Die außergewöhnliche Rundreise entführt abseits der Touristenpfade in einzigartige Naturlandschaften: beeindruckende aktive Vulkane, schneebedeckte Berggipfel oder eisige Gletscher. Entdecken Sie die Faszination des Regenwaldes bei einem geführten Kayak-Trip im Abel Tasman Nationalpark. Während der abwechslungsreichen Busreise lassen Sie den Alltagsstress hinter sich! Erholsame Kurzwanderungen durch herrliche Natur und entspannende Radtouren (E-Bikes gegen Aufpreis buchbar) auf den gut geebneten NEW ZEALAND CYCLE TRAILS sowie zu Weinproben bei renommierten Winzern in Marlborough heben garantiert die Urlaubstimmung. So mancher Traum wird wahr! Für die einen beim Besuch des OriginalFilmsets von Hobbiton oder für andere möglicherweise bei der Goldsuche an der wilden West Coast. Selbst für romantische Momente ist gesorgt: zum Sonnenuntergang an Deck eines stattlichen Segelschiffs in der bezaubernden Bay of Islands. Die kleine Gruppengröße von nur maximal 14 Personen erlaubt persönliche Betreuung und exklusive Reiseerlebnisse. Übernachtet wird in Hotels und Motels (QUALMARK 3 bis 4-Sterne Klassifizierung).
– Malerisch und historisch bedeutsam: die Bay of Islands – Stimmungsvolle Sundowner Cruise auf der R. Tucker Thompson – Naturkundliche Schiffstour in der Bay of Islands – Traumstrände auf der Coromandel-Halbinsel – Besuch von Hobbiton bei Matamata – Heiße Quellen und Geysire in Rotorua – Traditionelles Maori-Konzert und Hangi-Abendessen im Maori-Kulturzentrum Rotorua – Besuch vom Waimangu Volcanic Valley – Radtour zu den Huka Wasserfällen und dem Waikato-Fluss entlang – Die bizarre Vulkan-Landschaft des Tongariro Nationalpark – Eindrucksvolle Hauptstadt Wellington – Schiffsfahrt durch die einsamen Marlborough Sounds – Radtour mit Weinproben bei ausgewählten Winzern im Weinanbaugebiet Marlborough – Die sonnige Kunst- und Kunsthandwerkmetropole Nelson – Kajak-Tour im paradiesischen Abel Tasman Nationalpark – Pittoresk geformte Pancake Rocks im Paparoa Nationalpark – Goldwaschen im urigen Goldgräberstädtchen Ross – Der imposante Franz-Josef-Gletscher im Westland Nationalpark – Helikopterflug über die Gletscherwelt – Romantische Goldgräberidylle in Arrowtown – Ein ganzer Tag für den lebhaften Ferienort Queenstown – Radtour auf dem legendären Otago Central Rail Trail – Viktorianische Architektur in der „schottischen“ Stadt Dunedin – Radtour auf dem Alps 2 Ocean Trail – Aoraki Mount Cook, der höchste Berg Neuseelands – Die malerische Church of the Good Shepherd am Tekapo-See – Christchurch im Wiederaufbau zur modernen Großstadt
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Conveniently located with the Viaduct Harbour precinct only a short walk away offering restaurants and bars in a harbour front setting. The hotel features contemporary styled rooms with balconies, complemented with an indoor swimming pool, gym and onsite parking. Awaken to a healthy continental buffet breakfast in No. 1 Hobson Breakfast Lounge. Cap off the day with a relaxing swim in the 20-metre heated indoor pool or soothe away travel-related stress in the whirlpool spa.
Featuring 100 rooms and 13 waterfront suites, the hotel also offers amenities including a swimming pool and games room. Dine in McKenzie’s Restaurant & Bar on the first floor provides a waterfront panorama to accompany your meal.
Whitianga Albert Number 6 is a 1-minute drive from Mercury Bay Museum. It is a 25-minute drive from Cathedral Cove and Hotwater Beach. There are 16 comfortable motel units, all with free Netflix and featuring free WiFi, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster, an electric kettle and a hairdryer. There is also barbecue facilities on an outdoor deck as well as laundry facilities.
