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New Zealand Product Update

PRODUCT UPDATE: Accommodation Activities Transport

UPDATE PERIOD: 1st December 2004 to 1st February 2005

REPORT TYPE: General Tourism Product

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of 37 Business Pag Product Category Region Product Name Business Name Type e Accommodati Guest and Hosted Coromand New Bed and Breakfast Dell Cote Homestay 5 on Accommodation el Accommodati Guest and Hosted Coromand New Driftwood Lodge Driftwood Lodge 6 on Accommodation el Accommodati Guest and Hosted Coromand Bed & Breakfast New The Mussel Bed B&B 7 on Accommodation el accommodation Self Contained and Accommodati New Serviced Waikato 943 On The River 943 On The River 8 on Accommodation Accommodati New Hotels Eastland Portside Hotel Gisborne Portside Hotel Gisborne 9 on Accommodati Luxury Village Boutique Village Boutique New Eastland 11 on Accommodation Apartments Apartments Self Contained and Accommodati Hawke's New Serviced Millar Road Millar Road 12 on Bay Accommodation Self Contained and Accommodati New Serviced Nelson Consulate Apartments Consulate Apartments 13 on Accommodation Accommodati Guest and Hosted New Nelson Floosie Gardens Floosie Gardens 14 on Accommodation Self Contained and Accommodati Ocean Panorama Guest Ocean Panorama Guest New Serviced Nelson 15 on Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodati Guest and Hosted Queensto New Criffel Peak View B&B Criffel Peak View B&B 16 on Accommodation wn

of 37 Business Pag Product Category Region Product Name Business Name Type e Self Contained and Accommodati Maple Peak Maple Peak New Serviced Wanaka 18 on Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Coromand Ocean Wave Tours Ocean Wave Tours Mercury New Activities Boat Cruises 19 el Mercury Bay Ltd Bay Ltd Waitakaruru Arboretum & Waitakaruru Arboretum & New Activities Galleries Waikato 20 Sculpture Park Sculpture Park Miscellanous Madness New Activities Rotorua King Kartz Mountain Action Limited 21 eg zorbing, fly by wire Backpacker Special 2005 New Activities Heritage Attractions Rotorua Buried Village 23 - Afternoon Tour Wellingto 4WD Scenic Tours & Capital Adventure Tours New Activities 4WD Adventure 24 n Private Charter Ltd (CAT Tours) Wellingto Flat Earth New Zealand New Activities Sightseeing Whales of Kaikoura 25 n Experiences Scenic Attractions e.g Wellingto New Activities Lil' Rippa Day Trippa Lil' Rippa Day Trippa 26 Skyline Gondola n Marlborou Ecotours Marlborough New Activities Walking / Trekking Seahorse World Aquarium 27 gh Sounds New Activities Sailing Nelson Sailing Instruction SeaSense Sailing Schiool 29 Steward Island New Activities Boat Cruises Southland Steward Island Experience 30 Experience PML Tours (Practice My New Transport Bus / Coach Transport Waikato PML Tours Ltd 31 Language) Accommodati Wellingto New Hotels Mercure Hotel Wellington Mercure Hotel Willis Street 32 on n Enhance Activities Scenic Attractions e.g Waikato Spellbound Glowworm Spellbound Ltd 33

of 37 Business Pag Product Category Region Product Name Business Name Type e d Skyline Gondola and Cave Tour Enhance Bay of Lake Waikaremoana Walking Legends Guided Activities Walking / Trekking 35 d Plenty Guided Walk Walks Enhance Helicopter & Floatplane Activities Flightseeing Rotorua Volcanic Air Safaris 36 d Scenic Air tours

of 37 Dell Cote Homestay Coromandel Key contact: Trish Oldham Address: P.O. Box 45 Title: Business partner Suburb: Phone: +64 7 864 8142 City: Tairua 2853 Fax: +64 7 864 8142 Web site: www.dellcote.com Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Coromandel PRODUCT DETAILS Product Bed and Breakfast This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Guest and Hosted Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: @HomeNewZealand accredited. closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 3 ensuited rooms assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No 180.00 Check-in after 4pm ( or Predominant Business by special arrangement) Markets UK USA Germany Hours: and check-out 10.30 Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Our smokefree earthbrick home has a warm and charming character. Extensive decking offers leisure areas to relax and enjoy the garden and orchard, native bush and birdlife.

All rooms have private access, quality cotton bed linen, toiletries, fresh flowers. Guest lounge offers TV, fridge, tea/coffee and complimentary home baking.

Generous continental/cooked breakfasts options with seasonal homegrown produce and preserves. Pleasant walk or short ferry ride to a variety of restaurants and shops. Very peaceful garden setting. Off street parking. 20 minutes to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: Dell Cote Homestay on the Coromandel Peninsula offers warm ambience and tranquillity. This smokefree eco-friendly homestay is built of non-toxic materials...earthbrick and non treated macrocarpa timber. Guest rooms have private access with French doors opening onto expansive decking, where guest can enjoy the native bush, organic orchard and garden.

VISITOR PROFILE Customer No

of 37 type: Special Wheel chair access, laundry facilities, widely travelled hosts, organic homegrown services/ produce picnic baskets on request facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 10% International: 90% Visitors that are FIT: 90% Group: 10% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Driftwood Lodge Coromandel Key contact: Janice & Bruce Bell Address: 167 Buffalo Beach Road Title: Proprietors Suburb: Phone: +64 7 866 5256 City: Whitianga Fax: +64 7 866 5296 Web site: www.driftwoodnz.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Coromandel PRODUCT DETAILS Product Driftwood Lodge This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Guest and Hosted Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 3 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes 245.00 Markets Travelled Business Offshore Hours: 7am - 10pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: We offer spacious second floor ensuite rooms with separate guest entrance, lounge and deck access from all rooms.

