DOCSLIB.ORG

Safe Passage for Visitors

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Safe Passage for Visitors SAFE PASSAGE FOR VISITORS Neil Bennett Road Asset Manager, Fulton Hogan Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract Tourism is vitally important to New Zealand’s economy and in the year ended March 2014 over 2.7M visitors arrived in our country. Increasing numbers of tourists are electing to have “self-drive” holidays. In Southland there is a popular tourist route known as the Southern Scenic route, that has an unsealed loop off the sealed road that accesses the popular tourist attractions of Curio Bay and Slope Point (the southernmost point in New Zealand). This paper explains the novel use of a cell phone application, originally developed in Sweden to survey roughness, to accurately monitor driver performance, identify out of context curves particularly from the perspective of a driver who has never seen the road before and often never driven on unsealed roads. The tourists are followed by a survey vehicle through the unsealed road section, photographed every second while driving and the phone data is analysed to enable monitoring of road condition trends at different times of the year. A seal extension would reduce the problem but as a standalone project this has been unable to gain NZ Transport Agency subsidy and so was unaffordable for Council at this time. Unsealed road maintenance strategies are therefore necessary to ensure the safety of our visitors. Key Words Unsealed, Tourist, Gravel, Accident, Crash, Overseas, Self-drive Introduction centres on seeing as much of that landscape as possible in the time available. In most cases In mid-2013 Southland District Council came tourists pre-plan a geographical outline of their under significant pressure from locals about trip, including if they want to see both islands, the condition of the unsealed roads in a what the ‘North Island – South Island’ split will popular diversion off the Southern Scenic be, and some specific tourist destinations, Route through the Catlins. The maintenance before leaving their home countries. Most contractor delivering via the Foveaux Alliance tourists had planned some of their route in contract managed to make improvements to advance and have rough itineraries. the road to improve the condition of the worst sections of the road prior to the peak tourist After the major destinations are ‘locked in’ season in 2013-14. there is then flexibility to include local attractions and points of interest identified by Accidents continued to occur on the road and tourist brochures and word of mouth. Flexibility an increasing public focus on overseas drivers is often built in depending on factors such as came to a head in the summer of 2014-2015. time and the weather. As the maintenance contractor in the alliance, Fulton Hogan investigated if any tool could be Tourism is promoted nationally – promoting used to assist Council make a business case New Zealand as the destination and regionally to have this road sealed. There would be very – promoting the attractions within a region. In few unsealed roads with such a high accident Southland, Venture Southland is the agency reporting rate as Southland District had been responsible and the website proactive in issuing “crash cards” to local www.southlandnz.com is one marketing tool. farmers and tow companies to ensure that as The Southern Scenic route features on the many accidents as possible were recorded in front page and it provides a link to the New Zealand Transport Agency Crash www.southernscenicroute.co.nz which is a Analysis System (CAS) database. The standalone website promoting the attractions database can separately report accidents through three separate regions and tourist reported to the Police and the ‘non-reported’ agencies. This quote is from the webpage. accidents. “This journey between Queenstown and Nationally, a focus was placed on overseas Dunedin is approximately 610 kilometres (km) drivers following a spate of high profile of natural and cultural attractions laid out one accidents. The statistics show the problem is after the other – wildlife viewing, short walks, over represented in the south. Many public mountain-biking, fishing, hunting, boating, commentators are calling for more strenuous camping, tramping and caving – making it an checks on overseas drivers before being ideal drive for those with time to explore”. allowed to rent vehicles. This is particularly relevant as self-drive touring is becoming increasingly popular. Fulton Hogan has been at the leading edge of the use of the Swedish phone application Roadroid to monitor pavement roughness and the information available also includes speed and position. It therefore may be able to be used in order to try and identify “out of context” curves and conditions that tourists found particularly challenging. This paper explains that process and the findings. Tourism Important to New Zealand The key tourist attraction in New Zealand is the Figure 1: Extract from Tourism Brochure landscape, and tourists’ planning of holidays In addition to the 62 reported accidents there It is with this marketing that the Catlins were a further 51 accidents stored in the CAS becomes a ‘must see’ destination for visitors database with the information being collected to New Zealand. on the Council crash cards (shown as unreported in Fig. 2). 