Please note in some cases accommodation may be at Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
A quiet location yet only minutes walk from Whakatāne’s boutique shopping and numerous restaurants. Awa Motel is the only motel accommodation in Whakatāne to boast its own onsite café – a favourite amongst locals. The onsite barista can make you the perfect coffee to go with your breakfast. Choose to have it delivered to your room or enjoy in the atmosphere of the café.
Just minutes from the city centre and offering mountain bike facilities including a wash down facility as well as a purpose built, individual locker bike storage unit, FREE unlimited WiFi & complimentary guest car parking make the hotel a superb base for exploring the Rotorua area. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool & spa which offer a great place to refresh, or venture into the underground private grotto spas for a relaxing soak. Amenities are free for guests to use. There are 4 great restaurants & cafes and each offer delicious dining options. The hotel D Bar is a warm and inviting place to have a few drinks and relax after a day of sightseeing.
With such a convenient location and some breathtaking views of the nearby volcanoes this is a great option right in the Tongariro National Park. WiFi is available throughout the property, rooms have a fridge with generous icebox and for those looking to unwind, complimentary access to The Park Hotel’s outdoor hot tubs is available to all guests. There is an onsite restaurant, named after the historic Raurimu railway spiral that winds its way up the central plateau, the Spiral Restaurant & Bar has a warm, hospitable atmosphere and a ton of character. With seasonal menus, children’s menu and al fresco dining, they pride themselves on being a favourite of both guests and locals after a big day out on the mountain. Enjoy great Volcanic coffee brewed from espresso machine. Please note some stays may be at the Skotel Alpine Resort
Situated next to the incredible national museum Te Papa, top shops, weekend gourmet food market and the entertainment zone filled with the city’s best bars, restaurants and cafes this is a great location. All 76 of the hotel rooms are spacious and boast some of the best views and locations in the city. Classic yet contemporary, the rooms in relaxing palettes stylishly combine sleekly modern fittings and furnishings with the most interesting of the hotel’s original architectural features. There is an onsite restaurant and bar.
Located right on the waterfront, within a 2 minute walk from the Picton retail shops, 800metres from Picton Ferry Terminal and only a 25 minute drive from Blenheim Airport. There are a range of cafes and restaurants nearby or alternatively, the onsite restaurant offers inhouse dining options also.
A great location near to restaurants and cafes and only a short walk to the beach. This property offers comfortable rooms and facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool (open Labour weekend to Easter), guest lounge, guest barbeque and outdoor areas, daily Express or Continental breakfast with room service if required. There is a guest laundry and free Wifi. All rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, sky TV (My Sky & 52+ channels), a mini fridge, hairdryer and microwave, toaster and kettle. With easy access to Nelson Airport and Nelson City, this is a convenient base to explore all the region has to offer.
Rooms feature separate living and kitchenette area to the adjoining bedroom with modern decor and bathrooms have a shower (some have baths), vanity, and complimentary toiletries. Each room has quality feather pillows, a dress mirror, writing desk, wireless internet, iron and ironing board, a small fridge, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, electric blanket, clock radio, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. There is a choice of dining options. Dine at The Ashley Hotel’s a la Carte restaurant – Jacobs Grill. Eat in the comfort of your own room or enjoy a light meal and a drink in our cosy in-house bar – “The Club”.
Lake Matheson Motel was built in 1988 by the Halseys: George, Dorothy and their son Robert. The motel has since undergone major renovations and the building of further accommodation. But it is still owned by the same family today. There are 21 units made up of King Bed Studios, Spa Bath studios and two bedroom family units. All rooms have complimentary tea, coffee (instant and plunger) and milk, electric blankets and convector heaters, unlimited free WiFi in all rooms and TVs with Freeview channels. The Motel Complex is surrounded by large lawns with outdoor seating areas for everyone to use and a convenient guest laundry on site with washers, driers and ironing facilities. Portable BBQ’s available.
This hotel has a great location and a distinctive design close to all the action in this bustling resort town. Even with the amazing views of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu you can still feel cosy and tucked away in these A-Line style chalets in the hills. Heartland Hotel Queenstown rooms include a balcony or patio, mini fridge, SKY TV, heating, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi. The en-suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms feature lake/mountain views, air conditioning and a kitchenette with cooking facilities. There is a bar, restaurant and fitness centre onsite.