Situated on the beach front in Whitianga on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, Driftwood Lodge is the ideal base to explore the beautiful Mercury Bay.

Driftwood Ldoge offers three super sing/twin bedrooms with facilities for an additional bed if required. Quality linen and bathrobes provided in addition to complimentary tea, coffee & cookies in each room. All rooms also have mini bars/fridges, ceiling fans and full length mirors. Ensuites fully equiped with toiletries and hairdryers.

of 37 Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer type: Special Guest lounge with games/book exchange/TV services/ Fax, email & Internet available on request facilities Friendly dog (Meg) available for walking Beach pack including sand chairs & towels Laundry arranged Off street parking We are a smoke free house. Visitors that are Domestic: 40% International: 60% Visitors that are FIT: 80% Group: 20% Record Date: 01 February 2005

The Mussel Bed B&B Coromandel Key contact: Christine Hopkins Address: 892 Purangi Road Title: Manager Suburb: Cooks Beach Phone: +64 7 866 5786 City: Whitianga Fax: +64 7 866 5706 Web site: www.musselbed.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Coromandel PRODUCT DETAILS Product Bed & Breakfast Accommodation This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Guest and Hosted Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: Pukeko website Award closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 3 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $175

Predominant Australia UK USA Germany Business Markets Scandanavia Hours: 24 hrs Product N/A enhancement : Product The Mussel Bed offers you privacy and comfort, nestled amidst native bush, Description: gardens and streams with only a short walk to Cooks Beach. A perfect base to experience beautiful Lonely Bay and nearby Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach!

Our guest wing has three tastefully designed rooms - Victorian, Pacifica or

of 37 Beachhut (has an open loft with twin beds).

All with queen-size bedrooms, quality linen, tea/coffee facilities, window seating, TV & fridge plus superb tiled ensuite with quality fittings, toiletries and hairdryer. Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: Cooks Beach is named after Capt James Cook who landed in Mercury Bay and viewed the transit of Mercury from Cooks Beach where he was able to plot his position in relation to the rest of the world.

VISITOR PROFILE Customer International and Domestic type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 5% International: 95% Visitors that are FIT: 99% Group: 1% Record Date: 01 February 2005

943 On The River Waikato Key contact: Bill Greig Address: 943 River Road Title: Owner Suburb: Queenwood Phone: +64 7 855 5806 City: Hamilton Fax: +64 7 855 5806 Web site: Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Waikato PRODUCT DETAILS Product 943 On The River This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Self Contained and Serviced Activity category: Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ Tourism Waikato, membership of (business associations: B&B Association and AA pending ... closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 1 plus fully self contained unit assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No $90 and $110

of 37 Predominant Business Markets Hours: 24/7 Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Large, comfortable colonial style home overlooking the Waikato River and St Andrews Golf Course with a solar heated swimming pool and bush walks. Handy to Westfield Mall and Queenwood Village restaurants. Twin room available @ $90 (or single $60) TV, own tea and coffee making facilities, private bathroom and entrance, price includes continental and/or cooked Kiwi breakfast.

Also available is a new double fully self-contained studio apartment at $110 overlooking the river, complete with TV, lounge and outside relaxing area. Has kitchen for self service, continental breakfast is provided. Kiwi cooked breakfast for the studio apartment is $15 p.p. if required. Dinner is available on request @ $20 p.p.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer Tourists - domestic & international -over 30's without children type: Special Swimming Pool - Solar Heated. Quiet, secluded location but handy to amenities. services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 50% International: 50% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Portside Hotel Gisborne Eastland Key contact: Andrew Gelonese Address: PO Box 177 Title: Hotel Manager Suburb: Phone: +64 6 869 1000 City: Gisborne Fax: +64 6 869 1020 Web site: www.portsidegisborne.co. nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Eastland PRODUCT DETAILS Product Portside Hotel Gisborne This is a: New tourism experience name:

of 37 Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Hotels duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 62 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No $145

Predominant Business Markets Australia Hours: 6.00am to 10.30pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Superbly located on the water's edge in Gisborne's CBD, Portside Hotel provides picturesque views of the inner harbour and the city centre. This brand new property offers 64 stylishly appointed guest rooms and suites. All have full kitchens and bathrooms. Suites boast seperate bedroom and spacious living area with balcony and a full laundry. Portside is perfect for both short and long term stays, a family getaway, or simply making business a whole lot more pleasurable.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: Brand new international standard hotel opens in Gisborne VISITOR PROFILE Customer Corporate type: Leisure Wholesale Conference Special services/ Guest Services: Reception and concierge services, Business services available, facilities daily housekeeping service, Valet dry cleaning and laundry services, Gymnasium, Outdoor simming pool, Complimentary car parking. FACILITIES -Remote control TV and DVD player, Sky TV channels, Stereo system with CD player, Hairdryer and toiletries, Individually controlled air conditioning, Voicemail messaging system, STD & ISD telephone and modem ports, Electronic key card system, High speed Ineternet access.

Visitors that are Domestic: 80% International: 20% Visitors that are FIT: 90% Group: 10% Record Date: 01 February 2005

of 37 Village Boutique Apartments Eastland Key contact: Ray Wood Address: PO Box 185 Title: Owner / Operator Suburb: Phone: +64 6 868 6589 City: Gisborne Fax: +64 6 868 6325 Web site: www.gisborneapartments .co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Eastland PRODUCT DETAILS Product Village Boutique Apartments This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Luxury Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 3 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $130

Predominant Business Seven days a week 7am Markets Hours: till late Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: New in 2005 superior self contained accommodation.

