Kaikoura tourism operators are celebrating the opening of their new Kaikoura Marina – a year to the day when a massive earthquake rocked their town.   For wildlife tourism specialists Whale Watch Kaikoura and Encounter Kaikoura, the multi-million-dollar marina provides …

A group of travel agents from New Zealand has been enjoying an action-packed visit around Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Qatar Airways.   The aim of the visit was to showcase some of the …

New Zealand luxury accommodation and experiences company, MajorDomo has added a spectacular new ultra-luxury villa – Piwakawaka Point near Wanaka – to its collection of high-end holiday homes.   In an alpine lakeside setting, Piwakawaka Point will provide a grand …

A lone tree that grew from a fence post in the South Island of New Zealand has become an unlikely social media sensation.   The straggly crack willow tree on the shores of Lake Wanaka is thought to be at …

One of New Zealand’s most beloved tourism experiences, the iconic TranzAlpine train journey celebrates 30 years of operation this month. Lauded as one of the most scenic train rides in the world by international publications such as National Geographic Traveler …

One of New Zealand’s most beloved tourism experiences, the iconic TranzAlpine train journey celebrates 30 years of operation this month.   Lauded as one of the most scenic train rides in the world by international publications such as National Geographic …

To celebrate New Zealand being named one of the top ten countries to visit in 2018 according to Lonely Planet Best in Travel, here’s the ultimate New Zealand Bucket List. Hobbiton – Just outside of the Waikato town of Matamata, …

To celebrate New Zealand being named one of the top ten countries to visit in 2018 according to Lonely Planet Best in Travel, here’s the ultimate New Zealand Bucket List.   Hobbiton – Just outside of the Waikato town of …

This week, Golf Tourism New Zealand’s fourth golf tourism progress report was released to industry providing a summary of activity taken over the past year as part of the International Golf Tourism Strategy.     Andrew Fraser, Director of Marketing …

New Zealand’s most-visited tourist attraction, Skyline Queenstown has kicked off five months of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary.   The pioneering NZ-based global tourism company has launched ‘50 Years of Fun’ celebrating Skyline’s journey over the years to becoming …