New Zealand's North and South islands are separated
by the narrow Cook Strait.
Auckland
Art Gallery:
Full information about all exhibitions.
Auckland Sights:
Known as the City of Sails, but there are many things to see away from the harbour too.
Auckland Tourism:
Auckland New Zealand is the official web site for leisure and business travellers to New
Zealand's largest city.
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The capital of New Zealand, sits on the edge of a spectacular harbour
and is often likened to San Francisco because of its hilly streets and harbour views.
Getting Around
Wellington:
If you're planning to do a lot of sightseeing, a $5 Daytripper pass gives you unlimited
travel on any Stagecoach bus all day. You can visit Wellington Zoo, Mt Victoria Lookout or
the South Coast Seal Walk with Stagecoach.
Wellington
Attractions:
Wellington has a huge range of attractions on offer. Home to Te Papa and New Zealand's
Parliament, we're renowned for our heritage and cultural attractions with events and
festivals all year round.
Wellington
Rover:
Operating from October to May, this all-day pass allows you to discover Wellington by
hoping on and off at chosen points, on a circular route that crosses the city before
heading out to the southern and eastern coast. Rover makes the rounds every two hours.
Wellington Tour:
Take an online tour of the capital of New Zealand.
Wellington
Walks:
Wellington is renowned for its compact size and one of the best and easiest ways to
explore the city, is on foot.
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On the southern shore of North Island, Wellington is the gateway to
the south.
Millennium
Art Gallery:
Marlborough's first public art gallery; located on Seymour Square, Blenheim.
Accommodation in Blenheim
Hotels
in Blenheim:
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Be There:
Christchurch and Canterbury events on-line -- provided by Christchurch City Council
Leisure as part of its vision to promote healthy lifestyles.
Destination Canterbury:
Packed with information on activities, attractions and accommodation in Canterbury, New
Zealand.
Showtime Canterbury:
A unique time in Christchurch when racing, fashion, food and local lifestyles converge to
create a festival atmosphere that is high action, high energy and high stakes.
About Christchurch:
Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch -- just like the rest of New
Zealand -- is a city of contrasts. Internationally famed ‘The Garden City’,
Christchurch’s well-established expansive parks and public gardens owe much to the
planning and foresight of the city’s founding fathers.
Christ
Church Cathedral:
Cathedral Square is a main bus loading point in Christchurch, and buses leave regularly
from Christchurch Airport for the Square. In addition, a tram route around central
Christchurch visits the Cathedral, among several other popular tourist attractions.
Christchurch Art
Gallery:
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu is situated on the corner of Worcester
Boulevard and Montreal Street, one block east towards Cathedral Square from the Botanical
Gardens. You can even Browse
the Gallery online.
Christchurch
Attractions:
There's plenty of things for Christchurch visitors to see an do.
Christchurch Casino:
Choose to play from almost 500 gaming machines in the Valley of Treasures or Gallery of
Gold. You can also learn any of the popular table games or relax in one of the restaurants
and bars. Located at 30 Victoria Street.
Christchurch City
Council:
An A-Z about living in Christchurch.
Christchurch
International Airport: (CBD)
A public bus service (30-40 mins) operates to and from Christchurch City Centre at a cost
of $5 per person. Door to door shuttles (20-30 mins) cost between $12 and $18 and a taxi
(15-20 mins) is around $25.
Christchurch Tourism:
On the central, east coast of South Island, the position of Christchurch enables residents
and visitors to enjoy sea and shore, river and lakeside, alpine and forest recreation in
an agreeable climate.
Christchurch
Tramway:
A quality inner city tour experience that combines the heritage of the trams, attractions
and historic buildings with the culture of the Garden City. The beautifully restored trams
follow a 2.5 kilometre loop around central Christchurch taking in some of the most
interesting sites.
Christchurch
Transportation:
Interactive map of the bus routes around Christchurch, with timetables.
The Arts Centre - Christchurch:
Highlights include over 40 speciality shops, fine art galleries, world-class theatre, art
house cinemas, bars, restaurants and cafes, a bustling weekend Art, Craft and Produce
Market, and an array of festivals and special events throughout the year. Located on
Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch.
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Visiting
Dunedin:
Visitors to Dunedin often comment that there is so much more to see and do in the city and
surrounding area than they had expected. This information will give you a good idea of
what you 'must see' and 'must do' when you are in Dunedin.
Accommodation in Dunedin
Hotels
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Marlborough
Sounds:
This is one place in New Zealand where there seems to be more boats than people and with
good reason. Queen Charlotte Sound with its fascinating maze of bays and inlets, its
sheltered anchorage and excellent fishing is a boatie's paradise.
Picton:
Picton is the port of entry to the South Island. In the 1850's they even talked of making
it New Zealand's capital. The locals are glad they didn't.
Picton
Beachcomber Inn:
Situated in the heart of Picton, on the waterfront, within easy walking distance to shops,
restaurants and the wharf, and the ferry terminal. Daily launch cruise, fishing trips,
native bush walks and the Marlborough Wine Trail all in close proximity.
Villa Backpackers:
This 100 year-old character home with home-style hospitality, in Picton, is small and
friendly with beautiful gardens, relaxing veranda, large private backyard, great music and
all the facilities you can expect from a good hostel.
Queen Charlotte Track:
The Queen Charlotte Track runs almost the entire length of New Zealand's Queen Charlotte
Sound. It stretches from Ship Cove to Anakiwa -- 71 km of spectacular walking track
passing through historic sites, secluded bays and lush coastal bush.
Queen Charlotte
Track:
The 69km spectacular walking track, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes
through lush coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along skyline ridges offering
breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
Sea
Kayaking on The Sounds:
A fun and easy introduction to sea kayaking and the Marlborough Sounds. Experience the
beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound and learn about the wildlife and history of the area.
Queenstown:
Any time's a good time to visit Queenstown, the only thing that changes is the seasonal
scenery.
Queenstown Visitors
Center:
Get professional advice about Queenstown's vast array of accommodation, transport,
activities and attractions.
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The
TranzCoastal:
The northbound TranzCoastal train, from Christchurch to Picton, arrives in Picton in time
to connect with the 1.30pm sailing of The Interislander ferry to Wellington and the North
Island.
Tranz Rail -
Interislander:
The Interislander is a year round passenger and car ferry service across Cook Strait --
linking together the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Timetables online.
Tranz Rail - The Lynx:
Operating all year round, Tranz rail runs a fast ferry service called The Lynx. Taking
just 135 minutes to zip between the North and South Islands, across Cook strait.
New Zealand Travel Tips
The sheltered waters of the Sounds are a boatie's paradise, while
others who prefer to explore the Sounds on foot will find many scenic walks. This area is
also well known for many world famous wineries.
Well known to many New Zealand travellers is the 'Edwin
Fox', the last surviving wooden sailing ship that brought settlers to New Zealand. This is
sighted on the foreshore and is open 7 days a week.
Sent in by: Picton Beachcomber
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