Two studio units plus a two bedroom apartment - all self contained with full kitchen, untensils etc. Extremely modern decor with stainless steal and granite finishings. Pleasent environment, 5 minute drive from central city, walking distance to store, local shopiing village and public hospital. Walking distance to Tavern with meals available.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special Laundry/Iron services/ Hairdryers facilities Tea & Coffee Continental breakfast Full kitchen facilities Lap Pool Serviced daily, non smoking policy, private off road parking

of 37 Visitors that are Domestic: 55% International: 45% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Millar Road Hawke's Bay Key contact: Greg Collinge Address: PO Box 1141 Title: Suburb: Te Awanga Phone: +64 6 875 1977 City: Hastings Fax: +64 6 875 1927 Web site: www.millaroad.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Hawke’s Bay Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Millar Road This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Self Contained and Serviced Activity category: Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 4 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): $500 per cottage per commissionab night. $950 for both le Yes cottages per night.

Predominant Business Markets Australia UK USA Hours: - Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Millar Road is a slice of heaven. Set on a stunning vineyard nestled in the northern end of the Tukituki Hills with panoramic views over vineyards, orchards and farmland out to sea, Millar Road is the ultimate place to unwind.

Two stylish cottages, purpose-built to make the most of the stunning vineyard setting and views of land and sea.

Each cottage can cater for one or two couples. Think romantic getaway or a great excuse to escape the kids.

Seasonal Point of Difference:

of 37 PR angle: Focus on contemporary New Zealand and Hawke's Bay design and art. Vineyard setting with sea views. VISITOR PROFILE Customer Style tourists, food & wine tourists, fly fishing, golf tourists type: Special Swimming pool, broadband internet connection, Sky tv, wheelchair access to one services/ cottage, catered meals on request. facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 65% International: 35% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Consulate Apartments Nelson Key contact: Vicki Brown Address: 353 Trafalgar Square Title: Co-owner Suburb: Phone: +64 3 545 8200 City: Nelson Fax: +64 3 548 4156 Web site: www.consulateapartment s.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Latitude Nelson z PRODUCT DETAILS Product Consulate Apartments This is a: Autumn tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Self Contained and Serviced Activity category: Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Apartment Uno - one king bedroom Qualmark with ensuite, Apartment Due assured: (available October 2005) - two king Capacity # bedrooms, Apartment Tre - Two king Star (No of rooms): bedrooms No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No $400 to $750

Predominant Business Office hours - 8 a.m. to 9 Markets Hours: p.m. Product N/A enhancement : Product Nestled beside the Cathedral is what is best described as Nelson's superior retreat;

of 37 Description: three sophisticated and exclusive serviced apartments. Imbued with history, they offer privacy with views over the lush cathedral grounds and up towards the Maitai Valley. Professionally designed and restyled, these one and two bedroom apartments have opulently appointed facilities. Each has its own private terrace. They are two minustes walk to top restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping. The nelson School of Music is barely a stone's throw away. Consulate Apartments offer something less ordinary, less expected but definitely more exclusive. Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: Consulate Apartments has a unique part in Nelson's history. Originally built as a two-storeyed wooden villa in 1900's. From the 1940's, it was owned by Guilliamo (Bill) Monopoli who was appointed the official Italian Consul. The villa was remodelled with a European influence and became the offical Italian Consulate. He was also president of the Italian Club for 30 years. Bill, originally an orchardist was an interesting character who loved gardening, fishing and dabbled in a little wine making. He told the story to his family of treasure buried in the basement, but for all the searching nothing but tall tales have emerged! VISITOR PROFILE Customer Corporate market, international type: Special Central city location, Each apartment has a full designer kitchen, own laundry services/ phone, fax, computer facilities, Sky, DVD/CD system administration service can be facilities arranged, suitable corporate guests, breakfast provisions provided, complimentary platter provided, catered meals by arrangement, offstreet parking, central heating/air conditioning. King or split king bedrooms, quality cotton linen, heated bathroom and kitchen floors. Original artwork displayed, available for sale. Personal tours and services arranged. Courtesy passenger transfers. Visitors that are Domestic: 40% International: 60% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Floosie Gardens Nelson Key contact: Fran Lynch Address: 21 Rata Street Title: Suburb: Phone: +64 3 545 9122 City: Nelson Fax: +64 3 545 9120 Web site: www.floosiegardens.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Latitude Nelson PRODUCT DETAILS Product Floosie Gardens This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Guest and Hosted Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # 2 guest rooms and one self contained Qualmark Star (No of rooms): studio assured: No grading N/A

of 37 This product Price $65 single - $75 double is (retail rate): for guest rooms, $95 commissionab single - $115 double for le No self contained studio

Predominant Business Markets Hours: 24/7 Product N/A enhancement : Product Floosie Gardens is a small guesthouse for women offering The Guestroom Description: (queensize luxury) and The French Room (a delightful single). Plus, amidst the trees is the romantic Summer Room, a self-contained studio designed with ‘woman’ in mind.