Neighbouring the stunning Dunedin Botanic Garden, this tranquil oasis is just 6 minutes’ drive from the city centre and a short stroll to the Otago Museum and the University of Otago. Forsyth Barr Stadium is also within easy walking distance. The iconic Dunedin hotel’s unique surroundings make for a truly relaxing place to stay. All rooms offer double glazed windows for enhanced soundproofing, heaters, refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs with SKY channels and free unlimited WiFi.
Lake Ōhau in the Mackenzie High Country is cradled between the Ōhau Range to the west in the Main Divide and the Ben Ōhau range to the east. In summer it is endowed with fine weather and long daylight hours and in winter with reliable snow. The restaurant at Lake Ōhau Lodge has a reputation for outstanding food, great service and warm, welcoming atmosphere and features an open fire, big windows with lake views, a bar and lovely big tables. Guests are invited to sit together which often is one of the highlights of your time here.
This country-style accommodation is located in the stunning alpine village of Lake Tekapo. The hotel is centrally located with lake and mountain views. Enjoy the onsite Jack Rabbit café or relax in the lounge. It’s a 5-minute walk to the lake with its famous turquoise waters, and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Lake Tekapo has a great range of activities, including stargazing, hot springs, ice skating, walking, cycling, horse riding, scenic flights, and 4WD tours. The Godley Hotel is an ideal base for skiing as Roundhill Ski Area is just a 40-minute drive. The hotel is a 3-hour drive from Christchurch or Queenstown, or a 1-hour drive to Aoraki/Mt Cook.
The hotel is set in a peaceful location amongst beautifully manicured rose gardens, fitting with its location in the “garden city” of Christchurch. This modern and stylish accommodation provides easy access to a number of restaurants and bars, the St Georges Hospital and Northlands Mall. The hotel is a short distance to popular local attractions including the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Arena and Canterbury University.
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The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region in the north of the North Island. It is known for its beauty, stunning beaches, deep sea fishing & importance to New Zealand history. And it is paradise for those that love beaches and water activities with a little colonial history thrown in.
The Bay of Islands includes 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula. The boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri and Waitangi, which played a very special part in Aotearoa’s history, populate its coastline.
There are a number of excellent ways to experience the region. One of the most popular activities is a trip to Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on Piercy Island. A passenger ferry service runs between Paihia and Russell. And a vehicle ferry provides a link between Opua and Russell.
On land, you’ll enjoy beautiful river and seaside walking tracks or encounter the mighty kauri tree in pristine subtropical rainforest. This is a very beautiful and popular part of the country and a favourite with visitors and Kiwis alike.
Auckland, or Tāmaki Makaurau in Maori, is New Zealand’s largest city. It is based around 2 large and picturesque harbours. ‘The City of Sails’ is known as such because of the many yachts often seen on those harbours.
Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the few cities in the world to have harbours on two major bodies of water. The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitematā Harbour on the Pacific Ocean.
The Auckland landscape is also dotted with 53 volcanic centres that make up the Auckland Volcanic Field. And the many volcanic cones are a feature of the city.
In the centre of the city, the iconic Sky Tower dominates the skyline and has views across the city and harbours.
There is lots to see and do close to the CBD. Bustling precincts include Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour, full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, covers an extinct volcano and is home to the formal Wintergardens. A short harbour-side drive takes you to Mission Bay Beach, which offers a relaxed beachside vibe and a seaside promenade — a wonderful place for a stroll.
A slightly longer drive will take you to the Waitakere Ranges, which surrounding the city to the west, and pristine sub-tropical rainforest.
Whakatāne is located in the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The local area offers visitors endless coastlines, ancient forests and breath-taking landscapes. It is also rich in culture and well-endowed with sunshine.
Local Māori believe New Zealand was first discovered more than 1,000 years ago by Tiwakawaka, who settled his people in what is now Whakatāne. The town takes pride in its rich Māori history and is a great place to enjoy authentic cultural experiences.
Close to the coast of Whakatāne is Moutohorā (Whale Island) — one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets. The island is home to a plethora of New Zealand’s rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles. A sanctuary, it is fiercely protected by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, meaning access to the island is only possible with official tour providers.
Rotorua is an inland city that is famous for its geothermal activity, Maori culture experiences, 18 lakes, and three major rivers in a beautiful natural environment.
Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its geothermal activity, featuring geysers and hot mud pools, are world renowned. This thermal activity is created by the Rotorua Caldera, over which the town is built.
