2010 TIANZ Awards - Winner 'Visitor Attraction and Experience Award' (large)

Explore NZ Tourism partners

 

Below is a list of companies Explore NZ work with and recommend:

Activities

South Seas Cruises


South Sea Cruises is Fiji's most experienced cruise operator with an extensive range of award winning Day Cruises and Island Resort Transfers. All their cruises offer great value and great fun.
http://www.ssc.com.fj/

Dive Ops are a family own and operated dive charter business.

 

They have been operating in the Bay of island for the past 6 years. Dive Ops provides guided diving to most areas of the Bay of Islands and Cavalli Islands. They take pride in providing safe, fun and educational diving and snorkeling adventures. http://www.diveops.co.nz/

Dive! Tutukaka


The Poor Knights Islands are abundantly populated with unique and incredibly varied fish life, rated as a “Must-Do” on any divers list, snorkelers and sightseers are welcome on all our boats. We pride ourselves in making your day a happy, friendly one, with great diving, impeccable service; full of smiles, laughter, and streamlined professionalism.
Qualmarked, Green Indexed, and Enviro-Gold rated.
http://www.diving.co.nz

Awesome Adventures Fiji


provide affordable backpacker packages in the stunning Yasawa Islands.If you want to explore the real Fiji, then an ‘Awesome’ package is for you. If you’re into doing you’re own thing, check out their Island Hopping and Accommodation passes.
http://www.awesomefiji.com/

Awesome Adventures Oz


offer an exhilarating selection of activities and adventure packages based in the Whitsundays, Australia that really make the most of the stunning region. The affordable packages are ideal for backpackers and alternative travellers.
http://www.awesomeoz.com/

Cruise Whitsundays

 

Cruise Whitsundays provide an outstanding selection of Day Cruises that really make the most of the incredible Whitsundays region. Cruise Whitsundays also operates Resort Connections - a hassle-free Island Resort transfer service for arriving and departing guests.
www.cruisewhitsundays.com/

Ananda Tours


Ananda Tours invites you to enjoy a wonderful day tasting award winning wine, olive oil and other local produce for which Waiheke Island is world-renowned.
http://www.ananda.co.nz/

Accommodation

Nelson Accommodation


The Barn Cabins, Camping and Backpackers Abel Tasman offers a range of comfortable accommodation including cabins, camping, dorms and rooms, with an extensive range of on site facilities and great deals on activities in the area there is lots to do and see.
http://www.barn.co.nz/

Stamford Plaza Auckland Hotel


A superb CBD location in the heart of Auckland and easy walking distance to the Viaduct, harbour precinct and Vector Arena.
Stamford Plaza Auckland was voted New Zealand's leading business hotel by the 2008 World Travel Awards and Kabuki Teppanyaki Restaurant was voted by Metro Magazine as one of Auckland's best restaurants.
Stamford also have hotels and resorts in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
http://www.stamford.com.au/

Travel

Gray Line


Tour New Zealand with Gray Line New Zealand Coach Tours (a division of Johnstons Group) offers today's traveller a nationwide series of premium coach tours to famous New Zealand tour destinations and attractions.
http://www.graylinetours.co.nz/

Backpacker bus NZ

Backpacking NZ

SAVE UP TO 44% ON STRAY

Get $500 off any Passes over $1100!

http://www.straytravel.com/new-zealand-backpacker-bus/backpacker-specials/

campervan hire new zealand

 

Spaceships Campervan hire New Zealand


campervan hire australia

 

Spaceships Campervan hire Australia

Salt Air


is a New Zealand Air Service Operator offering spectacular aeroplane or helicopter scenic flights around New Zealand's maritime playground the Bay of Islands as well as offering scheduled air services between Kerikeri, Whangarei and Auckland.
http://www.saltair.co.nz/

Tourism Information

Tourism Auckland


Wherever you stay in Auckland, you're never far from breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, invigorating walks, idyllic holiday islands, outstanding food and wine, great shopping and exciting nightlife.
http://www.aucklandnz.com/

Bay of Islands Travel Guide


For more information about the Bay of Islands:
http://www.bay-of-islands.co.nz/

Northland – Birthplace of
a Nation


Stunning subtropical coastline and thick dense native forests. All the information you need for an unforgettable visit is contained within this site – just remember to allow plenty of time.
http://www.northlandnz.com/visit/

Conservation

Project Island Song - Ipipiri/Eastern Bay of Islands restoration


The islands of the eastern Bay of Islands are an iconic destination for New Zealand and international visitors. These scenic landscapes are rich in our history and should be complemented by healthy island ecosystems.


The vision of Project Island Song is an archipelago of islands rich in native flora and fauna for all to enjoy. The islands will sing again.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/