Floosie Gardens is nestled into a sunny hill overlooking a gentle valley, just moments from the centre of Nelson city. In a setting of mature trees and cottage gardens it offers peace and tranquillity to those women looking for somewhere special and is the ideal haven for Abel Tasman adventures and South Island travel. Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special Smoking is permitted outside only. Telephone, television and laundry facilities are services/ available and off street parking is provided. facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 15% International: 85% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Ocean Panorama Guest Accommodation Nelson Key contact: Diane Sunley Address: Title: Owner Suburb: Richmond 7002 Phone: +64 3 544 1543 City: Nelson Fax: n/a Web site: Email: [email protected] RTO: Latitude Nelson PRODUCT DETAILS Product Ocean Panorama Guest This is a: New tourism experience name: Accommodation

of 37 Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Self Contained and Serviced Activity category: Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): winter Capacity # apartment like accommodation for Qualmark Star (No of rooms): two guests assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No 160

Predominant Business Markets Hours: 8am - 10pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: New self-contained and tranquil adult accommodation for one or two people. Situated high above Richmond in the hills, but only minutes to Richmond Mall. The views are spectacular and encompass Tasman Bay, the Western Ranges, farms, wineries and activities in the valley. The accomodation is situated on 8.5 acres and there are several walks and views within the property. The swimming pool is surrounded by vegetation and provides a truly relaxing experience. We provide free airport pick-up and drop-off. There are cats on the premises.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special Free airport pick-up, SKY TV with DVD, air conditioning, partial under floor heating, services/ king size bed with quality back care mattress, laundry facilities, seperate facilities kitchenette, seperate bathroom (shower), swimming pool, BBQ Visitors that are Domestic: International: Visitors that are FIT: Group: Record Date: 01 February 2005

Criffel Peak View B&B Queenstown

of 37 Key contact: Caroline Holland Address: PO Box 710 Title: Suburb: Phone: +64 3 443 5511 City: Wanaka Fax: +64 3 443 5521 Web site: www.criffelpeakview.co.n z Email: [email protected] RTO: Lake Wanaka Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Criffel Peak View B&B This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Activity category: Guest and Hosted Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 2 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No 80-120

Predominant Business Markets Australia UK Hours: n/a Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Our B&B is situated in a quiet cul de sac just a short walk from the shores of Lake Wanaka and the shops and restaurants of Wanaka town. Just across the road from Hedditch St is the 18th hole Wanaka Golf Course and local icon, the Cinema Paradiso. At the back of the garden is the Proactive Gym with it’s fully equipped weights room and variety of exercise classes.

The two guest rooms look out towards the Criffel Range and are equipped with king and queen sized beds, TVs and tea /coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine sitting outside on the deck with it’s views of Mt Roy and Mt Alpha to the west, and Mt Iron to the east. Or perhaps relax in the lounge area with a variety of reading material or a game of backgammon.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 20% International: 80%

of 37 Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Maple Peak Accommodation Wanaka Key contact: Eunice Edgecombe Address: House 2 Title: Owner/Manager Suburb: 112 Anderson Road Phone: +64 3 443 7446 City: Wanaka Fax: +64 3 443 7446 Web site: www.wanaka4rest.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Lake Wanaka Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Maple Peak Accommodation This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Self Contained and Serviced Activity category: Accommodation duration: N/A Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 1 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No 210.00

Predominant Business Markets Australia UK USA Japan Hours: 7:30 till 9:30 Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Luxury apartment / unit with lake and mountain views with all day sun and a private spa pool to relax in.

The unit can sleep up to 4 person and is fully self contained with dish washer and laundry facilities. Located just 15 minutes walk to the center of Wanaka where you will enjoy cafe's and restaurants. Half an hour drive to 2 ski fields.

Seasonal Autumn colors are spectacular in Wanaka. Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE

of 37 Customer No type: Special Fully self contained 1 Bedroom Luxury Accommodation with Lake and Mountain services/ views. facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 50% International: 50% Visitors that are FIT: 80% Group: 20% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Ocean Wave Tours Mercury Bay Ltd Coromandel Key contact: Don Thomson Address: 13 Cooks Lookout Title: Director Suburb: Phone: +64 7 866 2076 City: Whitianga Fax: +64 7 866 2078 Web site: www.oceanwave.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Coromandel PRODUCT DETAILS Product Ocean Wave Tours Mercury Bay Ltd This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Activity category: Boat Cruises duration: 2 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No 45.00 10.00 am / 1.00 pm / 3.30 Business pm - Inflatable RIB plus Predominant Hours: 10.30 am / 1.30 pm - Tri Markets Hull Boat Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Ocean Wave Tours travels along great volcanic coastline and journeys through

of 37 hidden blowholes. Exploring Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve and some of its islands. Then journeying further south along the coast to the equisite hidden blowhole approximately 40 meters high by 30 meters across with its concealed entrance. Visitors then venture around Champagne Rock and its rocky outcrops then experience the majestic Orua Cave. Being up close and intimate with nature - visiting Cathedral Cove, Sea caves and dolphin/orca spotting. Viewing volcanic blowholes, coastal seabirds, penguins, Coromandel cave crabs and much more. 20 nautical miles of awesome coastline.

Our choice of boats was to give people: quick travel, the best viewing platform, accessibility to places inaccessible to other boats and to share those special places you only dream of. Part of our vision was to supply a scenic tour that is more than a tourists expectations.

