town boasting

hill, stop at the visitor centre cum museum to

citrus orchards, cafés, galleries and good

learn about Opo, a friendly dolphin that once

accommodation. Before town, stop at

captured the heart of the nation.

Rainbow Falls, then drive to New Zealand’s

Through Opononi, follow the harbour

oldest buildings – Kemp House (1821)

to Rawene and board the car ferry that

and the Stone Store (1832) – which sit in

crosses the Narrows to Kohukohu. Continue

postcard-perfect splendour beside the inlet.

through rolling farmland to Ahipara at the

Both are open to the public.

bottom of the famous 90 Mile Beach, then

Continuing south, Paihia is the place to

on to Kaitaia, the main service town for the

experience the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take

Far North. From here you can drive through

a boat trip to the Hole in the Rock or even

Awanui and Houhora to the very top of New

an overnight cruise (The Rock is a friendly,

Zealand, Cape Reinga, but to really absorb

reasonably priced option), swim with dolphins,

the scenery, leave your car and join a bus

go deep-sea fishing or catch the foot ferry

tour up Ninety Mile Beach.

across to quaint Russell, a one-time whaling

According to Maori legend, Cape Reinga

station – and briefly, in 1840 – New Zealand’s

is where the spirits of the dead depart for

capital. Waitangi is where the nation’s

the ancestral homeland of Hawaiki. There’s

founding document was signed in 1840, and

a lighthouse and splendid views of the

the Treaty House and its elevated grounds

tumultuous meeting of the Pacific Ocean

offer superb views over the bay.

and Tasman Sea; at nearby Te Paki Stream,

FarMErS MarkET, DESTInaTIon norTHlanD

Head south through Opua, and even if

you can slide down giant sandhills. Back

you don’t need to, make a comfort stop in

at the foot of the peninsula, turn east on

Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser public

SH10. If there’s no hurry, detour up the

toilet. Next are the Waiomo glowworm caves

beautiful Karikari Peninsula, or otherwise

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beaches and dive spots on the Tutukaka Coast, which National Geographic Traveler recently rated second equal in its geo-tourism assessment of coastal destinations worldwide. A final stop before Whangarei will be Zion

ecently ranked in the UK’s Guardian newspaper as one of the world’s top ten wildlife destinations, the protected Poor Knights Islands off Tutukaka (about 2½ hours’ drive north of Auckland) display a rare biodiversity created by converging

currents, a micro-climate, and thousands of years of isolation from the mainland. This abundance of unique plant, animal and marine life is augmented by the islands’ Maori

Wildlife Gardens, a park-like environment

history, which is dramatic, turbulent and – considering the inhospitable nature of the

that’s a sanctuary for some of the world’s

craggy isles – astonishing.

rarest big cats. At Whangarei Town Basin,

The Poor Knights are currently being considered for World Heritage status and the pure,

cafés and restaurants front the marina. The

clean waters provide some of the best diving in the country. In fact Jacques Cousteau

city has a great Museum and Heritage Park,

rated the Poor Knights among the top 10 dive sites in the world. Dive! Tutukaka has a

as well as lovely Whangarei Falls. Whangarei’s

brilliant “Dive the Five” package takes in the top 5 dive sites in Northland which includes

attractive town centre is a relaxing place to

the Poor Knights, and non-divers will love their “Perfect Day” trip which encompasses

shop, or for something special, visit The Quarry

sightseeing, kayaking, cave explorations, snorkelling, swimming, fish-cam viewing, sea

Arts Centre, a collective of artists working in a

mammal-spotting – and great food!

bushy haven that was once a quarry. Meander back to Auckland detouring to Waipu, with its Scottish heritage, and the seaside town of Mangawhai.

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hatever your vantage point, you’ll

get out on the water and the Waitemata in

They head to popular Mission Bay and St

notice that water is a defining

particular is always dotted with craft. There

Heliers; they stroll along Tamaki Drive; they

feature of New Zealand’s largest city,

are plenty of options for visitors to share this

make for eastern beaches or the black sand

which spreads over a narrow isthmus between

passion, whether it’s helping sail a former

surf beaches of the wild west coast; they sit

the Manukau Harbour in the west and the

America’s Cup yacht, taking a luxury cruise,

at cafés, restaurants and bars around Princes

Waitemata Harbour in the east. The latter

going fishing, kayaking, renting a jet ski, or

Wharf and Viaduct Harbour, where you

opens out into the island-studded Hauraki Gulf

simply taking one of the scheduled ferries

can also delve into New Zealand’s maritime

(see Islands of the Gulf), while the former lets

that criss-cross the harbour. For supercharged

history at the National Maritime Museum.

into the unpredictable Tasman Sea.

waterborne thrills, take a wild jetboat ride

Thus, nowhere in Auckland is far from the water and visitors will soon work out why it’s dubbed the “City of Sails”. Locals love to

with Auckland Adventure Jet. Even when they’re not actually on the water, Aucklanders like to get close to it.

Around the waterfront you can even get underwater without getting wet at Kelly Tarlton’s, the underwater world that recently celebrated its 25th birthday. See how it all

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AUCKLAND

must-dos

Spin around the harbour in a jetboat Explore Rotoroa Island, now open after 100 years See the city sights via the hop-on, hop-off bus Go wine tasting at Waiheke or Matakana

began and get up close to sharks, stingrays,

a huge range of excellent dining and

New Zealand’s only sub-Antarctic penguins,

accommodation options with choices to suit

and more.

every taste and budget.

Of Auckland’s 49 volcanic cones, some – try Mount Eden, One Tree Hill or Mt Victoria – are a great place to get a visual overview

CENTRAL AUCKLAND Queen St is the city’s main north-south artery

of the city. Another option is to catch the

and shopping strip. It houses major retail chains,

high-speed lift up the 328-metre SkyTower,

and running off or beside it are smart precincts

which rises above the SKYCITY hotel and

like High St, Vulcan Lane and Chancery,

entertainment complex in the central city.

with their boutique offerings. The recently

The observation deck has 360-degree

redeveloped Aotea Square is a focal point for

Join a dolphin and whale spotting safari

views of the city and surrounds, and if

the city and offers an attractive outdoor space

you dare you can take a frightening (but

for major public events and everyday activity.

Be moved by the view at the Sky Tower’s Orbit restaurant

harnessed) walk around the 1.2m-wide

The square lets on to cinemas, theatres and the

walkway outside the observation deck. You

Auckland Town Hall.

can also take a controlled plunge from the

Walk up Wellesley St East to reach the

192m Sky Jump platform, or just sit back

Auckland Art Gallery and the lovely haven of

and take in the view from the café or the

Albert Park. The Domain, further east, is a much

revolving restaurant, Orbit.

larger park, with bush walks, formal gardens

Auckland offers all the amusements and facilities you’d expect in a large, modern

and glasshouses full of exotic plants. It also contains the excellent Auckland Museum.

metropolis, while retaining a welcoming,

Auckland Zoo is internationally respected

small-town vibe. As you’d expect, there’s

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of Western Springs Park, which wraps around a picturesque lake. MOTAT – the Museum of

NoRTh ShoRE Starting just over the harbour bridge,

Transport and Technology – is nearby, as is

North Shore is easily reached by road or

Chamberlain Park, a very good 18 hole public

ferry. The region boasts 140 kilometres of

golf course.

pohutukawa-fringed beaches, spacious parks

You’ll find pleasant cafés and restaurants,

and attractive scenery. It’s a busy events

food and wine stores, supermarkets, bookshops

destination, with many sporting venues,

and galleries in inner suburbs like Ponsonby,

shopping malls, boutique shops, modern

Grey Lynn, Mt Eden, Kingsland and Parnell.

cafés and upmarket restaurants, as well as

These inner-city suburbs are within 10 minutes’

an interesting history and thriving artistic

drive of the CBD.

community.

GETTING AROUND The free, bright red City Circuit bus offers a hop-on hop-off service clockwise around the city centre every ten minutes, 8am – 6pm every day. To go a little further try the bright green Link buses ($1.80 or $15 for a 10-ride multi-journey pass,) which run every 15 minutes in both directions, taking in Queen St, funky Karangahape Rd, the restaurant, café and boutique strip on Ponsonby Rd, Victoria Park and its daily markets, out to fashionable Parnell and the shopping hotspot of Newmarket, and back to Queen St. Alternatively, the $10 BusAbout Pass has unlimited rides after 9am ($25 family), while the $14.50 Discovery day pass includes some ferry services. You can also buy a one-day pass for the hop-on, hopoff Auckland Explorer Bus (adults $35, kids $15, family $80) which visits Auckland’s big 14 attractions. Ferries link the city to the North Shore and islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

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Devonport has a village-like atmosphere,

away the day. Dedicated mall-goers should

with excellent eateries, galleries, boutiques,

head to Albany, where the country’s largest

and leafy streets lined with elegant villas.

shopping mall – Westfield Albany – offers

Nearby, North Head Historic Reserve has

an exciting mix of fashion, food, and movie

tunnels, gun emplacements and fortifications,

theatres. Albany’s North Harbour stadium

as well as brilliant views over the Gulf.

hosts major sporting fixtures, concerts, and

There’s a fascinating self-guided walk, and

other entertainment. It will be a key venue for

the 1885 stone kitchen is now a theatre

Rugby World Cup 2011.

(open 8.30am-4pm) that shows a film on North Head’s history. The interesting new Navy Museum is in King Edward Parade,

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To the west, still within Greater Auckland,

Torpedo Bay, at the base of North Head. Mt

Waitakere exists against a backdrop of

Victoria, the North Shore’s highest volcanic

bush-covered ranges and a rugged coastline

cone, also provides panoramic views.

of black, volcanic sand surf beaches such as

Northcote Point is another interesting

Karekare, Piha and Bethells (Te Henga). The

heritage area, and the self-guided Northcote

latter looks like a mini Sahara, with rolling

Point heritage walk offers a leisurely stroll past

dunes dropping down to a small inland lake.

lovingly restored villas, and along a beautiful coastline that offers spectacular views. Takapuna is an urban centre with a breezy,

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country’s first winemakers. The hilly village of

and Lake Pupuke are great places to while

Titirangi on the Scenic Drive has good cafés

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and a very good gallery, Lopdell House.

and its awesome Invader ride is a fantastic

There are 16,000 hectares of temperate

addition. Rated in the top three attractions

rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges Regional

at overseas theme parks, the Invader’s huge

Park, with 250km of walking and tramping

whirling disc will spin you like you’ve never

tracks providing access to beaches, streams,

been spun before, giving you gut-churning

waterfalls, historic homesteads and farms

G Force sensations.

overlooking the wild west coast. At the

Botany Town Centre offers award-winning

Arataki Visitors Centre on the Scenic Drive

shopping and the Grange Golf Club is

you’ll find information about track conditions,

internationally renowned. Rural Manukau

weather and tides and guided walks.

