PRINT MODULESection Two
The regional modules in this training programme cover highlights and planning information in detail for each of the following regions.
The following list gives a snapshot of what the regions offer.
Northland / Auckland
www.northlandnz.com and www.aucklandnz.com
- Bay of Islands' marine activities
- Cape Reinga/90 Mile Beach
- Maori culture/history at Waitangi
- Diving in the marine reserves
- Birthplace of New Zealand
- Kauri trees - huge native trees
- Auckland city's surrounding islands - Waiheke, Rangitoto
- Sailing in the Hauraki Gulf
- Hiking and cycling in the surrounding regional parks
- Art galleries and shopping
- Auckland's waterfront
Great New Zealand Touring Route
Waikato/Coromandel/Rotorua/Bay of Plenty/Eastland/Hawke's Bay/Taupo/ Ruapehu (www.gnztr.co.nz)
- Geothermal activity; Rotorua, Taupo, Ruapehu
- Trout fishing, Rotorua; Taupo, Ruapehu
- Caving experiences; Waitomo
- Vineyard experiences; Hawke's Bay
- Art Deco architecture; Napier
- Tongariro National Park snow areas & walking tracks
Taranaki/River Region
Wanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Tararua, Rangitikei www.taranakinz.org
- Whanganui River
- Mt Taranaki
- Gardens; Taranaki, Rangitikei
Wairarapa/Wellington/Nelson/Marlborough
www.nelsonnz.com www.marlborough.co.nz www.wellingtonnz.com
- Luxury lodges & boutique hotels
- Wellington city, arts & culture including Te Papa Museum
- Arts and crafts; Nelson region
- Marlborough Sounds, cruise, kayak or sail in the Sounds
- Abel Tasman National Park, sea kayaking & walking
- Boutique vineyards, Marlborough, Nelson & Wairarapa
West Coast/Christchurch and Canterbury
www.christchurchnz.com and www.west-coast.co.nz
- Hanmer Springs, natural hot thermal pools
- Kaikoura, whale watching
- Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
- Christchurch city, the garden city
- Akaroa Village, Banks Peninsula and the unique Hectors Dolphins
- Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain
Dunedin and Coastal Otago/Southland
www.dunedinnz.com and www.southlandnz.com
- Wildlife on Otago Peninsula
- Unique pioneer history and architecture.
- Catlins region, nature at its rawest
- Stewart Island, kiwi spotting
Central Otago, Wanaka, Queenstown, Fiordland
- Queenstown resort for a multitude of adventure activities
- Milford and Doubtful Sound
- Walking/trekking; Routeburn, Milford, Greenstone & Hollyford Tracks
- Skiing; Wanaka & Queenstown
- Fiordland World Heritage National Park
See the regional modules for more details on each of the regional groupings.