Part of our product is the personal approach of our talented skippers and crew. The skippers enjoy sharing their knowledge of the beautiful Mercury Bay including historical, cultural, geological, educational, wildlife and personal storytelling of the area.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special Ease of access for people with disabilities either on the inflatable RIB and/or services/ wheelchair access on larger tri-hull catamaran. facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 30% International: 70% Visitors that are FIT: 90% Group: 10% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Waitakaruru Arboretum & Sculpture Park Waikato Key contact: Dorothy Wakeling Address: PO Box 11055 Title: Director Suburb: Hillcrest Phone: +64 7 824 0733 City: Hamilton Fax: +64 7 824 0733 Web site: www.sculpturepark.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Waikato PRODUCT DETAILS Product Waitakaruru Arboretum & Sculpture This is a: New tourism experience name: Park Business This activity type: Activities can manage: 40 Plus at a time Product Activity category: Galleries duration: 2 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # N/A Qualmark No Star N/A

of 37 (No of rooms): assured: grading This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No $8 per adult; children free

Predominant Business Markets Hours: 10 am to dusk Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Carved into a Waikato hillside, this derelict quarry has been transformed into a 42- acre garden and arboretum. Planting, which started in 1991, has been designed to use and enhance the landscape of rocky outcrops, ponds, flowing water, and broad vistas toward distant hills.

The garden provides an extensive setting for sculpture, with 50 – 75 sculptures in this outdoor gallery at any one time.

Open Daily from 10am until Dusk Entry fees: $8 per adult

Features include:  Ponds, lakes, waterfalls & a stream  Collections of more than 15,000 trees and shrubs located in:  A fernery and other native NZ bush  American, Latin American, Asian, and Australian sections  A rock garden of succulents and cacti  Forestry

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: This is New Zealand's most extensive sculpture park where artists display their work within the setting of an arboretum. There are three exhibitions of art annually within this 42-acre property. VISITOR PROFILE Customer type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 80% International: 20% Visitors that are FIT: 95% Group: 5% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Mountain Action Limited Rotorua Key contact: Tonya Sarich Address: PO Box 1721 Title: Operations Manager Suburb: Phone: +64 7 348 8400 City: Rotorua Fax: +64 7 348 8700 Web site: www.mountainaction.co.n

of 37 z Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Rotorua PRODUCT DETAILS Product King Kartz This is a: Autumn tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Activities can manage: 40 Plus at a time Product Miscellanous Madness eg zorbing, fly Activity category: by wire duration: Qualmark, Rotorua Sustainable Seasonality Tourism Charter, Destination (business Awards/ Rotorua, TIANZ, Maori In Tourism - closes): associations: Rotorua, ATTTO Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): from $55.00 to $160.00 commissionab per person (this is the le Yes driver rate) 8.30 am to 5.00 pm 7 Business days a week wet or fine. Markets Hours: Arrangements can be Travelled made out of these hours Offshore Australia also. Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Adventure rides that are self drive and can sit a driver and a passenger (1 or 2 people).Travel over 2500 acres of rolling farmland, native bush tracks and witness the amazing views of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and surrounding lakes and the city. No experience is required. The driver needs to be 16 years and over and the passenger 5 years and over. Get the added bonus of learning about the historical sites and stories about our mountain and the maori people who first inhabited Mount Ngongotaha.

Seasonal Unique stories and historical sites of Ngati Whakaue and Mount Ngongotaha. Point of Difference: PR angle: Mountain Action is owned and operated by Ngati Whakaue - a major tribe to this area. Mount Ngongotaha has alot of historical sites and many myths and stories to share with all our visitors that adventure up the mountain either by horse or kart. The views are simply breathtaking.

Mountain Action was also home to all the pungas used to create Mai Ora at the Chelsea Flower show in 2004.

Mountain Action simply has the best views to offer of our beautiful city and her surrounding lakes. Mount Ngongotaha also is a dormant volcano. VISITOR PROFILE Customer Australian, Backpackers, Asian, UK, USA type: Special services/

of 37 facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 50% International: 50% Visitors that are FIT: 80% Group: 20% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Buried Village Rotorua Key contact: Pam McGrath Address: Tarawera Road, RD5 Title: Suburb: Phone: +64 7 362 8287 City: Rotorua Fax: +64 7 362 8287 Web site: www.buriedvillage.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Rotorua PRODUCT DETAILS Product Backpacker Special 2005 - Afternoon This is a: New tourism experience name: Tour Buried Village Experience - Morning Tour Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 10 at a time Product Activity category: Heritage Attractions duration: 3 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): - Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: grading N/A This product Price $35 Adult, $15 Child is (retail rate): (Backpacker Special) commissionab $55 Adult and $25 Child le Yes (B.V. Experience)

Predominant Australia UK USA Germany Japan Business Markets European countreis Hours: Open daily from 9am Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: The Backpacker Special 2005 - Afternoon Tour. A guided personal tour steeped in culture, history and nature. The tour drives visitors past several lakes and through a volcanic landscape and the buried villiage. Hot or Cold drinks includedare include along with a swim in the Blue Lake - bring your togs and towel, weather permitting. Pick up from central Rotorua or accommodation from 1.30pm, return by 4-4.30pm

The Buried Village Experience - Morning Tour. Once again, a guided personal tour is a personal tour steeped in culture, history and nature. The tour includes a guided drive past five lakes and through a volcanic landscape. Guided tour of the Buried Village with a picnic or cafe lunch included. Pick up from central Rotorua or accommodation from 8.30am, return by 1pm

