Archive for July, 2009
New hotels for Auckland in time for Rugby World Cup 2011
Posted on 24. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
Auckland Airport Novotel Announced The long-awaited details of an international-branded hotel for Auckland Airport have been announced. Auckland International Airport Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Accor Hospitality and Tainui Group Holdings to build and operate a new four-star Novotel. The 263-room, 12-storey hotel, which is expected to be ready in time for [...]
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Earthquake Felt in South Island
Posted on 16. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, and causing a small tsunami (of 17 centimetres) in the southern Fiordland region was felt last night. New Zealand has between 10,000 and 15,000 earthquakes every year, so locals are used to feeling the earth move. This particular undersea quake was located about 160 kilometres west of [...]
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Best Months to View Dolphins and Whales
Posted on 16. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
The Dolphin & Whale viewing guide below is for the Bay of Islands in the North Island of New Zealand. As you can see every month is good to seeing something, but the winter months (May-July) probably give the greatest range, including the occasional Orca Whale! Kiakoura on the east coast of the South Island is [...]
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11 Day South Island Christmas Tour
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
Luxury coach holiday specialist Grand Pacific Tours has just released an 11-day South Island Tour incorporating the festive season. The tour, on a luxurious 20 seat Ultimate Coach, departs on the 22nd Deceber 2009. The Ultimate Coach is a regular sized coach, designed to exacting standards with 20 leather reclining seats, entertainment consoles with 4 [...]
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On The Way To The Glaciers
Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
Our small group travelled from Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island to Greymouth on the west coast onboard the TranzAlpine train. At the end of the train journey we were met by Craig, our driver, who had followed in the coach. It had taken just under 5 hours. It is so relaxing to travel by train and I [...]
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New Zealand Touring July Specials
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Campbell.
Well another month has rolled on by – and it’s New Zealand’s winter has now officially started, but it’s also one month closer to our summer season. We find at this time of year our ’organised’ (future) clients begin investigating their travelling options in New Zealand. They are clever to do so, because not only do they achieve great Earlybird savings [...]