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well worth visiting for its charming specialty

MANUKAU Manukau, 25 minutes south of Auckland city, is a blend of town and country, with

shops. The miniature Howick Historical Village is in nearby Pakuranga. Take a ferry from Auckland, then a short bus ride to Howick.

320km of coastline. The central urban

Around Clevedon and beyond is rolling

area has a vibrant Maori and Pacific culture.

countryside fringed by the sparkling Hauraki

It’s also home to Auckland Botanic Gardens,

Gulf. It’s packed full of low-key things

and Villa Maria Winery and Vineyard Park is

to do and see, including Ayrlies Garden

minutes from the airport.

at Whitford, a stunning country garden

The long-established Rainbow’s End

sculpted from a bare paddock. Succulent

theme park provides thrills without spills,

Clevedon oysters harvested fresh from the

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you can continue down the Pohutukawa Coast to the Seabird Coast, with its amazing

and peaceful riverside boardwalk. The district encompasses popular regional

flocks of migratory birds, stopping to visit

parks such as Mahurangi and Wenderholm,

the coastal regional parks of Omana, Duder,

which blend farm, riverine, coastal and forest

Tawhitokino and Tapapakanga on the way.

environments. They offer sheltered picnic

There are numerous charming rural B&Bs,

and play areas, barbecues, camping, walking

and a short ferry ride from either Half Moon

tracks, and of course, aquatic activities. At

Bay or Pine Harbour Marina gets you to

Wenderholm you can visit historic Couldrey

Auckland city.

House, a gracious homestead which has been restored and is now run as a museum,

FURThER NoRTh Just beyond North Shore in the Rodney

(open weekends 1 – 4pm). Historic exotic trees are a feature, with some planted

region, the line between city, coast and

back in the 1860s. Mahurangi has Scott

country blurs. It’s an area of farmland,

Homestead, a Georgian-style house which

vineyards, forest, sandy coves and rocky

dates back to 1877. The restored homestead

shores, where small settlements combine

is only available for private functions but

city sophistication and village charm.

the front garden and exterior are extremely

These include Puhoi, which was settled by

picturesque.

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MARKET DAyS

ictoria Park Market is a long-established daily market with stalls and shops selling New Zealand-made and Pacific Island goods and plenty of other stuff, including shoes and sportswear. There’s a food court, café and shops.

The City Market at Britomart Precinct (at the bottom of Queen St) is among a growing number of farmers’ markets at which stallholders sell only their own produce (see www. farmersmarkets.org.nz). It’s a good place to grab breakfast on a Saturday morning – open 8.30am-12.30pm. La Cigale, the French market in St George’s Bay Road, Parnell, is also a treasure trove of goodies. Check it out on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Meanwhile, Otara’s huge Saturday morning market is reputedly the biggest Polynesian market in the world. It’s where South Auckland’s large Maori and Pacific Island population comes to shop and socialise, creating a colourful weekly scene. Enterprising Asian stallholders add to the cultural potpourri. Customers start arriving around 6am and it pays to get there early because the stalls start coming down at noon. There are bargains aplenty, from piles of fresh produce to Maori and Pacific Island arts and crafts, clothes and bric-a-brac. It’s in the centre of Otara, enter from Newbury St.

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Gulf islands

VISIT SOME OF AUCKLAND’S FINEST JEWELS, NESTLED IN THE GULF

Waiheke The most populous island in the gulf has boomed in recent years, thanks largely to fast ferries (Fullers $33.50 return, child $16.80, family $84) which take 35 minutes from Auckland’s downtown ferry terminal on Quay St. Fullers also offers some great

Mudbrick Vineyard

packages and tours, such as the Wine on Waiheke Tour. Vineyards produce sought-after vintages,

Tiritiri Matangi Managed by the Department of

Kawau Kawau Island’s picturesque Mansion House

cafés and restaurants boast fine menus and

Conservation, this is one of two open wildlife

was the home of New Zealand’s first governor,

wine lists, and accommodation ranges from

sanctuaries in New Zealand. Wander freely

Sir George Grey, who introduced many exotic

backpacker to five-star lodges. The island is a

among a profusion of birds, many rare or

plants and animals. The island still has some

great place for walkers and cyclists (bikes go

endangered. If you take the 75-minute 360

wild Australian creatures such as kookaburras,

free on the ferry, or hire one at Matiatia wharf).

Discovery trip (Wed – Sun, 9am from Pier 4,

possums and wallabies, all regarded as pests.

Waiheke’s main town is Oneroa, a short

Quay St, arrives back 4.50pm) it’s well worth

The Kawau Island Historic Reserve protects

bus ride from the wharf at Matiatia. There

paying $5 extra for a guided walk with a

Mansion House, its gardens and surrounds,

are lovely, accessible beaches at Oneroa,

knowledgeable volunteer.

as well as remnants of the historic copper industry. Water taxis shuttle to the island from

Palm Beach and Onetangi. Buses and taxis serve the island and scenic tours may include

Great Barrier

Sandspit near Warkworth, or you can join

Remote Great Barrier is ninety kilometres

the mail cruise, delivering mail and goods

northeast of Auckland, and boasts bushwalks,

while learning about the island during an

Winter Arts Festival, June 4 – 5, an inspiring

swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing, diving,

informative three-hour cruise.

festival that offers the rare chance to meet

biking, horse-riding and abseiling. There are

artists in their studios.

natural hot springs and dramatic canyon

wine, olive oil and art trails. Upcoming events include the Waiheke

walks. A climb to the top of Mt Hobson yields

Rotoroa In February 2011 Rotoroa Island opened

Rangitoto

fabulous views over the gulf to Coromandel

to the public for the first time in over 100

The distinctive, almost symmetrical cone of

and Auckland. The waters around the island

years. For decades the island was a Salvation

Rangitoto Island is an Auckland icon. At a mere

are visited by whales, turtles and manta rays.

Army drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre,

600 years old, it’s the youngest volcano in the

Hire a car or take a tour. There’s a wide range

so as well as enjoying beaches and bush

region, and its curious basalt lava landscape

of accommodation and you can camp in

walks, visitors can explore the heart of the

supports the world’s largest pohutukawa forest.

designated campsites.

old treatment centre’s community, including

The island is twenty minutes by ferry from

Fly there in 30 minutes from Auckland airport

the jail, chapel, schoolhouse and cemetery.

downtown, and once there, an hour-long walk

(Great Barrier Airlines, $198-$248 return), or

A state-of-the-art exhibition centre features

to the summit is rewarded with 360-degree

take the Sealink EcoIslander car/passenger ferry

artworks, and an exhibition on Rotoroa’s past

views over the gulf, or take Fullers’ Volcanic

($127 return but check for specials). Departs

and future. 360 Discovery runs ferry services

Explorer 4WD road train.

Jellicoe Street, Freemans Bay (Westhaven).

four times a week.

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WAIHEKE VINEyARDS

he first vines were planted on Waiheke Island in the 1950s, but its current status as a wine-trail getaway dates back to 1978, when Kim and Jeanette Goldwater planted the first modern vineyard at Putiki Bay. Today the island boasts around thirty wineries – most of them small producers – and has become well-known for its Claret-style reds, although some award-winning Chardonnay and Syrah is now coming out of Waiheke estates. Notable Waiheke wineries include Goldwater Estate, Cable Bay, Mudbrick, Obsidian, Passage Rock, Stonyridge (which makes some of NZ’s most expensive and sought-after wines), Te Motu and Te Whau. Many wineries have tasting rooms and some have very good restaurants with lovely outlooks. The restaurant at Mudbrick’s Church Bay vineyard, for example, has spectacular Waitemata Harbour views and a well-earned reputation for its food. Its wines received accolades in the recent Bragato wine awards, and the vineyard regularly hosts entertainment and events.

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Coromandel Arts Tour

Homegrown in

the Coromandel

enowned for its beauty, The Coromandel is an outdoor haven where rugged forest-clad hills sweep

down to a magnificent, varied coastline. The environment provides inspiration for the many talented, creative people who have made the region home and visitors

WHILE SOME PLACES START TO WIND DOWN IN AUTUMN, THE COROMANDEL

will discover galleries, studios and unique

KICKS UP ITS HEELS WITH AN EXCITING EVENT SCHEDULE. DURING MAY, VISITORS

attractions hidden around each corner and

CAN ALSO BENEFIT FROM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE RIGHT AROUND THE PENINSULA.

tucked into every bay.

FESTIVAL MAY 2011

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THE CORO MA FOR ON SALE NDEL THE OF M MONTH AY

The laid-back lifestyle – known locally as

their studios and invite you in to chat, and

“Coromandel Time” – is complemented by a

to view their original artworks during the

diverse range of events held throughout the

Great Coromandel Arts Tour. This open

year. The entire month of May features the

studio art adventure allows you to discover

annual Homegrown Festival, a fabulous, fun-

hidden pockets of creativity while enjoying

filled festival of food, art and music. It’s a time

the stunning scenery of the northern

when locals dust off their paintings, tune their

Coromandel.

instruments, and get ready to party. A festival highlight will be a performance

An attraction that’s sure to intrigue at any time is the Driving Creek Railway, the

by legendary Kiwi songwriter and musician

vision and life-work of artist, engineer and

Don McGlashan, who has fronted some of

conservationist Barry Brickell. This innovative

the nation’s best-known bands, and whose

narrow-gauge railway negotiates spirals,

perceptive, haunting songs are part of the

tunnels and viaducts as it creeps up through

Kiwi psyche. He’ll be performing in a typical

replanted kauri forest to a mountain-top

Kiwi country venue – the Coromandel Area

terminus, which has panoramic views of the

School Hall, on May 29.

island-studded Hauraki Gulf, forested valleys

Other music events sure to rock your socks

and mountains. Down below, visitors can

off include Music in the Vineyard at Mercury

visit the working potteries, a craft shop and a

Bay Estate, the Homegrown Music Festival,

sculpture garden.

Sunday sessions with Soul Sax and the Ukumania Festival. Food is another feature of the Homegrown

THaMES bEaCH

More art is on offer at the glorious Lost Spring, an upmarket spa facility where trees and ferns combine with crystalline

Festival, and Coromandel’s best eateries will

thermal pools and waterfalls to create a lush

be competing in the Monteith’s Café Crawl.

sanctuary. During the Homegrown Festival,

Thames, Coromandel Town and defending

the complex will be studded with artworks

champion Tairua will host an indulgent food

during “Landscape Art at the Lost Spring.

and wine trail based around their best cafes

If that’s not enough reason to visit and

and restaurants. The competition dishes will

stay a while, the Coromandel is putting itself

be replicated throughout May so if you miss

on sale for the month of May. There’ll be

the Café Crawl, you can still try the dishes at

huge discounts on accommodation, activities

participating restaurants.

and transport. Details are on the website

COROMANDEL

must-dos

Learn the words to Anchor Me by Don McGlashan Try a “homegrown” dish at a participating café Get to the “Eyefull Tower” via the Driving Creek Railway

www.homegrownfestival.co.nz.