Our tour guides represent our strong cultural perspective, and uniqueness. Our guides are proud Tuhourangi, descendants of the original guides to the Pink &

of 37 White Terraces and the Paramount Chief of Te Wairoa.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 30% International: 70% Visitors that are FIT: 80% Group: 20% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Capital Adventure Tours Ltd (CAT Tours) Wellington Key contact: Anna Owles Address: Title: Owner/ Manager Suburb: Phone: +64 4 562 8888 City: Wellington Fax: +64 4 562 8885 Web site: www.capitaladventuretou rs.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Totally Wellington Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product 4WD Scenic Tours & Private Charter This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Activity category: 4WD Adventure duration: 3 Hours TIANZ, Bus and Coach Assn, Karori Seasonality Awards/ Wildlife Sanctuary, Rimutaka Forest (business associations: Park, Forest & Bird Assn, CCVC closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes 65 Available for Timetabled Predominant Business Tours and flexible for Markets Hours: Private Charter options Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: The CAT Coastal Tours - 4WD out to rugged, secluded coastline for spectacular scenery and a coffee stop. Views of Wellington City, farmland, mountains, the South Island, and the Cook Strait. (approx 2.5 hours from $65 pp). Or charter a half or full day tour - options include a Lord of the Rings Tour, or you may prefer a visit

of 37 to some of Wellington’s fantastic wilderness areas. The Unimog was previously owned by Three Foot Six Ltd (Peter Jackson’s film company) and used for the filming of LOTR. Enjoy an adventure, make use of our on board BBQ or bring a picnic!

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: Get off the beaten track in style! Wellington is unique with it's wilderness areas in relative close proximity to the city. Passengers are able to feel they are in a remote spot, & enjoy the seclusion of the dramatic Wellington coastline. Our unimog was purchased from Peter Jackson's film company 'Three Foot Six Ltd' after being used during the filming of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. It has undergone an extensive makeover to the comfortable vehicle it is today.

VISITOR PROFILE Customer Corporate type: Cruise Ship Passengers Domestic & Overseas Tourists Special 4WD Unimog Army Truck. Modified to seat up to 18 passengers in air conditioned services/ comfort. Great stereo & PA, large windows for optimum viewing. Get off the facilities beaten track in style! Visitors that 35% International: 65% are Domestic: Visitors that 70% Group: 30% are FIT: Record Date: 01 February 2005

Flat Earth New Zealand Experiences Wellington Key contact: Mark Rogers Address: PO Box 24380 Title: Director Suburb: Phone: +64 4 9775805 City: Wellington Fax: +64 4 9779858 Web site: www.flatearth.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Totally Wellington Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Whales of Kaikoura This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 10 at a time Product Activity category: Sightseeing duration: 8 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: Qualmark closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $599 Markets Australia 8:00am - 6:00pm

of 37 Travelled Business Offshore Hours: Product N/A enhancement : Product WHALES OF KAIKOURA Description: A day tour to beautiful scenic South Island to see the famous whales of Kaikoura. Guests will:  Be collected from their city accommodation and taken to Wellington Airport  Enjoy a scenic flight across the Cook Strait to Kaikoura  Experience warm Southern hospitality at one of the many food havens  Experience the beauty of a scenic flight to see the majestic whales and the playful dolphins in the wild  Visit local galleries with beautifully crafted artwork, opportunities to purchase from the many cottage industry village shops  Either enjoy a boat cruise along the Kaikoura Peninsula and observe the antics of the many seabirds such as the great albatross, petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls  Or take a scenic boat cruise along the spectacular Kaikoura coastline to encounter the acrobatic dusky dolphins up close  Scenic return flight over the Marlborough Sounds  Guests will be returned to their accommodation from Wellington Airport Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 5% International: 95% Visitors that are FIT: 80% Group: 20% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Lil' Rippa Day Trippa Wellington Key contact: Peter Clark Address: 14A Orchy Crescent Title: Director Suburb: Melrose Phone: +64 4 970 0056 City: Wellington Fax: +64 4 977 5156 Web site: www.daytrippa.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Totally Wellington Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Lil' Rippa Day Trippa This is a: Autumn tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 10 at a time Product Scenic Attractions e.g Skyline Activity category: Gondola duration: 6 Hours Awards/ Seasonality Open all year

of 37 (business associations: closes): Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes 99.00

Predominant Business Markets Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: We are running daily trips from Wellington up the Kapiti Coast to the Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae. Tours leave at 10am and are back at 4pm. Once there we will have a small presentation by the Nga Manu staff before feeding the eels. We will visit the averies and Kiwi house before going on a 1km stroll through the bush. On the way back to the entrance we will stop on BBQ Island for a sausage sizzle. We will then proceed to the Lindale Centre where passengers can experience the farm walk and browse the speciality shops.

Seasonal We have a wet weather option that involves stopping at the Paekakariki cafe and Point of from there visiting an artists studio, 2 galleries and a second hand bookshop in the Difference: Paekak village. PR angle:

VISITOR PROFILE Customer No type: Special Car Seat and stroller available. Vegetarian sausages are available on request. services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 40% International: 60% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Seahorse World Aquarium Marlborough Key contact: John Reuhman Address: PO Box 506 Title: Director Suburb: Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore Phone: +64 3 573 6030 City: Picton

of 37 Fax: +64 3 573 6030 Web site: www.seahorseworld.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Destination Marlborough PRODUCT DETAILS Product Ecotours Marlborough Sounds This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Activity category: Walking / Trekking duration: 4.5 Hours Qualmark pending, Department of Seasonality Awards/ Conservation, Historic Places, Forest (business associations: and Bird, closes): June to September Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $98 Markets Travelled Business Offshore Australia Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Come with us on a unique educational journey and enjoy the special features of the uninhabited Blumine Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Queen Charlotte Sound, in the Marlborough Sounds. Experience nature at its awesome best and see first hand the amazing conservation work being undetaken. You will observe many native birds, insects, amazing plant life and visit some of the the historic defence facilities. Then there is the added bonus of the spectacular scenery and the very rich and colourful history of the Sounds - Captain Cook's exploration, the whalers, New Zealand's attempts to ward off invaders and our World War 2 defence facilities.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: New attraction. The island has recently been featured by the Minister of Conservation. First operator to be granted such a concession on Blumine Island VISITOR PROFILE Customer Backpacker, Interactive Traveller type: Special Each ecotour is limited to 14 people. Department of Conservation Concession. services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 20% International: 80% Visitors that are FIT: 85% Group: 15% Record Date: 01 February 2005