21 of the 62 accidents High Accident Rate were identified as being foreign drivers and recent media publicity indicates that Southland Under-reporting of rural road accidents is the has a high percentage of foreign driver norm in New Zealand with local farmers often accidents. towing crash victims out of the fences and the Police and Local Authorities never hearing The most revealing information comes from about the accident. Southland District issued the verbatim comments in the CAS crash crash reporting cards to residents in 2009 and reports. These include: this caused a sudden spike in ‘un-reported’ accidents which were stored in the CAS “has remained on right-hand side as he is used database. The high reporting rates have tailed to driving in Belgium” off but the Council has been very proactive with other safety measures discussed later in “lost control in gravel and ended up off road on the paper. opposite side” Analysis of the Southern Scenic Road “rear slipped out on loose gravel – driver tried unsealed section from Fortrose to Curio Bay to correct with accelerator – after 3rd fish tail (Figure 2) identified 62 reported accidents slid off road into ditch” over 14 years with 75% of those crashes recorded as “Bend – Lost Control/Head On”. “X travelling towards Curio Bay cut corner and ran into Y who was travelling towards Tokanui” Southern Scenic “Van came through cutting on top of hill. Hit by wind as exited and pushed left into deep Unsealed Accidents gravel, overcorrected and rolled over” 2014 2 5 Southland District Council Actions 2013 5 10 5 No local authority wants the adverse publicity 2012 3 5 2011 2 4 that arises from a road with a high accident 4 rate which potentially puts off tourists from 2010 4 0 visiting the region with the potential loss to 19 2009 3 6 tourism based businesses. 3 2008 2 5 2007 1 Council is under considerable pressure and 3 2006 7 this quote from the Council website explains 2 the situation. 2005 8 7 2004 3 “Southland District is facing some hard 2003 21 decisions about the future of parts of its 2002 roading network because of funding 21 2001 2 constraints. Government funding is being 5 tightened and Council is only too aware of the 2000 3 financial burden some of the district's 0 5 10 15 20 ratepayers are under. Council has worked hard in the past few years to come up with Unreported Foreign Driver Accidents innovative ways of saving money and is continually trying to do more with less, a Figure 2 – Accidents on Southern Scenic network plan looking at the economics, social benefits and safety of our roads has been ruts and corrugations which people had to created.” navigate to reach popular tourist spots such as Slope Point. Accident Reporting Cards Vehicles frequently drove on the wrong side of Council established the crash reporting card the road to avoid the worst areas Mr Stronach system to increase the accident reporting to said. assist with the economic justification for future improvements. "A lot times there's been vehicles come off the road and farmers have to pull them back on . Advisory Signs . trucks and campervans get stuck going up Council has installed signage warning drivers hills." of the high crash rate and reminders to stay left on the roads. Most of these accidents were small and went unreported therefore the council was unaware of the scale of the issue, he said. But it shouldn't take a fatal accident to get noticed. Foveaux Alliance Response An alliance maintenance contract is managed by a team representing both Council and the contractor where decisions are made by an Alliance Management Team (AMT). To find funds to do improvements on the Southern Scenic road, cuts had to be made elsewhere and there was pressure on the overall budget. Prior to the end of December 2013 the AMT identified five sites to trial Figure 3 – Large warning sign various maintenance metalling strategies to see if they could be strategies to be applied to Temporary Speed Restrictions other road sections. Over the peak tourist season Council imposes a 50km/h speed limit on the unsealed section. The construction work completed on parts of the Coastal route lasted through the Christmas Targeted Maintenance break (4 weeks) before any intervention was Enhanced maintenance metalling strategies at required. The grader, a construction roller and known trouble spots. water-cart were used in an attempt to prolong the surface life of areas which corrugated soon Public Pressure after grading.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 8 Day Southern Scenic Route
