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Miranda Holiday Park Top quality holiday park & motel on the scenic Auckland / Coromandel Highway. An oasis with modern facilities offering self catering accommodation including motel units, chalets, backpacker lodge, campervan & caravan sites and camping. Tennis court & hot mineral pool onsite. 1hr south east of Auckland, 50 minutes from Auckland Airport, 20 minutes from Thames.
Visit Waiheke: Island Holiday Accommodation Premium holiday homes, 35 min ferry from Auckland. Waiheke Island, a subtropical pacific island paradise situated in the Hauraki Gulf. Visit Waiheke offers homes for 2-20 people in Waiheke's most popular areas; Oneroa, Palm Beach and Onetangi. Vineyards, olive groves, restaurants and beaches await you.
Pounamu Apartments Luxury 4 1/2 star apartments 7 min walk to central Queenstown. Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with ensuites, breathtaking lake & mountain views. Spacious Apartments include full kitchen & laundry, 42" Plasma TV & 21" LCD TV's in Bdrms with Sky, Computer & Free Fast Internet, gas fire & underfloor heating and car garaging.
Duke's Midway Lodge Motel and Conference Facility Located midway between the city & airport (10 min). Enjoy our famous guitar-shaped swimming pool, fully fenced for your family's safety & in a pleasant garden setting. A BBQ is also available for your use in the pool area. Full facilities including Sky TV, private spa & sauna.
Quest Newmarket Serviced Apartments Modern apartment hotel. Chic, upmarket, central, 4 star plus A selection of spacious, modern serviced apartments for 1-6 people in a quiet street just off Broadway. Tastefully furnished, well-equipped kitchen/laundry facilities. Under cover car parking available. Cafes, shopping, cinemas, major hospital and Auckland attractions nearby.
AC Baths Thermally heated swimming complex just 4 minutes from Taupo town centre (off Spa Road). The AC Baths feature a huge outdoor leisure pool linking to an indoor leisure pool - swim in both without leaving the warmth of the thermally heated water. An ideal activity in any weather that the whole family can enjoy. Hydro slides, toddler pools, private mineral pools, sauna and steam rooms.
Wanaka Collection The best of Wanaka's Activities & Hosted Accommodation Our select group of accommodation & activity operators in Wanaka have been working together for many years to share the secrets of Wanaka's lake, rivers, snow capped mountains & breathtaking Mt Aspiring National Park with visitors from all over the world.
Windsor B&B Hotel Family owned & operated traditional bed and breakfast in Christchurch. Offering B&B accommodation, friendly, personalised service, generous English-style cooked breakfast, guest laundry, free internet access and off street parking. Centrally located on the tourist tram route and within 5-10 minutes easy walk of the city centre.
Winter Games NZ August Major winter sports event featuring world-class athletes and 26 snow sports The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held every 4 years during August in Otago NZ. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka.
United Campervans Premier motorhome & campervan rentals guaranteed under 3 years old The only major New Zealand motorhome hire company owned & operated by its original New Zealand family. Staff, partners and clients are all part of the United family and with top quality vehicles & service, we ensure our family is taken care of.
Warbirds over Wanaka 2 - 4 April 2010 One of the world’s premier Warbirds Airshows For three days over Easter, Lake Wanaka becomes centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action that will delight aviation buffs, families and those wanting a superb day's entertainment. The Airshow is now a biennial centre piece of Central Otago’s tourist attractions.
Affordable Campervan Hire Enjoy the freedom that only a motorhome can offer New Zealand is a country of great beauty & contrast. The relatively short distances make campervan rentals a popular & enjoyable self drive vacation option. Our campervans are fully equipped to cater for your living requirements to ensure you have a great holiday.
Glentanner Park Budget accommodation, camping & RV park, NZ souvenirs & merino wool shop We offer a wide range of self catering accommodation options at Mt Cook – self contained cabins, budget cabins, backpackers bunk rooms, power sites for campervans & caravans and tent sites. Communal cooking facilities, BBQ, laundry and restaurant on site. Superb views of Mount Cook and only 15 minutes from the Mount Cook National Park.