of 37 SeaSense Sailing Schiool Nelson Key contact: Pic Picot Address: PO Box 1017 Title: CEO Suburb: Nelson Phone: +64 3 539 4339 City: Nelson Fax: +64 3 548 3602 Web site: www.sailing.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Latitude Nelson PRODUCT DETAILS Product Sailing Instruction This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 10 at a time Product Activity category: Sailing duration: 5 Days Seasonality Awards/ RYA (Royal Tachting Association), (business associations: Yachting NZ closes): Closed June to September Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $1495

Predominant Business Office open 9.00 to 5.00 Markets UK Hours: daily Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: SeaSense Sailing School is a collection of boats and people committed to making sailing fun, safe and accessible. Home port is Nelson, New Zealand. Our playground is Tasman Bay and the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of the South Island

Seasense aims to provide anyone - from absolute beginner to experienced sailor - with an appreciation of the sea and the skills needed to nurture and develop a passion for sailing. RYA courses and examinations are internationally recognised qualifications for professional sailing careers or bareboat hire worldwide.

Seasonal Tasman Bay enjoys steady winds over Autumn and uncrowded enjoyment of Abel Point of Tasman and remote d"Urville Island Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer FITs type: Special RYA and Yachting NZ accredited keeler sailing school and NZ's largest charter boat services/ booking agency. Daysailing and liveaboard courses taught on 8 and 12 metre

of 37 facilities yachts. Visitors that are Domestic: 40% International: 60% Visitors that are FIT: 100% Group: % Record Date: 01 February 2005

Steward Island Experience Southland Key contact: Sharlene Caskey Address: PO Box 57 Title: Suburb: Phone: +64 3 212 7660 City: Bluff Fax: +64 3 212 8377 Web site: www.sie.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Southland PRODUCT DETAILS Product Steward Island Experience This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Activities can manage: 40 Plus at a time Product Activity category: Boat Cruises duration: 1-3.5 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $30-$95 Markets Travelled Australia UK USA Singapore Germany Business Offshore Japan India, Asia, Europe Hours: 7am - 8.30pm Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: Steward Island Experience is a joint venture company between Real Journeys and Steward Island residents Phil and Sharan Caskey.

Stewart Island experience operates regular daily ferry services between Bluff and Stewart Island as well as a range of island excursions and activities. Activities include:  Paterson Inlet Cruises - Leisurely cruises of beautiful Paterson Inlet plus visits to Ulva Island, a wildlife sanctuary. Short guided walks provide close-up viewing of abundant bird life. Picnic style lunches available.  Village and Bays Tours - Guided tours on small mini-buses with experienced

of 37 drivers offer an entertaining insight to the community, history and environment of Stewart Island.  Horseshoe Bay Semi-Sub Tours - Superb underwater viewing of the rich marine life of Horseshoe Bay from our semi-submerisble. Viewing of rock lobster and paua seeding at the fish factory, plus mini-bus transfers from Oban are also included.  Heli-Ferry Package Mount Anglem Helicopters has joined Stewart Island Experience to offer this brilliant package which includes: A one way helicopter ride (Bluff to Steward Island or Stewart Island to Bluff) Flight time: 1 hour Package Price: $145.00 per person, 3 seats available on helicopter, up to 100 seats available on ferry.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer type: Special All products have services for disables services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 60% International: 40% Visitors that are FIT: 60% Group: 40% Record Date: 01 February 2005

PML Tours Ltd Waikato Key contact: Patrina Logan Address: 31 Challinor Street Title: Managing Director Suburb: Pukete Phone: +64 7 850 5631 City: Hamilton Fax: Web site: www.pmltours.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Waikato PRODUCT DETAILS Product PML Tours (Practice My Language) This is a: New tourism experience name: Business This activity type: Transport can manage: 40 Plus at a time Product Activity category: Bus / Coach Transport duration: Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: TAANZ allied member closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab Various depending on the le Yes type of tour. Markets office 9am-5pm (tours 24 Travelled Business hour service - unless Offshore Singapore Korea Hours: otherwise specified)

of 37 Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: PML (Practice My Language) Tours is an exciting New Zealand owned tour- company based in the North Island. We provide a wide range of tours to suit our customer’s needs. We cater for individuals and groups. One of our specialties is our English Educational Tours of the North Island. Our main market is second language English speakers. We place emphasis on giving you the opportunity to practice your English while travelling in an English speaking country.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: New tour company has introduced the concept of being able to practice your English while traveling! Clients get to take in the sights of New Zealand and also receive a daily English conversation/lesson each morning with a qualified English teacher. VISITOR PROFILE Customer So far Asia but would like to broaden this to all second language English speaking type: countries. As well as all Asia. Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 15% International: 75% Visitors that are FIT: 15% Group: 75% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Mercure Hotel Willis Street Wellington Key contact: Lee Pearce Address: 355 Willis Street Wellington Title: General Manager Suburb: Phone: +64 4 803 1000 City: Wellington Fax: +64 4 803 1001 Web site: Email: [email protected] RTO: Totally Wellington Tourism PRODUCT DETAILS Product Mercure Hotel Wellington This is a: Enhanced tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Accommodation can manage: N/A Product Hotels Activity N/A