Visit an artist in their home studio

isolation. However, for the first three

For more information about the region see

Chill out at a concert held in beautiful surroundings

weekends in May dozens of artists open

www.thecoromandel.com

Coromandel abounds with artists, many of whom usually ply their craft in splendid

Switch your watch to “Coromandel Time”

DRIVING CREEK RAILWAY & POTTERIES A one-hour round trip on a scenic narrow-gauge railway to a mountain top terminus with glorious views. Daily trains suitable for all ages & conditions. Craft and book shop, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary (on request), picnic areas and secure parking. Just 3km north of Coromandel Town.

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WAIKATO

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timeless land

Descend into a

In aUTUMn, waIkaTo’S aboVE-GroUnD lanDSCaPE FlaMES wITH rED, brown anD GolD. DEEP UnDErGroUnD, THE SEaSonS nEVEr CHanGE.

aitomo’s famous limestone cave

attractions are the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

system was formed by millions

with their grand Cathedral cavern and famous

of years of land movement, rain,

Glowworm Grotto. The access point to these

and river erosion, resulting in a dazzling

caves is the striking new Waitomo Glowworm

display of nature’s artwork. Throughout

Caves Visitor Centre, which has already won

the 50km labyrinth, caverns and grottos

awards for its stunning architecture. With a

are decorated with intricate sculptures

gallery, exhibition space, theatre, gift shop,

that hang suspended from the ceiling,

restaurant and café, the Centre is set to

or grow from the cave floor. The scene

become an attraction in itself.

is softly illuminated by millions of native

has been reopened after an 18-year closure

creatures that turn ceilings and walls into

and now hosts the country’s longest guided

mesmerising, star-filled nightscapes.

underground walking tour. The Black Water

In many cases, underground streams and

underground rivers in a truck inner-tube – also

boats or inflatable tubes that glide silently

operates tours through this cave. Aranui Cave

through meandering passages. A guided trip

is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo’s

through any of the caves will explain how

three main caves. It’s home to a colony of

the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites

cave wetas (large, horned insects) and a

developed over hundreds of millennia, and

stunning collection of stalactites, stalagmites,

guides often intertwine natural history with

flowstones and decorative formations.

Perhaps the best-known subterranean

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Rafting Co. – with whom you float along

rivers allow visitors to view the wonders from

legends of this historic district.

abSEIlInG aT waIToMo CaVES

The mystical Ruakuri (“den of dogs”) Cave

New Zealand glowworms – tiny, twinkling

rUakUrI CaVE

There are subterranean adventures to suit all ages and abilities. For something

sedate, how about walking over suspended walkways where the only sounds are the echoes of hidden waterfalls? If you’re not afraid of the dark or confined spaces, blackwater rafting, invented in Waitomo, could be for you. Wetsuits are provided to keep you warm and hot showers are a welcome end to your underground adventure. You can also abseil into deep caverns and undertake other adrenalininducing underground activities. Several tour companies offer the whole adventure package. Waitomo Adventures, for example, has a menu of guided caving adventures that includes blackwater rafting, abseiling into caves through deep, sunlit shafts, underground flying fox, climbing, jumping, swimming and various combinations of these. Caveworld is a provider of blackwater

loST worlD abSEIlInG

rafting, caving and abseiling fun. Caveworld’s own spectacular cave system

entertainment at Curly’s Bar, right in the

enjoy 360-degree views of the sweeping

incorporates glowworms, stunning

heart of Waitomo Caves Village. Curly’s

valleys. Walks through beautiful native

limestone formations, and even ancient

has a lovely view of the nearby hills

bush lead to natural wonders such as the

moa bones. Caveworld’s special experiences

and is a short walk to the holiday park

plunging Marokopa Falls, or the astonishing

include “The Canyon”, “Black Magic” and

and Kiwi Paka, a top-rated backpackers

17m-long two-tiered limestone arch known

night abseiling.

offering large, sunny decks and a range of

as Mangapohue Natural Bridge.

Whatever you choose, it’s certain to provide a mysterious and truly memorable

accommodation.

At Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, you’ll find a

The caves are the focus of the King

natural tunnel set against a backdrop of

trip through the middle of the earth,

Country sub-region, which also offers

native bush and at Kawhia you can dig

through a treasure that’s been 30 million

plenty to do above the ground. The vivid

your own hot pool in the black sand at

years in the making.

green land offers a placid escape where

Ocean Beach. The remains of the ancestral

you can trek through rugged limestone-

Tainui waka (canoe) are buried on the local

studded hills, explore limestone tunnels and

marae at Kawhia, and the village remains a

Back in the light of day enjoy the excellent range of drinks, food and

Great reasons to visit:

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waikato river, hamilton

stronghold of Maori history. There are some

activities such as rowing, kayaking,

gardens attract more than 1.3 million

low-key activities based around the massive

jetboating, scenic boat tours and water-skiing

visitors a year. Hamilton Zoo, with its

harbour and the surrounding hills.

are popular pursuits on this river and on other

rare Sumatran tigers and white rhinos, is

rivers, lakes and dams in the region.

another visitor favourite.

Greater Waikato’s above-ground landscape also offers plenty of variety. The main city

The Waikato River curves alongside the

Outside Hamilton there are many other

is Hamilton, just ninety minutes’ drive from

city’s special treasure, the magnificent

attractions and activities. Forty-five minutes

Auckland, and on the main trunk railway.

Hamilton Gardens. This 58ha public garden

west of Hamilton is Raglan, a town that

The Waikato River, the country’s longest

has a world-class reputation, with its

has long attracted surfers to its curling surf

waterway, slides through the heart of the

pavilions, lakes, terrace café and feature

breaks. These days the town buzzes with

city and excellent walking and cycle-ways

gardens encompassing everything from

funky cafes, restaurants and galleries. There

meander along its banks. Waterborne

herbs to Italian Renaissance themes. The

are plenty of outdoor activities, including a

Glowworm Caverns Walk relaxed pace

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Marvel at Glowworms throughout the entire tour. Experience the relaxed atmosphere of our beautiful Te Anaroa Cave - a tour specifically designed to experience a cave in it’s natural state. We have a small team of experienced local guides who look forward to giving you a memorable Glowworm experience. • Small Group Sizes • Photos Allowed • Get Up Close with the Glowworms

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surf school. An easy walk meanders around the peaceful harbour, or drive beyond the surf breaks at Manu and Whale Bays to an unpopulated area of rough roads and wild coastline where the slopes of Mt Karioi sweep down to the shore. A walking track leads to the summit of the mountain but if the westerly wind is howling, duck into the shelter of the Te Toto Gorge Track and scramble down the steep, forested sides to the open grassy areas on the cliff tops. Pretty Bridal Veil Falls are just off the unsealed country road that links Raglan and Kawhia, worth the twenty-minute walk. There are also hot springs at Waingaro, west of Ngaruawahia, as well as at Matamata and historic Te Aroha. In Tirau and Cambridge you’ll find shops full of antiques and crafts. Te Awamutu has gorgeous roses and Otorohanga’s famous kiwi house and bird sanctuary are a delight. Otorohanga is also the country’s Kiwiana capital, celebrating everything from pavlovas to buzzy bee toys. The lush Waikato pastures make it the country’s dairy capital, and it’s home to some of our greatest racehorses. You can watch cheese-making and sample and buy cheese near Matamata, or tour a horse stud at Cambridge. You’ll also find horse-trekking adventures, hot-air ballooning, bushwalking, mountain-biking, wine-tasting and golf. Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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ACCoMMoDATIoN The region has accommodation to suit every pocket and preference. Fancy staying somewhere unique? Perhaps you’d like to sleep in a plane, a train, a boat – or a Hobbit motel? Take your pick. Waitomo has everything from backpacker hostels, motel units and campgrounds to the historic Waitomo Caves Hotel, homestays and charming B&Bs. The accommodation choice is mirrored elsewhere in the Waikato. Hamilton has a strong café culture centred on the southern end of Victoria Street, and there MokEna SPa baTHS TE aroHa

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WAIKATO

must-dos

Walk under trees dripping with autumn foliage at Taitua Aboretum Abseil deep into a magical underground world Go kayaking on Lake Karapiro Take a sunset champagne cruise on the Waikato River See the white rhinos at Hamilton Zoo

quality produce throughout the district.

Geyser erupt, visit an interesting museum,

Adjacent to Waikato is the Matamata/Piako

and soak your feet in a warm path-side pool.

district, where Lord of the Rings fans can visit

The revamped Te Aroha Mineral Spa is the

the Hobbiton film set from the movie trilogy.

star attraction, where you can soak in one of

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on a working sheep and beef farm, so

eight private soda pools or take a dip in the

visitors can see the remnants of the set as

open-air public pools.

well as enjoying a rural experience. Filming

Visitors to Matamata/Piako can also visit the

of The Hobbit takes place on site this year, so

Firth Tower Museum or the specialty cheese-

check ahead for opening times.

maker, Kaimai Cheese. Another option is a

The region encompasses the historic spa

half-day walk to Wairere Falls in the Kaimai

town of Te Aroha, which boasts the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Ranges, where a bush track leads to platform

only complete Edwardian domain. Within this

offering spectacular views of the 153-metre

peaceful precinct you can drink the curative

waterfall.

waters at a soda spring, watch the Mokena

HISTorIC raGlan HoTEl

Gardens

of the world

arden lovers, or those who simply love to linger in a beautiful setting, flock to Hamilton Gardens, a 58-hectare public park at the southern end of Hamilton City. Bounded by the Waikato River, this manicured treasure explores the theme “the story of gardens” through

a series of five wonderful garden collections. A favourite is the Paradise collection with gardens representing significant garden design traditions. The first of the six Paradise gardens was the peaceful Chinese Scholar’s Garden, and the most recent is the striking Indian Char Bagh, with its distinctive Mughul pavilion. Other collections are the Productive Garden, which shows aspects of the relationship between people and plants; forms of garden fantasy are represented in the Fantasy Garden Collection; the Cultivar collection features the story of plants selected and bred for the garden; and the Landscape collection has areas representing the different historic interpretations of an idealised landscape. The gardens have an information centre and a pleasant café. Entry is free and they’re open daily from 7.30am – 8pm in summer, and until 5.30pm in winter. Guided tours can be arranged through the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre (ph. 07 838 6782). See www.hamiltongardens.co.nz or phone (07) 859 1317.

