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January Product Feature 2012 - Eco-tourism in New Zealand
Since the launch of Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure campaign, New Zealand’s clean, green image has been thrust centre stage. It’s true, we do have lush, green forests and crystal clear waters. It’s common in New Zealand to take a walk and drink the water straight from the rivers that we cross. If your clients are looking for a holiday destination that promotes caring for the environment, look no further than New Zealand.
The following products have all taken that extra step when it comes to the environment. They have embraced their environmental and social responsibility to New Zealand, and alongside creating a memorable experience for your clients, they are giving something back as well.
GISBORNE
Knapdale Eco Lodge
Knapdale Eco Lodge is tranquility in a stunning rural landscape. They offer guest and hosted farmstay accommodation, eco-tours on a working NZ farm with native and planted forest on 32 hectares and specialise in exquisite cuisine based on home grown ingredients and local wines. Knapdale is an exclusive private rural getaway, ideal for a stress-free break, an experience with nature, a romantic interlude or a soft eco adventure.
WELLINGTON
ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience
Discover ZEALANDIA: New Zealand's ultimate nature experience. A paradise that took 80 million years to evolve was almost destroyed in the last few hundred... Just 10 minutes from central Wellington, ZEALANDIA is a unique eco-attraction. New Zealand's incredible natural history and our world-renowned conservation movement are brought to life with a state-of-the-art indoor exhibition.
Then step through our predator-proof fence into our beautiful 225ha (550 acre) eco-sanctuary for your best opportunity to see some of New Zealand's rarest birds, reptiles and insects in the wild.
MARLBOROUGH
Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Our award-winning tours provide "Scenic Wildlife Cruises", "Bird Watchers Expeditions" & "Dolphin Swimming/Viewing experiences". We operate out of Picton in the calm & sheltered waters of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. A clean green paradise of bush and sea full of natural beauty, history and wildlife, all waiting to be explored and experienced with New Zealand’s only carbon neutral & Qualmark Enviro-gold certified Cruise Operator. Our tours are fully guided and focus on history, nature and are both informative and educational.....
WEST COAST
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
A haven from the city rush, a foray into New Zealand’s pristine wilderness - Te Waonui Forest Retreat is truly a place to relax and refresh. All focus has been on creating a healthy, environmentally safe habitat to maximise guests’ wellbeing. With a natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, there’s no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind.
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
Few places on earth can match the unique natural setting of the Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki in the heart of the 2.7 million hectare South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, Te Wahipounamu (Maori translation: the place of greenstone jade).
You are invited to explore our rainforest trails, canoe on Lake Moeraki and join our nature guides on journeys of discovery in one of the most wild and natural places left on earth. The Lodge is a paradise for nature lovers and for those wanting a relaxing retreat away from the pressures of the modern world.
www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/wildernesslodge/lake-moeraki
WANAKA
Wanaka Lakehouse
Wanaka Lake House is a stunning all-timber, swiss styled, mountain house that features a beautiful chemical-free swimming pool as the centrepiece of the lodge. All the interior and exterior design is classically artistic and creates an unforgettable ambience of relaxation, opulent comfort and … love.
At the heart of Wanaka Lake House is a wonderful entertainment area of indoor pool, spa, sauna, shower, heated benches, fireplace, sheepskins, rugs, pizza oven, candelabra and gourment kitchen - all surrounded by a large living area and expansive decks to the views of lake and mountains.
DUNEDIN
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Our 307-hectare Cloud Forest is the largest area of native forest in mainland South Island where indigenous plants and animals can live in the wild without threat from most introduced pests. It is home to some of New Zealand's most fascinating and rare forest wildlife.
Visit us and explore the Ecosanctuary's protected habitat where you will experience a natural encounter with South Island forest wildlife in a regenerating forest ecosystem. By visiting you will be supporting the preservation of biodiversity today and contributing towards a better tomorrow for our natural heritage. Daily Guided Tours, Self-guided Walking and After Dark Tours are available.