of 37 category: duration: Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): 85 assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le No $200.00 Markets Travelled Australia Hong Kong Japan Korea Business Offshore Taiwan Hours: 24 Product N/A enhancement : Product Description: The Mercure Hotel Willis Street offers 85 recently refurbished rooms and conferencing facilities for up to 400 pax. Located just minutes from the CBD and just 9km from the airport this hotel features 3.5 star international quality at an affordable price.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer Asian Business type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 60% International: 40% Visitors that are FIT: 45% Group: 55% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Spellbound Ltd Waikato Key contact: Pete Chandler Address: PO Box 4 Title: Suburb:

of 37 Phone: +64 7 878 7621 City: Waitomo Caves 2566 Fax: +64 7 878 7622 Web site: www.waitomospellbound. co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Waikato PRODUCT DETAILS Product Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tour This is a: Enhanced tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Scenic Attractions e.g Skyline Activity category: Gondola duration: 0 Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes 45.00 9am, 10.15, 11.30, 12.30, Business 1.45, 3.00, 4.00. When Predominant Hours: quieter, not all of these Markets UK operate Product Since 26-12-2004 we have added a visit to the adjeacent Te Ana o te Atua- The enhancement Cave of the Spirit, to our 3 hour visitor experience, after extensive work, we : believe we have achieved a 'State of the art' Cave Walkway Product Description: A Spellbound eco-tour takes you to see Waitomo's most superb glowworm-filled cave and newest show cave - Te Ana o te Atua.

Both caves are located beneath beautiful green countryside featuring farmland, native trees and wildlife, studded with limestone outcrops, cliffs and gorges and dissected by the beautiful clear Mangawhitikau Stream.

With just your group and guide, board our inflatable and see all the life cycle stages of NZ Glowworms, watch them move, see their eggs, and get a close up photograph.

Your Spellbound guide will make your tour a friendly, safe and informative experince. They can do all of this and make cups of tea!

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 20% International: 80%

of 37 Visitors that are FIT: 70% Group: 30% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Walking Legends Guided Walks Bay of Plenty Key contact: Hilary Sheaff Address: PO Box 12107 Title: Owner / operator Suburb: Owhata Phone: +64 7 345 7363 City: Rotorua Fax: +64 7 345 7364 Web site: www.walkinglegends.com Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Rotorua PRODUCT DETAILS Product Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk This is a: Enhanced tourism name: experience Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Activity category: Walking / Trekking duration: 4 Days Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: DOC concessionaire closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: No grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes $890.00 Regular trips depart Business weekly from November to Hours: May, during winter we run trips on request. Phone Predominant and internet inquiries 24 Markets Australia UK USA Japan hours, 7 days a week. Product enhancement We have a new 7 metre powered catamaran on the lake, surveyed to take up to 10 : passengers. During the trip walkers have the opportunity to enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the lake.

Product Description: 4 day guided walks on the Lake Waikaremoana Track. Includes transport from Rotorua, gear cartage, support boat, hut accommodation, all meals, snacks and refreshments, sleeping bags, backpacks and raincoats. Professional NZ guides with huge knowldege of the area. Walkers carry small backpacks only.

Seasonal Point of Good time for walking due to stable weather patterns, long daylight hours and Difference: track is uncrowded. Good fly and spin fishing in the lake and rivers during autumn.

of 37 PR angle: Most remote wilderness region in the North Island. Largest area of untouched native forest still remaining in the North Island and is one of the most diverse botanical regions in the country, with over 650 different plant species. Fascinating Maori and European cultural history. Played a key role in the New Zealand wars.

VISITOR PROFILE Customer Walking and tramping groups, rotary clubs etc. Regular walkers over 50 years. type: Special Japanese speaking guides available. Equipment available to be borrowed include: services/ raincoats, backpacks, sleeping bags and pillows. Fishing gear available for hire. facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 60% International: 40% Visitors that are FIT: 90% Group: 10% Record Date: 01 February 2005

Volcanic Air Safaris Rotorua Key contact: Dorien Vroom Address: PO Box 640 Title: Suburb: Phone: +64 7 348 9984 City: Rotorua Fax: +64 7 348 4069 Web site: www.volcanicair.co.nz Email: [email protected] RTO: Tourism Rotorua PRODUCT DETAILS Product Helicopter & Floatplane Scenic Air This is a: Enhanced tourism name: tours experience Business This activity type: Activities can manage: Up to 40 at a time Product Activity category: Flightseeing duration: 6mins to 3hrs Hours Seasonality Awards/ (business associations: closes): Open all year Capacity # Qualmark Star (No of rooms): N/A assured: grading N/A This product Price is (retail rate): commissionab le Yes 7am - 8pm (subject to Predominant Australia UK USA Germany Europe & Business daylight and weather Markets Eastern Europe Hours: permitting) Product A new 10 seater Otter floatplane and a Huges 500 helicopter enhancement : Product Description: Volcanic Air Safaris offers an extensive range of floatplane and helicopter scenic air tours, which provide the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of Rotorua and the wider Bay of Plenty region.

of 37 The company has exclusive helicopter landing rights at Hell's Gate Thermal Valley and Spa, and is one of only three companies in New Zealand with landing rights on White Island.

Further focus embraces packages by floatplane or helicopter with adventure jetboating tours of the Waikato and Rangitaiki Rivers.

Seasonal Point of Difference: PR angle: VISITOR PROFILE Customer - type: Special services/ facilities Visitors that are Domestic: 10% International: 90% Visitors that are FIT: 25% Group: 75% Record Date: 01 February 2005