Tourism overview te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Welcome to new zealand official site for tourism new zealand. If theres one way to start a big fivemonth trip for your 30th birthday, id think that the best would be to dive right in with a monthlong campervan trip around new zealand. Find out what travel costs in new zealand to help you plan your trip. New zealand road maps detailed travel tourist driving. This is done so as to distinguish it from other dollar prevalent nations. This 11day adventure explores new zealand s north island, as well as one of the most popular regions of the upper south island. Options available to suit all budgets and travel styles. The best of the north, south and both islands in a friendly group tour led by an expert kiwi guide. General information about waikato, attractions and activities in waikato, and places to visit and events in waikato. New zealand bus and coach services provide a cheap and affordable way to travel around the country. Blenheim, new zealand sample the beloved vintages of the marlborough wine region in blenheim, an agricultural town in the heart of new zealands renowned wine hub. The new zealand dollar having the currency code of nzd is the official currency of the nation. It aims to see every new zealand tourism business committed to sustainability by 2025 our vision is leading the world in sustainable tourism.
Forever remembered for its the lord of the rings legacy, new zealands landscapes are deserving of their big screen famethink lush rolling hills, volcanosculpted moonscapes, unescolisted glaciers, and whitesand beaches. Hi guys, im new here so i dont really know how this works, but i was wondering which experience do you think is a better one. New zealand s south island showcases the purest natural landscapes. Anyone who spends at least one night away from home, no matter what the. It is the trading name of the new zealand tourism board, a crown entity established under the new zealand tourism board act 1991.
Take a virtual tour of new zealand, visiting auckland, rotorua, wellington, christchurch, queenstown, and other locations in the north island, south island and stewart island. This 11day adventure explores new zealands north island, as well as one of the most popular regions of the upper south island. North island, new zealand is home to active volcanoes, island sanctuaries, amazing beaches, thrilling walks with breathtaking views. Directory worked closely with tourism new zealand to create a halal restaurant guide that provides muslimfriendly meal recommendations in the hopes of establishing new zealand as a muslimfriendly holiday destination.
The total co 2 emissions from tourism within new zealand amounted to 1 438 384. Wairarapa offers a diverse experience for those who appreciate great wine and character accommodation. From rugged coastlines to lush plains, the south island has amazing views. New zealand bus transportation provides a wide range of services to suit your needs. Enjoy the combo of australia and new zealand tours.
In new zealand we support our team overseas with innovative marketing and communications, and. Latest inz response to coronavirus updated 21 february at 5. Once broad national trends are identified, interregional travel patterns are examined using dominant flow. New zealand self drive holiday, vacation package travel to. On the kapiti coast youll find an island wildlife sanctuary, fantastic golf and artisan food producers. Zealand s workforce, or 365,316 new zealanders, either directly or indirectly working in tourism. Relaxing activities in new zealand if youre wanting to relax in new zealand but dont want to sit around all the time, there is a whole range of activities that you can do. Originally from the netherlands, robert was professionally involved in business, journalism and tourism before immigrating to new zealand in 1985. Once broad national trends are identified, interregional travel patterns. Owned and operated by tourism new zealand and backed by leading industry organisations, it provides a grading system for accommodation providers and a quality endorsement programme for visitor activities, service. Looking for small group tour similar to rick steves tour for south island especially but could be both north and south.
Discover rotorua experience te puia, a place of maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Tauranga, new zealand the lush parks and golden beaches of tauranga make it a popular destination for outdoorsy folks and watersports lovers. How you choose to include them in your trip can be tailored into a. Sep 28, 2016 new zealand weather and climate new zealand has a largely temperate climate. Tourism rendezvous new zealand annual exhibition at which tourism operators to market their products and services to wholesalers. You can browse through the main itineraries but we also offer the option to create your own australia new zealand tour. The activity of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business or any other purpose. I had wanted to visit new zealand for as long as i could remember, and this was only encouraged by my teenage ok, and current obsession with the hobbit and lord of the rings. A further benefit of the sector is the broad economic value it brings across all regions of new. Recent emphasis on the growth in overseas arrivals has overshadowed domestic tourism which, nevertheless, remains a very significant social and economic activity in new zealand. Understanding the perceived destination image of new zealand.
To cater to chinese tourists effectively, tourism operators and managers need to understand the needs and preferences of chinese tourists. Our philosophy of lowimpact tourism and preservation of the new zealand natural environment is the perfect complement. The flowon effects of tourism indirectly contribute a further 4. Zealand, and it is also a very valuable educational resource. Here on new zealands north island, youll find a variety of opportunities for surfing, white water rafting, kiteboarding, hiking and golfing. For each one of our guests we plant a native tree on our property. Tourism new zealand branched out at the asia pacific incentives meetings event aime in melbourne this week, planting a native tree for every guest hosted at its sustainabilityfocused breakfast event. New zealands south island showcases the purest natural landscapes. Cities like auckland, wellington, and queenstown follow suit, with photoworthy scenery and a laidback vibe.