Hamilton Gardens

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Relaxing at Mount Maunganui

THE BAY OF PLENTY’S MILD, SUNNY CLIMATE MEANS MANY SUMMER ACTIVITIES CAN STILL BE ENJOYED

he Bay of Plenty extends along the Pacific

options for beachgoers, boaties, fishermen,

Coast Highway, following the east coast

divers, kayakers, jetskiers, windsurfers, hikers

of the North Island from Waihi Beach

and hunters. Those in search of sun, sand and

to Whakatane. It sits along an active volcanic

surf are spoiled for choice. Mount Maunganui

zone, and the forces beneath have created

and Papamoa are the premier beach and surf

a diverse environment of islands, mountains

destinations, but fine beaches stretch along

and geothermal areas. The main urban area is

the entire coast.

Tauranga, which boasts a vibrant arts, culture

No visit to the Bay is complete without a

EXPLORE ITS DISTINCTIVE TOWNS

and entertainment scene, with many local

stroll around the base, or to the top, of

AND RICH HISTORY.

and touring events on offer. The Tauranga Art

Mauao (Mount Maunganui). The 3.4km

Gallery showcases historical and contemporary

base track offers brilliant ocean and city

art exhibitions and hosts national and

views, making it easy to understand why

internationally-sourced exhibitions.

it’s walked by over a million people each

The city’s enviable location offers myriad

year. At the base of Mauao, New Zealand’s

IN AUTUMN. MAKE THE MOST OF THE BAY’S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND DRAMATIC OFFSHORE ISLANDS, BUT ALLOW TIME TO

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only saltwater hot pools are a great place

must-dos

to unwind after a busy day in “the Bay”. Adventure lovers can blast on a Blokart (the locally invented land sail-craft) or take a scenic flight over the region – and perhaps skydive

Groove away the night at the National Jazz Festival Tauranga, 21 April - 25 April 2011

in one of the North Island’s most scenic drop zones. Later, take Waimarino’s atmospheric glow-worm kayaking trip on Lake McLaren.

Walk to the summit of Mauao, followed up with a soak in the hot pools and a tasty ice cream

After wine and nibbles on the lake’s edge, at dusk you’ll kayak to a glowworm canyon, where thousands of these tiny, twinkling

Choose exhilaration or relaxation at Waimarino Adventure Park

creatures adorn the walls. Maori culture runs deep in the Bay and there are numerous wahi tapu (sacred places) and

Take in local history with a tour of the Mission Elms

many marae. Coastal Maketu was the landing place of the Te Arawa waka (canoe) following

Eat fish and chips fresh off the fishing boats

the migration of early Maori, which makes it an exceptionally significant cultural and historical site. Visitors can learn about the

TaUranGa arT GallErY

region’s strong Maori heritage on a guided cultural tour or a marae visit. Tauranga is also home to the Elms Mission House, an important historic site linked to European settlement. Smaller towns include Te Puke, the ‘kiwifruit capital of the world’, where you can learn all about kiwifruit at Kiwi360. Te Puke is also home to Comvita, the manufacturers of health and beauty products made from manuka honey. Not far away in Katikati – New Zealand’s mural town – you can follow a mural trail as well as the riverside Haiku Pathway. Bay of Plenty wines and other local fare are on offer at Morton Estate in Katikati or Mills Reef in Tauranga. For nightlife, head to the Strand on the Tauranga waterfront, where numerous restaurants and bars offer something for everyone. The region boasts a variety of accommodation options, ranging from beachfront apartments and holiday parks to motels, hotels, luxury retreats, B&Bs and backpackers. For more information, visit www.bayofplentynz.com. TaUHU kaUrI walk, nEar kaTIkaTI

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beyond the

volcano

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THE UnSPoIlED EaSTErn baY oF PlEnTY oFFErS ManY wonDErFUl SIGHTS anD aCTIVITIES. onE oF THEM IS a VISIT To wHITE ISlanD, an aCTIVE MarInE VolCano 48 kIloMETrES oFFSHorE FroM wHakaTanE.

hile White Island – Whakaari in

the crowds. It’s around an hour’s drive from

Ohiwa’s calm waters are popular for

Maori – is the region’s undisputed

both Rotorua and Tauranga, and it’s right on

fishing, sailing, water skiing, kayaking and

icon (see box), the Eastern Bay

the Pacific Coast Highway touring route that

windsurfing. The Tarawera, Rangitaiki and

follows the east coast of the North Island.

Whakatane Rivers run through the district,

is a popular destination for Kiwis, who treasure its old-style coastal culture of baches,

Gorgeous beaches fringe the region,

offering walking tracks, trout fishing,

beaches and barbecues. The undeveloped

including the 11-kilometre sweep of Ohope

rafting and jet boating. Add some of the

coastline and forested interior offer myriad

and pretty Otarawairere Bay, a tree-fringed

country’s highest sunshine hours, a strong

nature-based activities such as ocean and

cove that’s only accessible by foot. Both

Maori identity, plenty of good cafes and

river fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving,

beaches are on the Nga Tapuwae o Toi

accommodation options, and you’ve got a

swimming (including swimming with dolphins),

walkway, a 16 kilometre round-trip that

superb destination that’s ever so slightly “off

beachcombing, walking and hunting.

includes significant pa sites, seabird colonies,

the beaten track”.

The main town is Whakatane, a picturesque coastal town tucked under a rocky hill alongside the Whakatane River.

bird-filled native forest and superb coastal, rural and forest vistas. Ohope stretches to the Ohiwa Harbour,

Its size (population 15 000) means it has all

where thousands of seabirds make their

the amenities of a busy metropolis without

home on the mudflats and sandbanks.

For visitor information, see www.walkthevolcano.co.nz or contact 0800 942 528.

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trip to White Island has been on my wish list for many years, and when I finally got the chance to visit late last year, the experience far exceeded expectations. The island can be accessed via helicopter with Vulcan Helicopters, which gives you an exciting whirl over the island before landing on the crater floor and walking to the edge of the steaming crater lake. White Island Flights offer scenic fixed flights over the island. With plenty of time to spare, we took a boat excursion with White Island Tours, who also run the Rendezvous Motel opposite the wharf where their large, comfortable boats

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are moored. Thus, in the morning we merely had to roll out of bed and wander across to board the boat. We soon eased out through the Whakatane River mouth and as we cruised past humpbacked Whale Island, a large pod of dolphins began frolicking around the boat, holding us spellbound with their playful antics. They stayed with us for quite some time, and before long, we cruised into a sheltered bay where we transferred via inflatable to White Island’s broken jetty. With hard hats on and gas masks at hand, we trekked across the barren moonscape of the crater floor, feeling totally insignificant

beneath a crescent of towering crater walls. Steam vents hissed and roared, emitting swirling clouds that added to the otherworldly atmosphere. At the crater lake, stinging sulphur fumes had us grabbing for gas masks, while amid the stark ruins of the sulphur works, we pondered the fate of men who’d lived, worked and died in this inhospitable environment. It was a truly awe-inspiring experience, and during lunch back on board the boat, everyone seemed strangely subdued. Perhaps like us, they were contemplating the power and majesty of this remarkable island. – Editor

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Whakarewarewa Village

Steamy pleasures and hidden treasures ROTORUA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS GEOTHERMAL ACTIVITY, MAORI CULTURE AND SPA TRADITION. SECLUDED, BUSH-FRINGED LAKES AND REMOTE FORESTS ADD TO THE ALLURE.

otorua’s lakes, rivers and forest

culture. In the 1880s the healing powers of

provided the first inhabitants, the

Rotorua’s geothermal waters were recognised,

Arawa people, with a rich source of

and it became a popular spa resort.

food, while the geothermal resources gave

Today’s visitors can enjoy similar

an endless supply of hot water and steam

experiences with many places to see

for the hangi (earth ovens). Early tourists

bubbling mud pools, active geysers and

came to view the region’s unique natural

steaming lakes. You can soak in the soothing

wonders and experience its welcoming Maori

waters of a hot spring, unwind with a

Rainbow Springs

Agrodome

therapeutic spa or massage, or ease aches

offering myriad options for short walks,

publicly accessible lakes where you can

and pains with a mud wrap sourced from

hiking, mountain-biking, horse-riding and

fish for trout, swim, kayak, take a cruise or

local geothermal areas.

bird-watching. In Whakarewarewa Forest,

simply stroll on a lakeside beach.

five minutes’ drive from the city centre,

The lakes district – an easy twenty minutes

culture in New Zealand. Just over a third of

stately Californian redwoods stand guard

drive from the city centre – offers plenty of

the region’s population is Maori, with around

over a network of walking and biking tracks

walking options. A 5km track around Blue

35 marae, and various cultural attractions.

suitable for all skill levels. The forest is free to

Lake winds through pine forest and reveals

Visitors can easily experience this living

the public throughout the year. Further out,

several good swimming beaches. Okareka

culture, whether it’s sampling indigenous

Whirinaki Forest and Te Urewera National

Walkway is a 5.5km return walk through

food, learning its fascinating history and

Park offer spectacular hiking and bird-

farmland, beach, lake and wetland scenery.

legends, enjoying a hangi and concert, or

watching in magnificent native rainforest.

A well-formed bush walk in Okere Falls Scenic

trying carving, weaving and traditional games.

Adding to the region’s natural beauty is

Reserve has lookouts over the Okere River

It’s also a good place to see Maori artisans

a network of stunning lakes. Approaching

and its waterfalls. Challenge yourself with a

carving pounamu (jade), bone or wood using

Rotorua from the northwest on State

hike to the summit of Mt Tarawera, which

traditional and modern methods.

