The Domestic Travel Survey, run by the Ministry of Tourism, shows that in the year to September 2007 the amount Kiwis are spending on domestic travel has increased by 10.4 percent on the previous year.
Mr O’Connor said the increased spending is good news for local businesses and the New Zealand economy.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Naked ambition luring tourists to NZ
One woman's naked ambition to lure more tourists to New Zealand by offering naturist adventures is taking flight.
Naturist Kay Hannam said Europe's naturists, particularly from Germany, had traditionally travelled to United States and Canada for their holidays, attracted by low exchange rates. But they were now looking more widely afield and were impressed with what New Zealand had to offer.
Naturist Kay Hannam said Europe's naturists, particularly from Germany, had traditionally travelled to United States and Canada for their holidays, attracted by low exchange rates. But they were now looking more widely afield and were impressed with what New Zealand had to offer.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Air NZ trials Whakatane-Wellington flights
Air New Zealand is launching a six month trial of a direct service between Whakatane and Wellington.
The new six days a week service will be operated by Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air, which will trial the route for six months from May 19, using a 19-seat Beech 1900D aircraft.
The new six days a week service will be operated by Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air, which will trial the route for six months from May 19, using a 19-seat Beech 1900D aircraft.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
THE BEST SINGLE-COURSE GOLF RESORT IN THE WORLD IN NEW ZEALAND
Imagine having a Pebble Beach-like course as your personal playground, an elegant but tranquil lodge that caters to your every need, cuisine worthy of the Michelin Guide, and off-course pursuits ranging from helicopter tours to wild boar hunting, and you can begin to understand why Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel calls New Zealand’s Kauri Cliffs, “the finest single-course golf resort in the world” in it’s January 2008 issue.
A bold statement, to be sure, but perhaps the real shocker is that Golf Odyssey’s editors were able to conduct their thorough inspection of Kauri Cliffs and New Zealand’s other top golf courses and resorts while missing only five days of work
A bold statement, to be sure, but perhaps the real shocker is that Golf Odyssey’s editors were able to conduct their thorough inspection of Kauri Cliffs and New Zealand’s other top golf courses and resorts while missing only five days of work
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ferry, bus tour of New Zealand wine
Fullers, Auckland's ferry service, offers a wonderful wine tour of Waiheke Island, starting with a 45-minute ferry trip through scenic Hauraki Gulf. You are met by a bus and are taken to three excellent wineries and a boutique olive oil operation.
Wineries in New Zealand charge for tastings, but this cost is included in your ticket, as is lunch at Stonyridge Vineyard. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the island and while tour participants were drinking wine or sampling olive oil, he remained in the bus reading Noam Chomsky.
Wineries in New Zealand charge for tastings, but this cost is included in your ticket, as is lunch at Stonyridge Vineyard. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the island and while tour participants were drinking wine or sampling olive oil, he remained in the bus reading Noam Chomsky.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
New Zealand's Priciest Hotel Gets the Gold
The Conde Nast Traveller Gold List for 2008 is out, detailing properties that received the highest ratings in the annual Readers' Travel Awards survey (as well as some editors' favorites), and some truly amazing properties made the roll.
For example, in the Best Ambiance/Design category, the Eagles Nest in Bay of Islands, New Zealand comes in at #1. If you just happen to be looking to drop $1,150 to $3,500 per night, the Eagles Nest may be just the place for you. This ultra-posh complex of five villas is situated on a headland above the sea with sweeping views of the bay, and is known for it's stunning location as much as its superior amenities and service.
For example, in the Best Ambiance/Design category, the Eagles Nest in Bay of Islands, New Zealand comes in at #1. If you just happen to be looking to drop $1,150 to $3,500 per night, the Eagles Nest may be just the place for you. This ultra-posh complex of five villas is situated on a headland above the sea with sweeping views of the bay, and is known for it's stunning location as much as its superior amenities and service.
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