Alpha Campervans Auckland & Christchurch Quality motorhomes & campers on a budget with Alpha. Looking for quality motorhome hire on a budget? Then you can’t go past Alpha Campervans, the perfect option for the price-conscious traveller who demands quality but is happy to forgo some of the enhancements offered by newer, premium vehicles.
Stoneridge Estate 5 star boutique B&B Lodge & Functions Venue overlooking Lake Hayes Luxury bed and breakfast accommodation with panoramic lake and mountain views in a romantic and tranquil setting overlooking our boutique vineyard and water gardens, just 15 minutes from Queenstown. Self contained private holiday cottage ideal for honeymooners. Stunning purpose built functions & conference venue.
New Zealand Frontiers Motorhome Rentals Experienced, friendly operator of late model motorhomes. Immaculately maintained campervan and motorhome fleet, competitively priced from just $NZD70 per day, complete with all the equipment required for a comfortable vacation. Helpful, knowledgeable staff, airport delivery, discounted ferry reservations.
Richlyn Homestay B&B, Taupo Luxurious, quality accommodation in idyllic country garden surroundings. Arrive to a welcoming afternoon tea with home baking. Settle into one of our 4 beautiful guest rooms & then take some time exploring the expansive gardens, enjoying the native birdsong & relaxing in one of the many quiet seating areas around the property.
Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters Exciting scenic flights and helicopter excursions Milford Sound flightseeing, Lord of the Rings flights with the pilots who filmed the trilogy, guided heli-hikes, heli skiing, heli-fishing, charter flights and heli weddings. We have exclusive landing rights in some spectacular locations around Queenstown.
Chapel by the Lake A truly stunning and unique wedding venue overlooking Lake Hayes near Queenstown Stoneridge Estate offers a choice of romantic wedding settings - authentic stone Chapel, beautiful water gardens and vineyard with superb views. Perfect for intimate weddings or larger groups. Reception venue, exquisite wine & food and professional wedding planner on-site.
SelfdriveShop.com - Campervan Hire Compare prices for New Zealand campervan rentals on one website Save time and money by comparing campervans and prices for New Zealand on one website. We offer instant quotes, online bookings and campervan availability. Brands include Apollo, Britz, Cheapa, Maui, Kea and more. Specials also available - visit us today!
Brancott Ridge Luxury Lodge Marlborough A special place to unwind. Brancott Ridge provides exclusive luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in an elevated and secluded location with amazing views of Marlborough's mountains and vineyards. This contemporary style lodge has extensive grounds and a 15m solar-heated swimming pool.
Chateau Blanc Suites Apartment Hotel Self-contained accommodation & conferences venue, Christchurch. Boutique hotel offering spacious fully serviced apartments & penthouse suites with full kitchen facilities in central Christchurch. Ideal self-catering accommodation for both short and longer term stays. Caters for special events & business presentations.
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival 13th, 14th, 15th August 2010. About 40 bands in great venues Top acts from NZ and Australia. The Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. 3 days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues at 5 fantastic venues and in the streets of Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell.
Glacier Hot Pools Franz Josef - a haven of natural tranquillity and a perfect way to unwind Three invitingly warm main pools and three secluded private pools nestled in native bush and birdlife creating a tranquil space to revive your body, mind and spirit. Conveniently located in the heart of Franz Josef township and can be enjoyed all year round.
Affordable Campervan Hire Budget 2-3 berth campers and motorhomes for hire in Auckland Our Auckland campervans are fully equipped to cater for your living requirements to ensure you have a great self drive holiday. Our range of campers cater to families and couples and are suited to parking in both serviced and non-serviced destinations.
Auckland Waterfront Serviced Apartments Luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments in downtown Auckland. Absolute waterfront apartment accommodation with fabulous harbour views at Princes Wharf adjacent to the Hilton Hotel. Fully furnished, outdoor balconies, secure car parking available. Short stay or long term rental - the perfect hotel alternative.
Emerald Cottage & Emerald Villas luxury seaside vacation rentals at Takapuna Beach Top quality self contained accommodation for single party bookings in a relaxed beachside environment close to Auckland city. Spacious Auckland holiday homes & villas ideal for families, business travellers, honeymooners and holiday visitors looking for a 'home away from home'.