Highway 5, you’ll catch glimpses of Lake

looms moodily over pristine Lake Tarawera

Rotorua from the top of the rugged

or kayak over the calm waters of Lake Rotoiti

Mamaku Ranges. This is one of fourteen

on a new excursion offered by Waimarino. It

Native and exotic forests cloak much of the region (forestry is an important industry),

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pools with tales of Maori myths and history.. Coming from the northwest you’ll pass attractions such as Off Road New Zealand, Agroventures and Skyline Skyrides, which comprise part of the region’s growing range of adventure activities. Skyline Skyrides is an old favourite with New Zealanders. This all-weather attraction is set on Mt Ngongotaha (487m), and is guaranteed to get the blood pumping. Three exciting luge – three-wheeled carts – tracks snake over five kilometres of the mountainside, so don a safety helmet and feel the wind in your face as you hurtle downhill. Also on site is the exhilarating Skyswing, which sends you skywards at 120kph, providing amazing views of Rotorua city and the lake from the safety of your harness. Atop Mt Ngongotaha is the Cableway Restaurant and Bar, the perfect location to dine while enjoying panoramic views. Open daily, it’s fully licensed with capacity for 499 people. They serve breakfast, café meals, a buffet lunch, and a nine-course buffet dinner. Some of the Agroventures rides, including the quirkily named Zorb and Shweeb, originated in Rotorua and consequently the region has become a popular place to challenge your spirit. Experience thrilling 360-degree spins in a jetboat, raft or sledge down a choice of rivers (trips vary in difficulty), or get your blood pumping with a scree slide into the crater of an active volcano. Other attractions provide plenty for

GUARDIANS OF HISTORy

n the late 1800s, the New Zealand government decided to capitalise on the curative powers of Rotorua’s thermal waters and began developing a fashionable Europeanstyle tourism and healing resort that included bathhouses, promenades, a band

rotunda, a tea-house, and natural geothermal features set amid ornamental gardens. Today

all the family. Paradise Valley Springs

Rotorua’s tranquil Government Gardens are still home to the picturesque 1908 Bathhouse,

Nature Park features wild trout, animals

which was once an internationally renowned medical spa. The imposing Bathhouse now

and birdlife in a native bush setting. Lion

houses the excellent Rotorua Museum – a storehouse of treasures featuring permanent

feeding takes place daily at 2.30pm and

galleries and cinema experiences that cover everything from the Mt Tarawera eruption, to

shouldn’t be missed. The Agrodome, a

Maori history and the spa era.

160-hectare working sheep and cattle farm,

The other iconic building in the gardens is the splendid Blue Baths complex, which

gives visitors a hands-on farming experience

opened in 1931. While other Rotorua bathhouses were mainly for medicinal purposes,

and a chance to interact with commercially

the Blue Baths were purely for pleasure. Elegant Spanish-style architecture, white tiles,

farmed animals. The world-renowned sheep

sun balconies and diving towers, submerged lighting and sparkling sapphire pools echoed

show runs three times a day and includes

the movie-star glamour of the era. Not only that, it marked the first time that men and

shearing, lamb feeding and cow-milking

women could bathe together in public, and mixed bathing at the Blue Baths quickly

demonstrations.

became de rigueur.

Rainbow Springs Nature Park is home to

Today the Blue Baths have been stunningly restored inside and out, and are again the

Kiwi Encounter, a working hatchery and

epitome of style and sophistication. The glittering pools are open to the public, and the

nursery. Kiwi are hatched and nurtured

former adult changing rooms are a museum gallery recording the history of the baths.

here, and when mature enough they are released back into the wild in their original

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icturesque Taupo town hugs the

ranging from jetboating to volcanic air

shores of Lake Taupo (pronounced

safaris, hot pools to skydiving, and lake

Toe-paw), a massive body of water

cruises to trout fishing.

that’s roughly the size of Singapore. It’s

Taupo is the northern gateway to the

a popular holiday spot for both Kiwis

active volcanoes Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro

and visitors, and offers great shopping,

and Mt Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom in the film

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Soak in one of the region’s thermal pools Scream as you leap from a plane or bungy platform Take a wild jetboat ride to the base of Huka Falls Take the floatplane to Orakei Korako thermal area

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outlook, while at ground level the Volcanic

You can see thundering Huka Falls, 3km

Loop Highway around the lake and mountains

north of Taupo, from above, or from below

is another great way to see the region.

on a launch or jetboat trip. Not far away you

Active people who want to experience a truly volcanic landscape can traverse Mt Tongariro on the spectacular 17km Tongariro

can gorge on freshwater prawns or buy them to take home. The Taupo region is a great place for those

Crossing, generally reckoned to be the

who love the outdoors. Tramping, skydiving,

best one-day hike in New Zealand. Alpine

bungy jumping over the Waikato River,

conditions change rapidly so check weather

jetboating, 4x4 motorbiking, whitewater

forecasts and make sure you’re well-prepared.

rafting, horse-trekking, mountain-biking,

A less arduous way of experiencing Taupos

abseiling and rock-climbing are among the

volcanic heritage is to sink into geothermally-

outdoor pursuits on offer. There are six good

heated water at one of the town’s hot pool

golf courses in the region including the

complexes while the kids enjoy a hot-water

excellent Wairakei International course and

playground. Also try Tokaanu hot springs, at

the Jack Nicklaus designed Kinloch Club.

the southern end of Lake Taupo. Minutes north of Taupo near Wairakei

Lake Taupo and its rivers are a trout fishing wonderland. Hire a guide and explore some

village you’ll find boiling mud pools, thermal

of the region’s pristine streams and rivers.

valleys and steaming geysers, plus brilliantly

Tongariro River is almost legendary among

coloured silica terraces. The man-made

trout fishers, and on its banks you’ll find

Wairakei Terraces are a window into history;

the National Trout Centre, where a new

there’s also a Maori village, an animal park,

underwater viewing room gives a trout’s eye

aviary and the recently reinstated Te Kiri o

view of the fish.

Hinekai (Honeymoon) Pool, known for its healing powers. At Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park you

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In the warmer months Lake Taupo’s beaches are popular with swimmers and sunbathers; you can sail and kayak, waterski or parasail

can wander through a valley of unbelievable

behind a speedboat. A lake cruise to the

colours; a world of bubbling hot springs,

famous Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay is

geysers and great natural beauty. Scenes

another popular activity. Lake Taupo Museum

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rom Taupo the quickest route south

River City, Whanganui. A more adventurous

through the central North Island is SH1,

option is to take the Whanganui River Road,

which encompasses the desolate but

passing through tiny riverside settlements

beautiful Desert Road on the eastern side

of historic importance to both Maori and

of the mountains. However, other central

Pakeha. The river was once an important

routes eventually end up in Wellington, each

transport route, and is now a popular place

offering its own combination of scenery,

for recreational trips such as the jetboat ride

activities, towns and attractions.

to the Bridge to Nowhere, and canoe trips.

The towns of National Park and Ohakune

If you head east from Ohakune, rejoin SH1

are a great base for challenging mountain

at Waiouru, where the imposing QE II Army

hikes but if you prefer a gentle stroll, there

Museum has excellent displays related to New

are plenty both on and off the mountains.

Zealand’s military history. From there, the road

Walks that combine heritage with bush and

winds through a landscape of deep gorges

alpine scenery include Te Porere Redoubt,

carved out by the Rangitikei River –another

a well-preserved fortification site built by

outdoor playground offering many adventure

Maori leader Te Kooti, and the historic Old

options. En route, stop and enjoy typical rural

Coach Road at Ohakune. The latter includes

towns like Taihape and Hunterville where the

viaducts, bridges, and cobbled surfaces and

welcome is warm and genuine.

is part of the new National Cycleway project. Near Ohakune at Raetihi, you can take TrEkkInG nEar brIDGE To nowHErE

SH4 via the scenic Paraparas south to the

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HAWKE’S bAy

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many lives and destroyed untold buildings

kilometres of dedicated walking and cycle trails,

in Hawke’s Bay. Napier and Hastings were

most of which are flat. Trails meander along the

rebuilt in the Art Deco and Spanish Mission

seaside, through cities, down river valleys, and

styles and today the architecture is a feature of

through picturesque vineyards and orchards.

n 1931, a devastating earthquake claimed

the region.

You can work off the calories on over 40

The walk and cycle-ways run along Napier’s

Hawke’s Bay is also renowned for its superb

Marine Parade, which boasts lovely sunken

food and wine – especially red wine – and

gardens, a soundshell and several statues and

around seventy wineries dot the landscape,

memorials, as well as the National Aquarium

many of which have cellar doors where you

of New Zealand. The facility has a large

can taste and buy wine. Some have picnic areas

oceanarium with an underwater viewing

and several have top-class restaurants housed in

tunnel, and many smaller tanks that hold

magnificent buildings in stunning locations.

aquatic creatures from around the world. Time

The region’s food trail has around eighty-five

your visit to see divers feed the sharks and

stops, with products ranging from olives and

stingrays, or if you’re a certified diver, get in

oils, breads and preserved delicacies to honey,

amongst them yourself.

fresh-roasted coffee, gourmet bacon, hand-

A long-established Hawke’s Bay eco-

made chocolate and famous Rush Munro’s

experience is a trip to the Cape Kidnappers

ice cream. The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market

gannet colony (season ends early May), where

operates a Saturday Urban Market in Napier

thousands of birds breed, nest and raise their

and a Sunday Farmers’ Market at the A&P

young on the rugged headland. You can get

Showgrounds, Hastings.

there by tractor and trailer along the beach, or

Great reasons to visit:

overland across a working farm. A few minutes drive around “the hill” from Napier’s CBD you’ll find Ahuriri, a busy entertainment precinct offering a string of great cafes and bars on the waterfront. Several are housed in revamped heritage buildings, and the suburb is also home to Napier’s most photographed Art Deco building, the National Tobacco Company. The region has a good range of accommodation, including vineyard cottages, hotels and apartments with an Art Deco ambience.

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TARANAKI

must-dos

Watch a stunning sunset from a Taranaki beach Cycle or walk along New Plymouth’s coastal walkway Catch a scene from Romeo and Juliet at Stratford’s glockenspiel (daily at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 7pm sharp) Enjoy the mountain view while you picnic at Lake Mangamahoe Take a whirl in a helicopter over Mt Taranaki

Not to be missed is a walk along New Plymouth’s international award-winning waterfront walkway, where the graceful Wind Wand designed by renowned kinetic artist Len Lye creates a focal point. Lye’s collection is held at the city’s contemporary gallery, the Govett-Brewster. In Hawera, Tawhiti Museum is often touted as the country’s best private museum. Mt Taranaki is surrounded by Egmont National Park, the most accessible of New Zealand’s national parks. It offers more than 300km of walking tracks, whether it’s

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a short nature walk through the magical

oday the majestic 2518m peak of Mt

from cultural festivals like WOMAD to huge

Taranaki sits at the heart of Taranaki,

concerts and international sporting events.

a relatively undiscovered region that

A good starting point is Puke Ariki, a

offers culture and urban sophistication,

modern, interactive museum that houses

outdoor pursuits, and a beautiful natural

the i-SITE Visitor Centre, the city library,

environment. The region’s main urban area

a café, a restaurant and a museum shop.

is New Plymouth, which was judged New

Puke Ariki’s permanent exhibitions trace the

Zealand’s best city (North & South magazine)

history and events that have formed this

and the world’s best small city (LiveCom

proud, creative region, from the mythical and

awards). The city boasts many visitor

physical birth of Mount Taranaki, through

attractions, and hosts many major events

land wars and pioneering innovation.