In Te Puia’s Whakarewarewa Valley, there are bubbling mud pools and the 30m-tall Pohutu Geyser, which erupts many times daily. Its also home to a living Maori village and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, with traditional wood carving and weaving schools.
Rotorua was one of the first places in the country to host tourists who came to experience the healing properties of the geothermal waters.
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and the location of our parliament. Located at the bottom of the North Island it sits on the Cook Strait, which divides the North and South Islands. Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nickname “Windy Wellington”.
It is a vibrant and compact city, with a beautiful waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and some lovely turn of the century, timber houses on the steep hills it features. From Lambton Quay, the iconic red Wellington Cable Car heads to the Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Wellington is home to New Zealand’s National Museum, Te Papa, and bespoke art and creative pursuits thrive in this city. Couple this with a strong café and restaurant culture and you have an interesting and unique little city to explore.
Right in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds you will find Picton. This picturesque port town is home to great cafés, restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. It is the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
The town is built around a very sheltered harbour, full of moored yachts. The attractive seafront is dotted with cafés, restaurants, various types of galleries and a pleasant place to wander.
There’s a floating maritime museum and an aquarium. The Marlborough Sounds offer cruising, fishing, dolphin watching, sea kayaking or mountain biking. And the iconic Queen Charlotte Track, running almost the length of the Queen Charlotte Sound, is a must-do for keen hikers.
Picton is also the South Island port for the Bluebridge and Interislander ferries that link the main islands of New Zealand.
Nelson is the main centre of the Tasman region. This is an extraordinary, vibrant region where art and businesses thrive together among a stunning natural landscape.
It is renowned for its sunny climate, produce and stunning natural landscapes. Indeed, its diverse geography captures everything from long golden beaches to untouched forests and rugged mountains.
Nelson Tasman has one of the largest concentrations of working artists and galleries in the country. You’ll find an array of traditional, contemporary and Māori, craftspeople living in the region.
And you’ll also find many ways to find something extraordinary to take home with you. Visit artist’s studios. Explore the weekend craft markets. Taste the delicious locally made artisan products.
Punakaiki is a small community on the West Coast of the South Island, between Westport and Greymouth. The community lies on the edge of the Paparoa National Park.
The Pancake Rocks are a very popular tourist destination. At Dolomite Point south of the main village you can explore a limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations, blowholes and surge pools on a short, paved walk.
This all-weather walk takes you through curious limestone formations of ‘Pancake Rocks’ and blowholes.
The blowholes form from a mixture of compressed water and air from caverns below being forced upwards. They create a huge wall of spray and are at their best around high tide when there is a south-westerly swell.
Spectacular views, geological oddities, coastal forest, rich birdlife and marine mammals are highlights along this walk.
Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps is the cosy township of Fox Glacier. Focused around a 13-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier, ‘Fox’ is in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of Aoteaoroa’s South Island.
Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village. The town offers glacier hikes, flights, scenic walks and glow worm caves just a short walk from the town centre. And there is a good choice of cafes and restaurants.
Like its twin, Franz Josef, the glacier descends from the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest just 300 metres above sea level.
Close to Fox is beautiful Lake Matheson, one of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand. On a clear day it reflects Mount Cook and features prominently in many New Zealand promotional images. The short walk that circles the lake is a local must-do, offering numerous photo ops.
Queenstown is a stunning resort town, renowned for its beauty and wealth of adventure activities, it sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps mountains, Queenstown is also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
Iconic adventure activities include bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers. And in winter, there’s skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona ski resorts.
Queenstown is a hub of adventure, thrumming with adrenaline and an buzzing with a carefree sense of fun. But extreme activities aren’t the only options here. This world-famous resort town and its surrounding area boast many things to see, do, eat, drink and explore. Something for everyone at any time of year.
Famously described by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth wonder of the world”, Milford Sound is a stunning fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island.
The “sound” was carved out by glaciers during the ice age like all modern fiords. But it’s majesty and the drama of its surrounding mountains is hard to match. It is known for the towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides.
When it rains in Milford Sound — and it often does — those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. Whatever the weather it really is a breath-taking sight.
Boat tours are a popular way to explore the inky waters of this pristine natural wonder. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offers views of rare black coral and other marine life.