    8 Day Southern Scenic Route The Journey Few New Zealand road trips rival the Southern Scenic Route for diversity. Sure, it takes in Queenstown, Milford Sound and other landmark attractions on its wiggly ‘U’ through the deep south, but it also travels to quieter corners, with hidden gems just as likely to wow you. The Southern Scenic Route website paints a comprehensive picture, but read on for a hit-list of our favourite stops (often involving home-baking). Highlights of the trip Queenstown Te Anau Milford & Doubtful Sounds Bluff Day 1 Queenstown Frequently lauded as one of the world’s best mountain resorts, Queenstown lives up to the hype with a buzzy centre and beautiful lakeside setting. It also offers a bamboozling array of activities within easy reach including hiking and cycling trails, golf courses, wineries, and iconic must-do’s such as the TSS Earnslaw lake cruise and Skyline Gondola. It’s also campervan heaven, with plenty of holiday parks and reserves near the town centre. Day 2 Queenstown to Te Anau SH6 skirts Lake Wakatipu and meets SH94 to Te Anau. Sitting prettily beside the South Island’s largest lake and boasting seasoned visitor facilities including three top-notch holiday parks, Te Anau is a great base for Fiordland adventures such as world-famous Great Walks and Milford Sound. Attractions close to town include the other-worldly Glowworm Caves, and the conservation-focused Wildlife Centre, accessible by foot or hire-bike along the view-filled Lakeside Track. Reward yourself with a Miles Better Pie. Yum. SIDE TRIP - Milford Sound Pies aside, we’ll eat our hats if you’re not totally wowed by this spectacular drive through the beautiful Eglinton Valley (campsites, sandflies) and rocky narrows around Homer Tunnel.
    [Show full text]
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 26 March - 7 April 2022 13 Days- Ex Wellington
    DISCOVER NZ Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 26 March - 7 April 2022 13 days- Ex Wellington TOUR OVERVIEW Sir Edmund Hillary epitomised the New Zealand spirit of adventure and he is the inspiration for this unique tour. Learn more about his achievements and humanitarian efforts as you explore the South Island and experience the postcard perfect vistas and dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for. You will travel through Marlborough, where Sir Edmund was trained for the air force during the Second World War and where he made some daring ascents of Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku. In Christchurch, learn more about his team’s expedition crossing Antarctica using converted farm tractors at the International Antarctic Centre. A special dinner is hosted by Sir Edmund’s son, Peter Hillary - also a keen mountaineer and adventurer - and find out about how he continues to keep his father’s memory alive. At Aoraki/Mt Cook, a visit to the museum dedicated to Sir Edmund’s adventurous spirit and his achievements is a must. On this 13-day journey you will spend the first week travelling the entire length of the South Island by heritage rail, in the comfort of vintage carriages, staying in Marlborough, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook (detour inland by luxury coach) & Dunedin. From Marlborough to Kaikoura, you will be hauled under a full head of steam by the historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917. South of Kaikoura, your rail journey continues with two magnificent heritage 1950’s DA locomotives in an impressive & powerful double-header formation.
    [Show full text]
  • Invercargill the Catlins Itinerary
    Welcome to SOUTHLAND Invercargill & The Catlins ­ 4 days, 3 nights #MySouthland Welcome to Invercargill Day 1 Time Activity Notes Breakfast Breakfast in Dunedin 0800 Drive Dunedin to Invercargill Following SH1 1030 Arrive in Invercargill 1035 Visit Bill Richardson Transport The largest private collection of its World type in the World, Bill Richardson Transport World has literally hundreds of vehicles and petrol pumps on display throughout 15,000sqm ­ there is a lot to take in. 491 Tay St, Hawthorndale Invercargill 9810, New Zealand 1235 Suggested lunch: The Grille Cafe Located at Bill Richardson Transport World, The Grille Cafe serves delicious food and is a big part of the experiences at Transport World. Their flavours strive to include the very best of New Zealand and Southland cuisine. 1330 Drive to Riverton ­ the ‘Riviera Follow the Southern Scenic Route of the South’ to the popular seaside village of Riverton, which is rich in Maori history and is one of the earliest European settlements in New Zealand. Visit the Te Hikoi Southern Journey Heritage Museum and take a photo with the infamous paua shell on the main road. 1400 Arrive in Riverton Suggested places to visit Colac Bay For surfers, food lovers, history buffs or those simply contemplating the power of the great Southern Ocean, Colac Bay and its surrounds offer a great place to slow down and take a break. Riverton Local Organic The Riverton Organic Food Co­op is a non­profit group run by volunteers enabling people to buy organic food at cost price and in doing so supporting natural and sustainable practices Visit Te Hikoi Southern Journey Take an interactive journey Heritage Museum through 'Te Hikoi', featuring authentic displays, adventurous characters and engaging stories.