‘Goblin Forest’ or the overnight Pouakai Circuit for the more intrepid adventurer. Taranaki’s other dominant landscape feature is the sea, which wraps around it on three sides. The northern coastline features wide river mouths, rugged cliff faces and towering rock formations. Meanwhile, south of New Plymouth world-class surf breaks peel from spots along the 100km Surf Highway 45. The province is renowned for its gardens, including native garden Te Kainga Marire, and the sub-alpine Pukeiti Gardens, known worldwide for its showy rhododendrons. A stroll through New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park will show why voters gave it the coveted Mayfair position on the New Zealand version of Monopoly. The 52-hectare park combines with Brooklands Park to provide a bushy oasis of lakes and streams, display houses, gardens and walking trails.

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Walk with virtual moa at ZEALANDIA: The Exhibition Walk with real kakariki on Matiu-Somes Island Read the “text sculptures” on the Wellington waterfront Visit Te Papa and the Museum of Wellington Head over the Rimutaka Hill to the Wairarapa vineyards See twelve great attractions via the hop on/hop off CitySights bus Study the southern skies at the Carter Observatory Admire the city’s diverse art in public places TE PaPa MUSEUM

Coffee, culture

and conservation

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from 1000 years ago to the present day.

conservation success stories in the

Another accessible sanctuary is Matiu-

heart of the city, but in Wellington

Somes Island in Wellington Harbour, which

and interactive interpretations of the entire nation’s history, life and culture. If you want to delve further into New

dedicated volunteers have created a special

was once a quarantine station for humans

Zealand history and culture, significant

place to hand down to future generations.

and animals, and an internment camp and

national collections are Archives New

ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience

defensive position during the World Wars.

Zealand in Mulgrave St and the National

is a scenic oasis covering 225 hectares of a

The island can be reached by ferry but for an

Library (embracing the Turnbull Library) in

forested inner-city valley.

interesting introduction, take a Ship ‘n Chip

Molesworth Street. Free guided tours of

tour offered by the Museum of Wellington

Parliament Buildings run on the hour, starting

that excludes non-native animals and on a

City & Sea. It includes an informative tour of

at the Beehive Visitor Centre.

bushwalk in this “living ark” tui, kereru and

this excellent museum, a fish and chip lunch

kaka will almost certainly be seen, and you

and the ferry ride to the island.

It’s surrounded by a predator-proof fence

might even spot endangered tuatara, little

The Museum of Wellington City & Sea

Wellington is a compact city, so if you stay somewhere central (CityLife in Lambton Quay is a good example) the waterfront and many

spotted kiwi, saddleback, hihi and giant weta.

gives an intriguing insight into Wellington’s

attractions will be within walking distance.

The sanctuary’s evocative ZEALANDIA: The

history, while further along the waterfront

The hotel is close to the lower cable-car

Exhibition uses cutting-edge technology to

Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, is

terminal, and a ride in this iconic vehicle to

trace New Zealand’s environmental history

a magnificent showcase of art, artefacts

the Botanic Gardens gives wonderful views

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and strolling, or swimming and surfing.

Caffé Italiano, Vivace or Peoples Coffee. The

Oriental Bay is a city favourite, while across the harbour there’s pretty Days Bay. To the

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MARLbOROUGH

After the

harvest

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MarlboroUGH SoUnDS

ince Marlborough’s first commercial

up other delicious delights: succulent seafood

71km trail passes lush forest, historic bays and

vineyard was planted in 1973, the region

from crystal-clear waterways includes scallops,

skyline ridges.

has gained a reputation for producing

crayfish, famed greenshell mussels, salmon or

some of the finest wines in the world. As well as the flagship sauvignon blanc variety, the

freshly caught snapper. There are many places crafting superb

Accommodation along the track ranges from backpackers to high-end, and with transfers and luggage undertaken by water-

region also produces chardonnay, pinot noir,

dishes, whether it’s among the vines at one of

taxi, it means easy access and a relaxed

pinot gris and methode traditionnelle.

the many award-winning winery restaurants, a

experience. To make it even easier, local

Of more than 100 wineries, around fifty

stylish urban eatery, or a country café. If you’re

operators provide packages combining water

have ‘cellar doors’ ranging from well-known

self-catering, pick up seasonal specialties at the

transfers, accommodation, walking, mountain

international brands to small boutique family

farm gate or at the Sunday Farmer’s Market.

biking and sea kayaking.

producers. Several local wine trail operators

But Marlborough is more than just fabulous

Marlborough has a number of cultural

provide popular ways to see and sample

wine and food. The region boasts magnificent

attractions, among them the Omaka Aviation

what Marlborough has to offer, be it by

scenery, including the intricate network of

Heritage Centre, which brings to life the

coach or bicycle.

waterways and headlands of the Marlborough

heroes of WWI aviation. There’s a full range of

Sounds. A great way to see some of the

accommodation, including several delightful

ripen, but the region’s culinary fare doesn’t

Sounds 1500km coastline is by walking all or

boutique properties, some of which are nestled

stop at wine. The unspoiled environment gives

part of the Queen Charlotte Track. This iconic

amongst the vineyards.

Record sunshine hours help the grapes

Great reasons to visit:

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NELSON

must-dos

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Enjoy a leisurely lunch among the grapevines Hike the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park Skydive over, or walk and kayak the Abel Tasman National Park Discover Nelson’s fabulous Saturday market See the mountains reflected in a bush-fringed alpine lake Get inspired by the creative ingenuity on show at the WOW Museum kaITErITErI kaYakS

Top of

the south

USE nElSon’S SUn-FIllED aUTUMn DaYS To EXPErIEnCE ITS lakES,

bEaCHES, MoUnTaInS anD ForESTS.

elson/Tasman boasts three diverse

lifestyle. From here you can take guided safaris

national parks that can be explored

to Farewell Spit, the northernmost tip of the

in a variety of ways. Beyond Motueka

South Island. The sandy 35km spit – Onetahua

is Kahurangi, the country’s second-largest

or “heaped up sand” to Maori – is a protected

kaYak In a PEaCEFUl baY, or TakE

national park and home to the Heaphy Track,

bird sanctuary that harbours a variety of

a waTEr TaXI To an ISolaTED CoVE.

a five-day walk to Karamea on the West Coast.

resident and migratory seabirds. Guided safaris

Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for

also take in the historic lighthouse.

SkYDIVE InTo a SCEnIC DroP ZonE,

beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, and

With over 350 artists and artisans in the

offers a stunning escape for trampers and sea

region, it’s no wonder that Nelson is often

kayakers. Inland, the Nelson Lakes National Park

referred to as the arts capital of the country.

is a paradise of bird-filled beech forest, jagged

Many ply their craft from homes, galleries and

mountains, clear streams and tranquil lakes.

colourful markets in attractive Nelson city,

Plenty of operators are keen to get you

but others are found throughout the wider

out and into it, and if you want to see it

region. Studios, galleries and workshops can

from above Skydive Abel Tasman will happily

be visited, but a Nelson art experience doesn’t

oblige. After a twenty-minute scenic flight

have to be passive. Fun, interactive classes are

over stunning scenery you leap (attached to

available on anything from bone carving to

an experienced instructor of course!) into a glorious drop zone of mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and beaches. For land-based thrills, drop into Happy Valley Adventures, a one-stop shop for thrillseekers where you can ride a horse or a quad bike, ride the Skywire flying fox, play paintball, take a safari tour or even have a ride in the amphibious Argo. Golden Bay, over the steep Takaka Hill in the nElSon lakES, TraVErS VallEY

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northwest, is a scenic jewel with a laid-back

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DownTown nElSon

bead making, and painting to pottery.

abEl TaSMan naTIonal Park

the region produces hops, olives and many abEl TaSMan aQUa TaXI

Nelson is home to the inspirational WOW

kinds of fruit. There’s a well-mapped trail of

– the World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars

28 wineries, and locally grown hops supply

Museum – which is just two minutes from

boutique breweries. Seafood is a regional

the National Park, year-round, with

the airport. The mind-blowing collection in

speciality and the many rivers that lace the

additional early and late departure times.

the WearableArt™ Gallery is a tribute to the

area provide freshwater fishing. Great cafes,

Aqua Taxi has two departure bases:

creativity and ingenuity of artists working

bars and restaurants abound.

Marahau and Kaiteriteri. The drivers will

with a range of materials. Meanwhile the

Festivals are a recurring theme in this region,

classic car gallery showcases an eclectic mix

with celebrations for everything from jazz to

of some of the most sought-after makes and

kite flying, seafood, busking and music. But if

models ever produced.

you can’t visit during a festival, don’t worry –

Nelson’s Mediterranean climate and fertile

Services run the entire length of

show you a good time and share some of their stories on your journey. Phone 03 527 8083 or Freephone 0800 278 282. www.aquataxi.co.nz

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WEST COAST

must-dos

Get up close to the glaciers on a guided trip Rejuvenate in the hot pools at Franz Josef Pan for gold at Shantytown Watch pounamu (jade) carvers create fine jewellery Try to spot kotuku, the graceful white heron Listen to birdsong in a remote rainforest See the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes

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Go wild

in the west

wEDGED bETwEEn THE SoUTHErn alPS anD THE TaSMan SEa, THE wEST CoaST IS a rEGIon oF TowErInG MoUnTaInS, rUSHInG rIVErS, anD wIlD CoaSTlInES. ITS FaMoUS, EaSIlY aCCESSIblE GlaCIErS arE THE ICInG on THE CakE.

ften called Glacier Country, the West

can choose from three invitingly warm main

Coast has more than sixty glaciers in

pools, or bush-fringed private pools.

the Westland/Tai Poutini National Park

The region’s five diverse national parks –

alone; among them are the twin jewels of the

Kahurangi, Paparoa, Arthur’s Pass, Westland

Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, two of the most

and Mt Aspiring – make it a paradise for

accessible glaciers in the world.

nature lovers. Scenic flights, climbing, caving,

To fully appreciate the grandeur and

quad-biking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and

geology of these remarkable ice-flows, it’s best

jetboating are all on offer, as are mountain-

to take a guided trip with experienced local

biking, fishing and gold panning. Countless

operators. Fox Glacier Guides and Franz Josef

walks and hikes range from gentle rambles

Glacier Guides offer several options on the

to challenging adventures: try the Heaphy

respective glaciers, and whether you choose

Track (but book well in advance), or take an

a half or full-day walk, a heli-hike, or ice-

easy stroll to serene Lake Matheson near Fox

climbing you’ll be well looked after by friendly,

Glacier, where New Zealand’s highest peak,

professional guides. After an exhilarating day

Aoraki/Mt Cook, and Mt Tasman are reflected

on the ice, soothe your aching muscles in the

in the glassy waters.