Fox Glacier Guiding Guided trips on the West Coast's less crowded glacier. Take a breathtaking guided walk, helihike or ice climb amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company. Our aim is to provide an intimate and special experience, so we guide fewer people on the glacier.
Blue Peaks Lodge 4 star self catering motel accommodation in the heart of Queenstown. Comfortable self contained accommodation in 1 & 2 bedroom or studio units most with kitchen facilities an easy 5 minutes walk from the centre of Queenstown. Off street parking, guest laundry, Sky TV, tea / coffee making facilities, continental breakfast. 2 bedroom wheelchair unit.
Waimana Point Lodge Secluded luxury lodge located on the Matakana Coast, one hour north of Auckland. Luxury accommodation with spectacular rural & sea views, the perfect escape for special occasions, honeymoons and romantic getaways. Ideal venue for small private functions and corporate retreats in a luxurious, yet relaxed & informal atmosphere.
Blue Peaks Luxury Apartments 4 1/2 star spacious self catering holiday & ski accommodation Luxury 2 and 3 bedroom serviced apartments with full designer kitchen, 2 bathrooms, spacious, open-plan living and dining areas, on-site parking and fabulous views across Queenstown Bay. Conveniently located close to the town centre on a quiet tree-lined street.
Affordable Campervan Hire Budget 2-3 berth campervans & sleepervans in Christchurch Our Christchurch campervans are fully equipped to cater for your living requirements to ensure you have a great holiday. The relatively short distances in New Zealand make campervan rentals a popular & enjoyable self drive vacation option.
Off the Rails Cycle Tours Bike the Otago Central Rail Trail in comfort. Fully supported 3 and 4 day bicycle tours tailored for those adventurers who like their creature comforts to be well catered for. Packages include mountain bikes, personalised transport and superior heritage accommodation in the Art Deco town of Ranfurly. Departs Queenstown.
Ironman New Zealand - 6th March 2010 The world's original International Ironman race Ironman New Zealand is held each year on the shores of Lake Taupo amidst stunning scenery. One of the biggest sporting events in New Zealand with over 1200 competitors from 40 countries. Pre-race events and community support make for a great experience.
Auto Rentals Kiwi Travel - one of New Zealand's Leading Campervan and Car Rental Specialists. With one of NZ's largest databases of camper & car hire vehicles and a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff, we are the people to see. Budget, standard or luxury motorhomes & campervans, rental cars, motorbike hire and Interisland ferry travel.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley - the world's youngest geothermal system. View Waimangu’s amazing thermal features & unique ecology, crater lakes, hot springs, steaming cliffs in a pristine bush setting. Self guided walks and hikes, guided eco tours & boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana. A ‘must-do’ eco experience. 20 mins south of Rotorua.
Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand The world's top 20 rugby nations go head to head in 48 test matches. The 7th Rugby World Cup takes place in Sep - Oct 2011 in New Zealand, the unofficial home of rugby culture. Rugby games will be held throughout NZ with the Final at Eden Park in Auckland. Information on RWC fixtures, venues, host towns, teams, tickets plus RWC accommodation & travel.
Naked Bus - New Zealand's lowest cost city to city bus service. Fares from $1. Great Deals nationwide Low cost New Zealand bus network - daily bus services city to city, book online and save. With cheap fares starting from $1 and travel passes available, you can be sure you will always get a bargain! Also includes Cook Strait ferry from $39.
Amazing New Zealand Itinerary Planners Imaginative, tailor-made itineraries for self drive holidays New Zealand based vacation planners specializing solely in New Zealand itineraries. Our aim is to create innovative and imaginative itineraries tailored to your own requirements, number of days and interests......we know New Zealand – we live here!
Hotels Combined Get the best deal by easily comparing rates from all main booking sites in one place. Compare the rates of many hotels, apartments, motels, B&Bs, backpackers and more using this one site for everything. Great information about places to stay including photos, reviews, deals and instant, secure online bookings.
