1. Backpackers

Includes budget "shared" accommodation in a hostel, lodge or 'hotels'

2. Guest and Hosted

Incorporates bed & breakfasts, farm and home stays, guesthouses, boutique lodges, inns, country hotels and similar establishments providing "home-like" or "character" accommodation.

3. Holiday Home

Includes serviced holiday cottages to luxurious lodges.

4. Holiday Park

Includes camping grounds and motor camps. All properties provide communal kitchens, toilets, showers and laundries.

5. Hotel

Includes properties with at least one licensed bar and restaurant, on the premises or adjacent, with charge back facilities.

6. Self Contained and Serviced

Includes motels, motor lodges, serviced apartments and serviced holiday cottages. All properties include at least tea and coffee-making facilities and a private ensuite. Frequently, cooking facilities are provided for guests.

7. Student Accommodation

Includes tertiary-level student accommodation provided by universities, polytechnics and other alternative tertiary education providers.

8. Venues

Includes free standing convention centres, event centres, performing arts venues, sports stadiums, municipal halls, indoor arenas and other entertainment or meeting venues.

The Exclusive category is for luxury accommodation and does not have a star grade. Exclusive properties must first achieve a five star grade with a 95% or better score within the Hotel, Self Contained and Serviced or Guest Hosted assessment criteria. They then must meet additional requirements.

This category includes intimate, exclusive and highly individual establishments that offer the finest of locations, facilities, activities and service. They range from destination retreats offering golf, fishing, food and wine or wilderness adventures, to stylish hotels and secluded beach or river front villas.

They are escapes from the norm, with incomparable locations, admirably discreet staff, faultless service and outstanding activities and excursions. There are only a small number of properties that are eligible for this 'best of the best' category.

Transport

From rental car companies to limousine hire, taxis, ferries, airport shuttles and coaches, if you want your clients to get from A to B, then check out the Qualmark range of visitor transport operators so you can book and buy with confidence.

Activities

Whether your clients want to have an adventure, get to know the real New Zealand, or simply relax and look around, you'll find some of New Zealand's best tourism experiences are Qualmark endorsed visitor activities. Visitor activities include charter boats, sea kayaks, horse treks, flightseeing, leading attractions, museums, cultural experiences, wine tours and many more.

Visitor services

All Qualmark endorsed visitor services have been assessed as trustworthy and professional - your client's guarantee of a successful visitor experience. Visitor Services includes many gift shops throughout New Zealand, including those which deal in genuine, authentic New Zealand made product.

Visitor information centres

Qualmark endorsed visitor information centres have met our tough quality standards - ensuring bookings and information provided meets visitor needs, expectations and budget.

Tour operators

Look for this Qualmark logo for assurance that a tour operator measures up to the standards required by New Zealand tourism’s official quality mark.

• The endorsement logo identifies a tourism business has met or exceeded accepted tourism industry quality standards and does not incorporate a star grading
• Qualmark endorsed businesses identify professional and trustworthy experiences.