Glacier Hot Pools at Franz Josef, where you

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HaaST rIVEr

The scenic, pristine wetland and lagoon at coastal Okarito is a birdwatcher’s paradise. As well as being home to more than 45 wetland species, it’s the breeding ground of the graceful kotuku, the white heron. Another coastal must-see is Punakaiki, with its spectacular blowholes and soaring limestone stacks called the Pancake Rocks. Interesting historic sites and attractions trace the region’s settlement, which began when Maori came in search of sacred pounamu (greenstone). In the 1860s gold fever drew Europeans to the West Coast, many of whom stayed when the gold ran out and established farms, forestry and commerce. Near Greymouth you can experience this history at Shantytown, a cultural and heritage attraction inspired by the PanCakE roCkS PUnakaIkI.

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gold rushes. Around thirty historic buildings recreate a 19th-century pioneer town, and the attraction offers interactive experiences such as gold-panning, steam train rides and a bush sawmill experience. The descendants of those early pioneers – today’s “Coasters” – are independent, hospitable people, and warmly welcome visitors to this special part of the country. Museums and galleries, craft shops, cafés and good restaurants are found throughout the region, and accommodation options include luxury lodges, hotels and motels, camping, cottages and backpackers. A scenically brilliant way to get to the Coast is via the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth.

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WANAKA

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An enviable lifestyle

GEnUInE HoSPITalITY IS a kEY ValUE oF wanaka’S “lIFESTYlE rESErVE” ConCEPT, So VISITorS wIll rECEIVE a warM wElCoME To THIS rEGIon oF TowErInG PEakS, GlEaMInG lakES anD bEaUTIFUl rIVEr VallEYS wanaka SkYDIVE

anaka is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, which is

native forest of the Matukituki valley. Wanaka has an excellent selection of

with 1.5 kilometres of passages will intrigue visitors of all ages, as will its crazy leaning

restaurants, cafés and shops as well as a

tower and tilted house. Even the toilets will

that make up Te Wahipounamu World Heritage

thriving arts and crafts community. It’s within

get you thinking!

Area. The area is especially loved by hikers, day

easy reach of the world-class Central Otago

walkers and climbers, who revel in this pristine

vineyards, so hopping on the wine trail is easy

Zealand Fighter Pilots’ Museum, which

alpine wilderness. A favourite with local hikers

— just 55km away in Cromwell there’s Quartz

features aircraft, stories and exhibits related

and runners alike is Mt Roy (between Wanaka

Reef, Nevis Bluff, Carrick and Bald Hills, to

to fighter pilots and the World Wars.

and Glendhu Bay), which affords great views

name a few. However, locals recommend

Meanwhile the National Transport and Toy

from a height of 1578 metres.

grabbing a picnic or some nibbles and

Museum is an incredible private collection

walking to Rippon Vineyard to taste wines

boasting over 600 vehicles (including 30 fire

biking, sky-diving, jetboating, paragliding,

in what must surely be one of the world’s

engines!), twelve aircraft, 30,000 toys and

lake cruising and kayaking. Fly-fishers can’t

most picturesque vineyards. Beer lovers can

thousands of miscellaneous items. In keeping

resist the lakes and rivers, and the chances of

visit and tour Beerworks, a boutique brewery

with the offbeat theme, Paradiso Cinema is a

landing a plump rainbow trout are high. In

producing handcrafted, chemical-free brews.

great spot for a flick with seating consisting

part of the sacred peaks and valleys

Other outdoor activities include mountain

the warmer months, Lake Wanaka is popular

A unique Wanaka attraction is the

Other Wanaka attractions are the New

of old couches and a car. With daily flights from Christchurch and

for wakeboarding, waterskiing and sailing.

bewildering but fascinating Puzzling World,

Another way to appreciate the region’s beauty

which has been voted in the world’s top ten

just an hour’s drive from Queenstown, Lake

is on Deep Canyon’s canyoning trips through

“weird attractions”. Its puzzling eccentricities

Wanaka is easy to get to by air or road.

the spectacular crystal cascades, pools, and

of holograms, optical illusions, and a labyrinth

Great reasons to visit:

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Nature’s playground

GIANT SPERM WHALES ARE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS IN THE DEEP TRENCHES OFF THE KAIKOURA COAST. SEABIRDS, OTHER WHALE SPECIES, DOLPHINS AND SEALS OFTEN ENCHANT WITH THEIR ENTERTAINING ANTICS.

Whale Watch, Kaikoura

21st century. The whales feed on rich marine life in the deep Kaikoura Canyon, which

attracted by the area’s abundance of fish. Other Kaikoura activities include fishing,

verlooked by a range of snow-capped

runs along the coast quite close to shore.

four-wheel drive adventures, walking and

mountains, the Kaikoura region in

These giants of the sea can be seen from a

horse trekking. There’s also a picturesque

North Canterbury first attracted Maori,

Whale Watch boat or small plane as they rise

golf course just south of the town. There are

who came to harvest its abundant seafood

to replenish their air supply then return to

many places to sample Kaikoura’s famous

(kai = food, koura = crayfish). European

the depths in an awesome display of grace.

seafood – try the crayfish (lobster), scallops,

whalers and sealers followed, and Kaikoura

Dusky dolphins, rare Hector’s dolphins and

mussels, blue cod or butterfish. If you like

town is built on the site of a whaling station

fur seals also entertain visitors at sea, and

wine, visit the Kaikoura Winery which boasts

that was established in 1843.

seals can be seen on rocks south of town

limestone cellars and spectacular views.

Ironically, the sperm whale, once hunted for its oil, has helped Kaikoura prosper in the

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and out on the peninsula. Seabirds too – including the rare wandering albatross – are

Accommodation ranges from coastal campsites to a unique lodge with luxurious tree houses.

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CANTERBURY

must-dos

Soak up the French ambience at Akaroa Indulge in a spa treatment at Hanmer Springs Take a horse trek in peaceful Peel Forest Raft or kayak the Rangitata River

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Canterbury welcomes EarTHQUakE UPDaTE Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch, who suffered a destructive earthquake on February 22. The quake resulted in loss of life and major damage to buildings and infrastructure. At the time of writing, part of Christchurch’s CBD is still cordoned off, but the wider Christchurch and Canterbury region continues to welcome visitors. The airport is operating normally, although some flights have been rescheduled. Main roads in and out of the region are unaffected. The famous TranzAlpine rail service over the Southern Alps to Greymouth is running daily, while the TranzCoastal from Picton has temporarily been replaced by coaches to allow for important freight movement on the line. Most Christchurch-based rental car companies, shuttles and tour operators are

Savour the North Canterbury Food and Wine Trail

you

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hile the heart of New Zealand’s beautiful Garden City is currently off limits, dozens of the city’s

tourism attractions have already rolled out the

functioning as usual, although their location may have changed. Check ahead for

post-earthquake welcome mat. Meanwhile,

instructions. Most tourism attractions, including many in Christchurch itself, are open

business continues as usual in the unaffected

for business. This includes Up Up & Away Ballooning, the International Antarctic Centre,

regional tourism hubs, which offer everything

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Orana Park Wildlife & Shuttle, Tanks For Everything and

from sumptuous wine and food to hot pools

many more.

and alpine experiences; from horse trekking

Accommodation in the city is in high demand so book in advance, and advise providers

and rafting, to whale watching and swimming

of any change in plans.

with dolphins.

Status updates are available on the ofﬁcial tourism source www.christchurchnz.com

sparkling harbour surrounded by rugged

Akaroa, on Banks Peninsula, is set on a hills. The waters are home to a variety of sea life, and wildlife cruises offer the chance to see fur seals, penguins and other birdlife –

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and if you’re lucky, rare Hector’s dolphins. The

streams. It’s the home of New Zealand’s

Planetarium and Museum as well as the

quaint village has a French ambience, and the

highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook

Hillary Gallery, which traces Sir Ed’s ties to the

audio tour (available from the information

(3754m), where you can experience anything

region, and celebrates a lifetime of physical

centre) around its charming historic buildings

from a short walk to a multi-day hike,

and humanitarian achievements.

will reveal the reasons why.

boating on a glacier lake or even a scenic

The Alpine Pacific Triangle (see boxed

The Mackenzie District is also renowned for its clear, star-filled night skies – in

flight with a snow landing.

fact, it’s hoped that the region will soon

text) offers another assortment of pleasures,

Aoraki Mount Cook is where the late

while the breathtaking scenery of the fabled

Sir Edmund Hillary (a much-loved, iconic

be designated a UNESCO World Heritage

Mackenzie District – just 2.5 hours southwest

New Zealander, that’s him on the $5 note)

Starlight Reserve. A tour to Mt John

of Christchurch – will stop you in your tracks.

practised before he became the first to

Observatory will leave you starry-eyed, and

This is a land of lofty tussock-covered high

conquer Mt Everest. Be sure to visit the Sir

this research observatory is also an interesting

country, snowy mountains, glacial lakes,

Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Mount

place to visit in the daytime.

orderly canals and meandering mountain

Cook Village, which features a 3D movie,

An alternative route south from

ALpINE pACIFIC TRIANGLE

his scenic touring route forms a triangle

the waterslides.

between the Waipara Valley wine region,

Other activities include forest walks, horse-

the spa town of Hanmer Springs and the

trekking, mountain biking, jetboating, golf,

whale-watching hotspot of Kaikoura – with plenty

fishing and skiing at nearby Mt Lyford. The town

of scenic panoramas along the way.

has plenty of good accommodation and eateries.

Kaikoura sits half way between Picton and

At the bottom of the triangle, 45 minutes north

Christchurch, overlooked by towering mountains.

of Christchurch, is the Waipara Valley, an up-

Here you can go whale watching by boat or small

and-coming wine region producing some fine

plane, or encounter playful dusky dolphins and

wine, especially Pinot Noir, Riesling, chardonnay

colonies of fur seals (see Kaikoura story).

and sauvignon blanc. Several wineries have

From Kaikoura, drive inland on State Highway

restaurants offering local cuisine and some have

70 and follow the signs to Hanmer Springs. The

vineyard accommodation.

main drawcard for decades has been Hanmer’s

A vintage train runs between Waipara and

thermal pools complex, today a regular winner

Waikiri through scenic Weka Pass on the first

of tourism awards. Soak in hot water or relax in

and third Sundays of each month, and most

the newly revamped spa while the kids play on

public holidays.

