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Where to stay, recommended tour guides, and tourist boards, as featured in the Globe Trekker TV show New Zealand 2. |
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Tourist Boards |
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Tourism New Zealand
W: www.newzealand.com
Tourism New Zealand’s comprehensive website offers a whole host of information on the country’s top destinations, with the facility to design your own online itinerary. |
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Airlines |
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Air New Zealand
W: www.airnz.co.nz
The country's national airline, providing comfortable and competitive daily flights throughout New Zealand and beyond. |
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ACE Rental Cars
39 The Strand
Parnell
Auckland
New Zealand
T: +64 9 303 3112
Freephone (NZ): 0800 502 277
F: +64 9 377 8152
E: Tony@acerentals.co.nz
W: www.acerentalcars.co.nz |
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Where to stay |
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Woodlyn Park
1177 Waitomo Valley Road
RD7 Otorohanga
New Zealand
T: +64 7 878 6666
E: billy@woodlynpark.co.nz
W: www.woodlynpark.co.nz
An unforgettable stay is guaranteed - in either a converted fighter plane, railway carriage or hobbit hideaway! Billy Black’s daily performance with his pet pig and other farmyard animals is one of a kind. |
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Tourist Attractions, Events & Tours |
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Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Private Bag 704
Hokitika
New Zealand
T: 64 (03) 756 9049 / +64 (03) 756 9048
E: wildfoods@westlanddc.govt.nz
W: www.wildfoods.co.nz
Mad March Festival on the windswept west coast of the South Island where wacky food is up for grabs - from grubs to ‘mountain oysters’ (sheeps’ testicles!). |
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Masterton Sheep Festival – Golden Shears
Shear Discovery Centre
12 Dixon St
Masterton
New Zealand
T: +64 (06) 378 8008
E: officesolutions@xtra.co.nz
W: www.goldenshears.co.nz
Annual international sheep shearing contest that sees the wool flying as the best shearers in the world go head to head in a contest of speed and skill.
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Milford Track Guided Walk
PO Box 259
Queenstown
New Zealand
T: +64 3 441-1138 / toll free within New Zealand: 0800 659 255
E: info@milfordtrack.co.nz
W: www.ultimatehikes.co.nz
The only company to offer guided walks of the Milford Track. Highly qualified guides ensure an unforgettable trek whilst comfort is ensured en route with luxury accommodation, three course meals and hot showers. Book early to avoid disappointment. |
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Cruise Te Anau
T: +64 3 21 6 3409 / +64 274 325 029
E: info@cruiseteanau.co.nz
W: www.cruiseteanau.co.nz
Offers trips across Te Anau Lake to the start of the Milford Track for independent walkers, as well as other day trips on the lake. |
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Tranz Scenic
T: +64 4 495 0775 / toll free within New Zealand: 0800 872 467
E: bookings@tranzscenic.co.nz
W: www.tranzscenic.co.nz
Take the Tranzalpine Express from Christchurch to Greymouth for stunning Alpine scenery, or the Tranzcoastal from Picton to Christchurch to take in breathtaking coastal views. |
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Ngaruawahia Regatta
Ngaruawahia Regatta Committee
PO Box 92
Ngaruawahia
New Zealand
T: 00 64 7 824 5189
W: www.whatsonhamilton.co.nz
Annual rowing regatta on the closest Saturday to March 17th at the Tuarangawaewae Marae to honour the Maori Queen. Open to all, with a donation on the door. |
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Rover Wellington Tours
PO Box 11-167
Wellington
New Zealand
T: 00 64 2 142 6211
E: office@wellingtonrover.co.nz
W: www.wellingtonrover.co.nz
Offers Lord of The Rings tours of filming locations used in the trilogy in and around Wellington. |
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Movie Horses NZ
Movie Horses NZ
PO Box 182
Otaki
New Zealand
T: +64 6 3640434
E: info@moviehorsesnz.com
W: www.moviehorsesnz.com
Stunt riders from the Lord of the Rings films offer highly impressive displays of their skills and give an insight into the filming process. |
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The Costume Company
95 Ghuznee Street
Wellington CBD
New Zealand
T: +65 (04) 384 3328
E: costumeco@xtra.co.nz
W: www.costumeco.co.nz
Wellington costume hire company where hobbit outfits et al can be found. |
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Rosco’s Milford Sound Sea Kayaks
Adventure Fiordland
72 Town Centre
Te Anau, Fiordland
New Zealand
T: +64 3 249 8500 / toll free within New Zealand 0800 476 726
E:rosco@kayakmilford.co.nz
W: www.kayakmilford.co.nz
Kayaking on Milford Sound, enjoy an amazing viewpoint of the natural landscape.
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Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters
Queenstown International Airport
P.O. Box 2211
Tex Smith Lane
Queenstown
New Zealand
T: +64 3 441 4011
E: info@heliworks.co.nz
W: www.heliworks.co.nz
Take a memorable flight over Fiordland with the pilots who have filmed the aerial shots for films such as Lord of The Rings and Narnia - the landsapes are awesome! |
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Bev’s Tramping Hire (Te Anau)
T: +64 3 249 8384
One-stop hire shop for all outfit and equipment needs for the Milford Trek. |
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