New Zealand
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Summer of gannets, takahē, giant wētā and more!
Gannet Safaris Overland, one of Hawke’s Bay’s premiere tourist activities, opens for its 2023/24 season this weekend, as thousands of the 20,000 strong gannet colony who call Cape Kidnappers home begin to arrive and nest. The only operator providing…
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South Island tiny house getaways fit for a winter escape
If you’re looking for a new kind of weekend adventure this winter, consider bunking in one of these affordable tiny house retreats for some much-needed relaxation. The South Island has plenty of destinations ideal for the colder months –…
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Unwind in luxury: Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa
Manuhiri (visitors) are now able to take their first virtual look inside Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa and it’s unique healing and relaxation journey with the Spa & Hot Springs’ new website now live. Manuhiri can also be among…
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Locals know that Rotorua is a year-round, all-season city.
There’s no reason to wait until the temperatures reach 20 degrees or more to take advantage of the amazing activities to do here. Winter here can be chilly – sometimes even downright frigid – with grey and cloudy skies. However,…
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Queenstown Lakes announces intention to be first carbon zero tourism destination in the world
The earth race starts today in the Queenstown Lakes, with the announcement by Mayor Glyn Lewers, of full commitment to decarbonising the tourism industry to carbon zero by 2030. The announcement is off the back of the presentation of the…
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Best snow conditions in decades set Queenstown up for record 2022 winter
ueenstown enjoyed a record winter with the best snow conditions in decades. A huge June snowfall set the mountains up for a long season of quality snow. Cardrona Alpine Resort opened on 11 June then briefly closed with too much…
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WORLDWIDE – INTERNATIONAL TOURISM BACK TO 60% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN JANUARY-JULY 2022
International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022…
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Visitor spending strong in Queenstown this winter
Destination Queenstown (DQ) has released its 2022 winter findings from its visitor insights which show that whilst visitor numbers are still behind pre-COVID levels, the total visitor expenditure for the months of June, July and August was up 20% over…
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Queenstown named one of World’s Greatest Places in TIME Magazine
Queenstown has been named one of the World’s Greatest Places in TIME’s list of 50 extraordinary travel destinations around the world. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations of places (including countries, regions, cities and towns) from its international network…
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voco Hotels’ fleet of bamboo Wyld Bikes decked out with yellow florals to hit Auckland CBD
voco™ Hotels, the upscale IHG Hotels & Resorts brand that guarantees guests a stay that’s as individual as it is indulgent, is today announcing the expansion of its sustainability initiatives through a partnership with Wyld Bikes under its ‘Tread Lightly’…
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