As part of its response to managing the covid19 also known as the novel coronavirus outbreak the new zealand government has extended the travel restrictions for some foreign travellers to monday 24 february 2020. The map includes the locations of thousands of major cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major. According to the china tourism academy, among 22 destinations studied, the most satisfying destinations for chinese tourists in this years first quarter were new zealand, the united states and canada. It is also known as the land of the long white cloud or aotearoa in maori. There can be no doubt that tourism is a major contributor to the new zealand economy. Relationships between kahurangi national park and local communities are discussed by mccleave et al.
Understanding the perceived destination image of new. You can browse through the main itineraries but we also offer the option to create your own australianew zealand tour. Tourism new zealand markets new zealand to the world as a visitor destination. Tourism has always been highly vulnerable to war and recession. In november 2017 tia launched the industryled new zealand tourism sustainability commitment. If you are commuting between suburbs or travelling between cities, buses and coaches in new zealand can help you get to your destination. In the auckland area, home to a third of new zealands 4. A tough period for tourism globally, the last financial year provided a catalyst for change that will drive tourism new zealand and tourism to what will be a stronger future. New zealands special brand of beauty is a doubleedged sword to many, with one in five kiwis saying they are worried that the countrys magnetism to.
Start in auckland, and take a short scenic flight to great barrier island, where you can hike, bathe in natural hot pools, or relax on the beach. Staff in our international offices work with members of the travel trade and media, and carry out consumer marketing activities to encourage people to visit new zealand. Day 8 rotorua explore rotorua at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options some of our favorites. New zealand touring map new zealand travel and new. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the south island can be as cold as 10 c in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine. New zealand self drive holiday, vacation package travel. Housing affordability fires up new zealands voters. A brief introduction to new zealand new zealand is part of oceania and is located in the southwest pacific ocean. But the major handicap in developing tourism has been new zealands distance from much of the populated world. It consists of two main islands the north island, the south island and stewart island. It replaces our old image library and if you had an account with us youll need to reregister. National geographics new zealand adventure map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelersdetailed, durable, and accurate.
New zealand land of the long white cloud, truly is one of the most picturesque and photogenic places on earth. How you choose to include them in your trip can be tailored into a route that best suits your preferences. New zealand rick steves type tour rick steves travel forum. This paper analyses the geographical dimensions of tourist travel using data from the domestic travel study. New zealand bus transport and coach services allow you to take a bus route to work or travel around new zealand, at a cheap and affordable price. Bus and coach services in new zealand provide a wide range of facilities to suit your needs. Domestic tourist travel patterns in new zealand springerlink. Parr 2000 discusses management practice for allocation of recreation concessions in new zealand. Socioeconomic effects of concessionbased tourism in new zealand s national parks. Tourism satellite account official calculation of the contribution of tourism to the new zealand economy. The coastline in its entirety measures 1500 kilometres900 miles in length, strangely enough, the same distance that separates new zealand from australia across the tasman sea. The advent of passenger jets diminished its isolation, and by the 2000s tourism was the countrys highest export earner and employed, directly or indirectly, almost 1. The ministry of business, innovation and employment.
New zealand travel new zealand tourism nz information. Hire a vehicle, hop on a bus or a flight or take a scenic train ride, getting around new zealand is easy. Com, a site dedicated to providing tourism, travel and other information about new zealand. Play a round of golf in some of our top golf courses in new zealand or spend a day at a winery tasting some of our wines from new zealand. Housing affordability fires up new zealands voters bloomberg. The size of new zealand is comparable with that of great britain or japan. Featuring heavily on our itinerary ideas for visiting new zealand, these places are destinations that we know prove consistently popular with our travelers. Keep in mind that i plan on going on mid to late august, for 2 weeks 14. Bus schedules may run hourly or daily, to fit into your timetable. See all the spots youve heard about milford sound, queenstown, abel tasman, rotorua, tongariro and plenty more.
Socioeconomic effects of concessionbased tourism in new zealands national parks. New zealand may have become synonymous with the lord of the rings and the hobbit, but the nation has also been a huge drawcard for overseas travellers as a clean, green adventure playground. Posted by susan mount prospect, il, united states on 062716 03. Qualmark is new zealand tourisms official quality assurance organisation, providing a trusted guide to iconic travel experiences.
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