Great reasons to visit:

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Milford Sound, the Shotover Jet rockets

the Dart River. They also operate inflatable

through river canyons on a breathtaking

Funyaks: you go upriver by jetboat and paddle

thrill ride, or you can sail peacefully up Lake

gently back, exploring the Rockburn Chasm on

Wakatipu on an America’s Cup yacht.

the way. Drive from Queenstown or be

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ucked under The Remarkables mountain range at the edge of pristine Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s natural beauty

The rushing waters are ideal for high-

collected from your hotel – it’s a great

energy rafting, and companies like

trip. You can also take a scenic flight to

attracts visitors all year round. Its extensive

Queenstown Rafting offer rafting experiences

Glenorchy and get a bird’s-eye view of

range of amenities and attractions includes

in the Shotover River, the Kawarau River and

the Alps.

adventure tourism, fishing, golf, wine and

the Landsborough River, as well as a variety of

food, shopping, nightlife, and world-class

“action combos”.

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To sustain all that activity, you’ll need a good bed and great food, and whatever

QUEENSTOWN

must-dos

See what lies beneath at Milford Deep Underwater Observatory Face the fear on a tandem skydive Hold on tight during a thrilling jetboat ride Cruise, sail or speed up Lake Wakatipu Play 18 holes at stunning Jack’s Point Watch the sunset from a lakeside bar Catch a movie at Arrowtown’s hip cinema

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enjoyed by the lake or an indulgent degustation dinner in a discreet, intimate venue. Team your meal with a fabulous Central Otago wine, or dine at one of the celebrated wineries just outside town. Coffee culture flourishes in downtown and lakeside areas. In the warmer months the streets buzz with alfresco diners basking in late sunsets, drinking locally-crafted, awardwinning beers and wine; in winter, hearty fare is served in front of roaring fires. Queenstown

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ature took millions of years to create the towering mountains, glaciers and deep fiords of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park, but it will only take you a few hours to enjoy them. Several sightseeing options are available from Queenstown and Te Anau.

You can fly in by plane or helicopter, drive yourself through the Homer Tunnel, or sit back in

small casinos, The Wharf, on Steamer Wharf,

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snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls and ancient lush rainforest.

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From the air you’ll see impressive glaciers and hanging valleys, while by road there’s a

alongside the ubiquitous gaming machines.

dramatic vista of mirror lakes, rustling beech forest, the Homer Tunnel, and debris from

As well as the driving range and 9-hole short

past avalanches. Once there, cruise up the fiord of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea,

course at Frankton, golfers will find several

stopping to view cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, verdant rainforest,

top-notch 18-hole courses, all dominated by

and seal and penguin colonies. Should gentle dolphins be at play, there’s always time to

the region’s magnificent scenery.

observe their exuberance.

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ed out, or just in need of pampering, soak in

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DUNEDIN

must-dos

Dunedin (population 120,000), the South

any time of year. You can also tour Speight’s

1848 by Scottish Presbyterian immigrants, and

brewery, and the Cadbury chocolate factory,

retains a distinct Gaelic charm. It boasts many

where as well as learning about chocolate-

fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and

making you can sample the goodies.

Take a double-decker bus ride around the city’s heritage sites

a bronze statue of poet Robbie Burns stands at the heart of the city in The Octagon. These

of the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin is the

Step back in time at Larnach Castle

days he looks down on forty or more lively

gateway to a land and seascape that hosts a

cafés, bars and bistros.

wealth of sub-Antarctic wildlife, including rare

Get your taste buds tingling at Cadbury World

Dunedin is also a culturally rich city. The

yellow-eyed penguins and sea lions. The stars

Take one of Otago Museum’s fascinating guided walks

of the show however, are the majestic royal

the country and the world-class collections at

albatrosses, which arrive at Taiaroa Head in

the Otago Museum attract more than 300,000

September to begin their breeding cycle.

Explore the leafy dells in the Botanic Gardens

visitors annually. Meanwhile, the Otago Settlers

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It’s the world’s only mainland breeding colony

Museum celebrates early British settlers and

and during autumn, the Royal Albatross Centre

others, including the Maori and Chinese who

is a busy place as adult birds glide in with

worked the goldfields and made Dunedin rich.

food for their rapidly growing chicks, which

Garden is fabulous in spring and summer,

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Situated at the bottom of the long finger

Dunedin Public Art Gallery is among the best in

The rhododendron dell at Dunedin Botanic

and the gardens are a serene place to visit at

Island’s second largest city, was founded in

are preparing to leave the nest in the coming months. Alternatively, take a wildlife cruise

and watch the birds from below as they soar

A popular Dunedin experience is the Taieri

overhead - chances are you’ll also encounter

Gorge Scenic Rail Experience, which departs

some of the region’s other wild creatures.

every afternoon on a 78km journey that takes

On the way to the royal albatross colony,

in the Taieri Plains and the deep Taieri River

you’ll pass Portobello and its Marine Studies

Gorge, where it rumbles across wrought iron

Centre (visitors welcome) and New Zealand’s

viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand

only authentic castle, Larnach Castle, with

more than 100 years ago. It’s a scenic way

its fine gardens and stunning views. The

to get to the start of the Otago Central Rail

castle has an exciting, sometimes scandalous,

Trail, a popular 150km cycle/walk trail through

history, and boasts some magnificent

heartland Otago. Citibus operates a Track &

architecture. It’s home to the Barker family,

Trail tour that combines the rail trip with a

who’ve spent more than 40 years restoring

coach link to Queenstown.

it and its grounds. Another historic gem

North of Dunedin lie the strange Moeraki

is Olveston House, an elegant mansion

Boulders, huge round rocks scattered randomly

preserved to give a glimpse into the lives of a

along Koekohe Beach. Dunedin is also the start

privileged Edwardian family. It can be visited

(or finish) of the Southern Scenic Route, which

as part of the heritage double-decker bus tour

takes in some of the deep south’s least visited

around the city.

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CYCLISTS TAKING IN THESouthland landscape

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Southland landscape

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nvercargill is Southland’s main hub,

make sure you order a Speight’s beer and try

and within a day’s drive you’ll find everything

and the rich history of New Zealand’s

local seasonal delicacies like Stewart Island

from towering rainforests and alpine tussock

southernmost city has a shaped a

salmon and famed Bluff oysters.

to rolling farmland and golden beaches.

distinctive culture and spirit. Its natural and

Walks criss-cross the city, from gentle

In Southland’s southeastern corner The

cultural heritage can be explored in the

inner-city heritage strolls to more strenuous

Catlins are a place of hidden lakes, tumbling

Southland Museum and Art Gallery, itself

coastal routes. The wider region is home

waterfalls and ancient native forests fringed

housed in a distinctive pyramid. The facility is

to some of the country’s most celebrated

by clay cliffs and wild, beautiful beaches.

the world’s leading captive centre for tuatara,

Great Walks, including the Tuatapere

Bird and marine life includes yellow-eyed

giving visitors an excellent opportunity to view

Humpridge Track. The three-day walk covers

penguins and Hector’s dolphins.

these ancient reptiles.

coastal, bush and sub-alpine landscapes,

Stewart Island, a 20-minute flight or one-

and includes the Waitutu Forest and the

hour ferry trip off the mainland’s southern

Queen’s Park, a beautiful inner-city oasis that

Percy Burn Viaduct, said to be the largest

tip, is a wonderland for trampers, wildlife

boasts gardens, native flora and fauna, and even

remaining wooden viaduct in the world.

enthusiasts, fishers and divers. The emerald

The museum and gallery is on the edge of

a golf course. Invercargill’s modern, attractive

Invercargill is the gateway to some of

CBD has good cafés, restaurants and pubs –

New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations,

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forests and white sandy shores of this ecological treasure harbour the country’s

SOUTHLAND

must-dos

Take a twilight walk on a deserted beach At low tide, see the fossilised remnants of a forest at Curio Bay Look for kiwi on Stewart Island Experience southern hospitality in a country pub Tackle one of the region’s acclaimed Great Walks Cruise on a lake, the sea, or a sound

most diverse bird population. Penguins, albatrosses and other seabirds, kaka, parakeets, tui and bellbird can be seen and heard, and the island is perhaps the best place in the country to spot kiwis in the wild. Much of the island is part of Rakiura National Park, and the three-day Rakiura Track is one of the country’s Great Walks. Day trips to neighbouring Ulva Island, a pest-free “open sanctuary” are easily arranged. Another major Southland attraction is World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, home to the dramatic scenery of Milford and Doubtful Sounds and the Milford, Kepler and Routeburn walking tracks.

Southland

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as you can, fund an extended

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stay and really get to know a few

your living costs while you’re in the country.

might enable you to extend your stay. If you

Kiwis by working with them? If you’re aged

Health and character requirements must be

can show you’ve worked in the horticulture

18 – 30, you might be eligible to work under

met, and you should have comprehensive

or viticulture industries for at least three

New Zealand’s Working Holiday Scheme. The

medical and hospitalisation insurance that

months, you might be eligible for a three-

scheme allows citizens of over thirty countries

covers the entire length of your stay.

month extension permit.

to work in New Zealand for up to 12 months

or permit under the Working Holiday Scheme

must be coming to New Zealand mainly to

before, and you should apply for the visa before

holiday, with work or study as the secondary

you arrive (you can usually do it online). If you

reason for your visit.

apply from within New Zealand, you must

You must meet several other criteria,

Better still, working in these industries

You must not have been approved a visa

(23 months in the case of UK visitors). You

which vary slightly from country to country.

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lifestyle are just a short ﬂight away, or you

the landscape is truly exceptional.

can hop across the Tasman to Australia.

Australia is just a 3½ hour ﬂight across the

Vanuatu, Fiji, Tahiti and New Caledonia

Tasman and is a big tourist destination. Visit

are also popular for their scenery and great

Brisbane or Cairns, the main cities in sunny

budget holidays, the South Pacific’s balmy

activities. Vanuatu consists of 83 mountainous,

Queensland, and be sure to include the reef

temperatures, palm-fringed beaches, crystal

tropical islands in the southwest Pacific. Port

islands off the coast. Alternatively, enjoy the

lagoons and lush jungle landscapes are in

Vila the capital is popular, where the island

sophistication of the cities of Melbourne,

reach of everyone.

resort of Iririki is located.

Sydney or Adelaide, all accessible via a direct

With a choice of resort-style and

The Cook Islands are a favourite, consisting

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Fiji’s resorts such as Mana, Plantation,

ﬂight from Auckland.

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ourney to the heart of the South Pacific, Rarotonga. Stay at the iconic Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, right on the island’s best beach. Enjoy the island’s best snorkelling in crystal clear Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve. Extensive FREE Activities include ‘try scuba’ in the pool, kayaking, tennis, coconut tree climbing show, learn to dance the hula, play the ukulele, make a fresh flower lei, husk a coconut + much more. The simple pleasures of a dream South Seas holiday await you at The Rarotongan!

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