    [Show full text]
  • Great Southern Steam Train Tour
    Great Southern Steam Train Tour • SOUTH ISLAND RAIL TOUR • DEPARTING WELLINGTON 22 APRIL - 4 MAY 2021 13-DAY TOUR OPTION Experience the adventure, the nostalgia, the romance of Steam Train travel. Pounamu Tourism Group invites you to take a step back in time to a bygone era for an epic steam train journey exploring the majestic South Island of Aotearoa. GREAT SOUTHERN TOUR OPTIONS STEAM TRAIN TOUR TOUR OPTION 1: Journey with us into the deep south of New Zealand 13-DAY TOUR Departing Wellington and experience the postcard perfect vistas and from 22 April – 4 May 2021 ** dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for. TOUR OPTION 2: You will spend the first week travelling the entire 8-DAY TOUR Departing Wellington to length of the South Island (visiting Marlborough, Invercargill from 22 April – 29 April 2021 ** Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin and Invercargill), in the comfort of vintage carriages hauled by the ** option to begin tour in Blenheim on 23 April 2021 historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, (named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917). Once you have reached Invercargill at the bottom of the mainland, we begin the traverse inland on luxury coaches to experience the wonders of Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Franz Josef, before the home stretch to Christchurch on the iconic TranzAlpine via Arthur’s Pass. South Island 13-Day Steam Train Tour • 22 April 2021 - 4 May 2021 2 CONTENTS DAY 1 Wellington – 13-DAY TOUR Blenheim DEPARTING WELLINGTON page 6
    [Show full text]
  • New Zealand Touring Map
    Manawatawhi / Three Kings Islands NEW ZEALAND TOURING MAP Cape Reinga Spirits North Cape (Otoa) (Te Rerengawairua) Bay Waitiki North Island Landing Great Exhibition Kilometres (km) Kilometres (km) N in e Bay Whangarei 819 624 626 285 376 450 404 698 539 593 155 297 675 170 265 360 658 294 105 413 849 921 630 211 324 600 863 561 t Westport y 1 M Wellington 195 452 584 548 380 462 145 355 334 983 533 550 660 790 363 276 277 456 148 242 352 212 649 762 71 231 Wanaka i l Karikari Peninsula e 95 Wanganui 370 434 391 222 305 74 160 252 779 327 468 454 North Island971 650 286 508 714 359 159 121 499 986 1000 186 Te Anau B e a Wairoa 380 308 252 222 296 529 118 781 329 98 456 800 479 299 348 567 187 189 299 271 917 829 Queenstown c Mangonui h Cavalli Is Themed Highways29 350 711 574 360 717 905 1121 672 113 71 10 Thames 115 205 158 454 349 347 440 107 413 115 Picton Kaitaia Kaeo 167 86 417 398 311 531 107 298 206 117 438 799 485 296 604 996 1107 737 42 Tauranga For more information visit Nelson Ahipara 1 Bay of Tauroa Point Kerikeri Islands Cape Brett Taupo 82 249 296 143 605 153 350 280 newzealand.com/int/themed-highways643 322 329 670 525 360 445 578 Mt Cook (Reef Point) 87 Russell Paihia Rotorua 331 312 225 561 107 287 234 1058 748 387 637 835 494 280 Milford Sound 11 17 Twin Coast Discovery Highway: This route begins Kaikohe Palmerston North 234 178 853 401 394 528 876 555 195 607 745 376 Invercargill Rawene 10 Whangaruru Harbour Aotearoa, 13 Kawakawa in Auckland and travels north, tracing both coasts to 12 Poor Knights New Plymouth 412 694 242 599 369 721 527 424 181 308 Haast Opononi 53 1 56 Cape Reinga and back.