Campa South Rentals Auckland Fully equipped campervans and 4WD campers from our Auckland depot. We offer a fleet of 2-3 berth campervans and 4WD campers from bases in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Our campervans provide you the freedom to have your kind of holiday with no need for set itineraries or timetables. Travel at your own pace.
South Pacific Safaris South Island guided trophy hunts & hunting lodge accommodation near Kaikoura Experienced, professional hunting guides offering both free range and ranch hunting trips for Red Stag, Thar, Chamois, Elk, Fallow, Boar, Goat, Whitetail, Sika & other outstanding trophies amongst New Zealand’s magnificent mountains.
Airport Rentals Christchurch late model rental cars, 4WD station wagons, people movers & minibuses A family owned rental car business at Christchurch airport offering competitive car hire rates, free transfers from hotels & motels, touring maps, friendly service and contactable 24 hours a day.
Queenstown Winter Festival 25th June - 4th July 2010 The Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party The annual American Express Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the beginning of winter with a jam packed 10 day programme featuring some hilarious, possibly outrageous and definitely unique Queenstown events both on the ski slopes and downtown. A great time to visit Queenstown.
Meet New Zealand Vacations Experiencing real-life New Zealand Self drive tours with a great selection of itineraries staying in mostly small intimate Bed & Breakfast accommodation. You will experience New Zealand's spectacular scenery while meeting friendly New Zealanders and sharing our lifestyles.
Franz Josef Glacier Guides exciting guided glacier walks & adventures Westland National Park A variety of adventure trips on to the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier to suit all fitness levels; half day & full day guided glacier walks, heli hikes and ice climbing for the more adventurous. Professional guides and quality equipment.
Winter Games NZ August Major winter sports event featuring world-class athletes and 26 snow sports The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held every 4 years during August in Otago NZ. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka.
Oneroa Bay Villas, Waiheke Island Luxury one-bedroom self-contained apartments close to the beach. Modern, beautifully appointed 1 bedroom apartments close to Oneroa beach and village. Open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, internet access, Sky TV, video & stereo, laundry, all linen provided. Ideal self contained Waiheke holiday rental accommodation.
Pasifika Festival The world's largest Pacific Island cultural festival held annually in March The Pasifika Festival celebrates the unique cultures of the Pacific Island communities and NZ. Featuring traditional and contemporary entertainment and the hugely popular Festival Day with its variety of stalls, delicious Pacific food and more.
Naked Passport - Cheap Bus pass Nationwide hop on hop off buses, you choose how many trips to buy. Just figure out how many places you want to visit and purchase. Simple! Sold in multiples of 5 trips, and valid for 12 months from the first day of travel, allowing you flexibility to enjoy all the beautiful sights of New Zealand at your own pace. Interisland ferry included in all travel passes.
Econo Campers Auckland & Christchurch New Zealand's Best Value Budget Campervan Hire No other New Zealand camper van hire company includes more for your money than Econo Campers, specialists in cheap, reliable 2-3 berth campervans. Airport transfers, portable DVD player, picnic tables/chairs & lots more. Bikes & racks available to rent.
Campa South Rentals Christchurch Travel New Zealand in one of our fully equipped campervans We offer a fleet of 2-3 berth campervans and 4WD campers from bases in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Our campervans provide you the freedom to have your kind of holiday with no need for set itineraries or timetables. Travel at your own pace.
Campa South Rentals Ltd Experience New Zealand in one of our fully equipped campervans & 4WD campers. We offer a fleet of 2-3 berth campervans and 4WD campers from bases in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Our campervans provide you the freedom to have your kind of holiday with no need for set itineraries or timetables. Travel at your own pace.
New Zealand Winter Games 2011 Major winter sports event with world-class athletes & 26 snow sports The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held every 2 years during August in Otago NZ. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka.
Jasmine Court Travellers' Inn Specialising in quiet, comfortable self catering accommodation, Picton 5 star fully self contained motel accommodation with king beds, double spa baths, SKY TV, wireless internet. Sunny, harbour facing central location close to departure wharf for Queen Charlotte track, Marlborough Sounds & Interisland ferry.