Events and Activities

Whenever you happen to be visiting New Zealand, there’s likely to be some kind of festival or celebration in full swing.

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A Heliflight adventure over Franz Josef Glacier

Friday, February 26th, 2010

When visiting Fox Glacier recently, I decided that I wanted to get a bird’s eye view of the glacier and booked a helicopter scenic flight with Fox and Franz Josef Heliservice.

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Jade Carving at Bonz ‘n Stonz in Hokitika

Friday, February 26th, 2010

I have always wanted to try my hand at either bone or jade carving, and was excited to be able to do it with Bonz ‘n Stonz whilst in Hokitika.

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Kiwi Haka

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Hey, all you travellers about to visit Queenstown, and wanting to experience a small but significant taste of Maori culture, make sure you check out the Kiwi Haka show.

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Come to the Bay of Islands for an unforgettable New Years Eve

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Tickets for Island Rock have just been released, and they will be selling fast! Cruise to Urupukapuka Island for an evening of live music with ‘Northland Battle of the Bands’ winner Sam Bartells & Cover Band ‘Dirty Dozen’ featuring Lisa Crawley.

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Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

What could be nicer at the end of the day than soaking in a deliciously hot salt water pool? Right at the base of the Mount, by the camping ground at the northern end of Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools have long been a popular draw-card. [...]

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Million-dollar Views from the Top of Mount Maunganui

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

I’ve heard so much about the fantastic walk to the top of Mauao – the ‘Mount’ for which this place is named – that I’m really keen to try it, and since I’m staying for the weekend, now is the perfect chance. Saturday morning at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty dawns perfectly [...]

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World of Wearable Art was a winner this year!

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

As usual, fantastic staging complemented the huge selection of incredible art-to-wear pieces. If you’re in Wellington in late September/early October, this is one show you shouldn’t miss. It’s a uniquely kiwi event featuring one-off pieces from artists around the globe, featuring themed sections such as Bizarre Bra, Illuminated Illusions, Man Unleashed and the ever-popular Children’s Section.

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World Buskers Festival, Christchurch, 21 – 31 January 2010

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

In just a few months the World Buskers Festival hits town again! This celebration of fun on the footpath takes place in Christchurch in late January every year; 17 years since it began, it’s become the largest street theatre festival in Australasia and amongst the top five in the world.

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Riding High on the Skywire

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

I’m just about to embark on the highest, longest and fastest flying fox in the world – The Skywire at Happy Valley Adventures in Cable Bay, 15 minutes out of Nelson. This is a big deal for me, considering I hate heights!

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Crossing Cook Strait on the Interislander

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Getting my car from the South Island to the North Island of New Zealand and back again is easy and stress-free with Interislander.
I drove aboard the Interislander ferry at its Picton terminal in Marlborough, parked my car in the vehicle area and from there made my way to the upper deck to relax and enjoy [...]

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