Known as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’, Dunedin is a city that wears its Scottish heritage with pride. The small city boasts some eye-catching architecture and is one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
A gaelic language namesake of ‘Edinburgh’, Dunedin sits at the end of a long picturesque harbour surrounded by dramatic hills. There is so much to see and do here. Stroll through the city and its heritage buildings. Visit intriguing museums and historic homes like Olveston. Experience the rare wildlife found in the spectacular landscapes that surround the city.
The nearby Otago Peninsula offers endless views and beautifully rugged beaches. Nestled at the foot of Taiaroa Head is the Royal Albatross Centre — the only place in the world on the mainland where you can view Northern Royal Albatross in their natural habitat.
You will also find other wildlife including colonies of the world’s rarest penguin on the Peninsula. On the beaches, you will find fur seals and sea lions just lazing around and enjoying their natural habitat.
Dunedin’s heritage even extends to a real castle, high on the hills of the Otago Peninsula. Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and a much-loved piece of Dunedin history.
Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing. Lake Tekapo is about three hours drive south-west of Christchurch in the Mackenzie Basin. The township faces north across the remarkable turquoise coloured lake to the mountainous drama of the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise colour from the fine rock-flour (ground by glaciers) which is suspended in the water.
Christchurch is an fascinating city to explore. It was once a historic garden city. Since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes it has turned into a fascinating city of regeneration and growth.
The central city is filled with cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. But Christchurch is constantly evolving, always giving locals and visitors something new to explore. Expect street art and innovative projects, a bustling hospitality scene and established green spaces.
The Avon River runs through the city, bringing a natural landscape to the urban environment. Cruise along the picturesque river on a flat bottomed punt. Take a ride on a historic tram through the city. With wonderful parks and botanic gardens to explore Christchurch is a great place to visit.
You’ll find the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Takapō amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Built in 1935, as a memorial church to commemorate early settlers, it is one of the most photographed buildings in the country.
It is a small but beautifully formed church. The charming stone façade is the perfect piece of architectural heritage to add perspective to the wide-open Mackenzie Country landscape. Built as a memorial to the pioneers of the region, the Church has hosted thousands of weddings and seen more than its fair share of visitors.
HRH the Duke of Gloucester laid the foundation stone on January 15 1935. The builders of the church were instructed to leave the site undisturbed. Even the matagouri bushes surrounding the building were to remain.
The Church is interdenominational and services are held throughout the year. The Mackenzie Co-operating Parish oversees the church and photography is not allowed inside the building. Every season the surrounding scenery changes and photographers can capture new perspectives of the church.
The Interislander is one of The Great Journeys of New Zealand and doubles as a Marlborough Sounds cruise. It is New Zealand’s original Cook Strait ferry, sailing between Wellington and Picton several times a day connecting the North & South Islands’ road and rail networks.
Considered one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world, The Interislander is one of New Zealand’s most iconic travel experiences. The ferry takes around three-and-a-half hours to travel between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island.
From Wellington, your short voyage begins with a tour around Wellington Harbour. You’ll then cross the narrow passage between New Zealand’s two main islands. This passage, The Cook Strait, is named after Captain Cook, the English explorer who first mapped it.
Having crossed Cook Strait, the final stretch of the journey is through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. This sheltered stretch of water is spectacularly scenic. It’s the reason the trip is known for its scenery. And it is this hour long cruise through the Marlborough Sounds that makes the Interislanderr a must-do experience.
In traditional hāngī cooking, food such as fish and kumara (sweet potato), were cooked in a pit dug in the ground. Today, pork, lamb, potato, pumpkin and cabbage are also included. Hāngī was traditionally wrapped in flax leaves, but a modern Hāngī is more likely to use mutton cloth, aluminium foil and wire baskets. Traditionally the baskets were placed on hot stones at the bottom of a hole dug into the ground. The food is covered with a wet cloth and a mound of dirt that traps the heat from the stones. The Hāngī was left in the ground for about three to four hours, depending on the amount of food. The result of this process is tender meat and delicious vegetables, infused with smoky, earthy flavours. Today a process is used in above ground steaming facilities, giving a similar taste. Good food is central to the spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality). There are few experiences that rival sharing a feast cooked in a traditional Maori hāngī (earth oven), a centuries-old cooking method perfect for feeding a crowd and bringing a community together.
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