    [Show full text]
  • Air Safari Queenstown-Milford Sound-Te Anau-Southern Scenic Route-Catlins-Dunedin-Otago Rail Trail-Queenstown 7 Days / 6 Nights Tour 4 Pax For: $3990Pp
    Air Safari Queenstown-Milford Sound-Te Anau-Southern Scenic Route-Catlins-Dunedin-Otago Rail Trail-Queenstown 7 days / 6 nights Tour 4 pax for: $3990pp Tour departs from Queenstown, taking you along a breath taking private Air Safari to Milford Sound for a cruise. Flying along the Southern Scenic Route and the remote Catlins we stay 2 nights in Dunedin. Returning back via Otago Rail Trail to Queenstown. Day 1 Arrive in Queenstown Arrive in the resort town of Queenstown where you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the Rees Hotel. The evening is at leisure for you to explore Queenstown, the town is celebrated around the world for great food, spectacular wine, and legendary nightlife. With over 50 bars, restaurants and cafés serving award-winning cuisine, there really is something for everyone. Whether you crave a seasonal paddock to plate feast, a hearty vegan brunch, or even a famous burger, you’ll be savouring the flavour of delicious local produce, served up by passionate and talented chefs. Hotel: The Rees Hotel Day 2 Queenstown — Milford Sound— Te Anau B,D This morning, enjoy breakfast in the hotel before boarding your aircraft and taking in the epic scale of the Southern Alps and The Divide on the way to Milford Sound. Fly over secluded alpine lakes, sky-high waterfalls, lush pristine rainforest, ancient glaciers and rugged peaks before landing in Milford Sound and enjoying a scenic Cruise on this spectacular fiord. From thundering waterfalls to sky-high mountains and lush rainforests, you get to experience it all.
    [Show full text]
  • Dunedin Visitor Strategy 2008 – 2015 July 2008
    Dunedin Visitor Strategy 2008 – 2015 July 2008 Prepared for: Dunedin Visitor Strategy Steering Group TOURISM DUNEDIN Commissioned by: Dunedin City Council Prepared by: Tourism Resource Consultants In association with Angus & Associates and Fernmade Ltd Foreword from the Steering Group Tourism is an important industry for Dunedin and the adoption of this strategy provides an exciting opportunity to focus the future efforts of all involved. The strategy has involved many hours of effort from a steering group, including representatives of our three organisations, Tourism Dunedin, Dunedin Host and Dunedin City Council. We would like to record our appreciation of the valuable input received from the organisations initially consulted, those that participated in the public forum, and the stakeholders who offered written feedback. Our thanks also go to Tourism Resource Consultants for their in-depth industry knowledge and careful consideration of all contributions. Over the time it has taken to produce this document, some of the weaknesses identified are already being addressed. There is strong commitment to turning our strategy into positive benefits for visitors, tourism businesses and the city’s residents. The challenges to the visitor industry will change over time, as will the necessary responses to those changes, but we believe our strategy provides a coherent structure with which we can respond to these challenges positively. We hope that you will find the strategy informative and inspiring, and that you might, in some way, be part of helping turn these words into actions to benefit our city. Mayor Peter Chin Murray Walker, Tourism Dunedin Christine Neill, Dunedin Host TOURISM DUNEDIN Dunedin Visitor Strategy, July 2008 i Summary of Dunedin Visitor Strategy 2008-2015 Vision By 2015, Dunedin will be New Zealand’s premiere regional tourism destination for all visitors.
    [Show full text]
  • Christchurch 24 April - 6 May 2021 13-Day Tour Option
    Great Southern Steam Train Tour • SOUTH ISLAND RAIL TOUR • DEPARTING CHRISTCHURCH 24 APRIL - 6 MAY 2021 13-DAY TOUR OPTION Experience the adventure, the nostalgia, the romance of Steam Train travel. Pounamu Tourism Group invites you to take a step back in time to a bygone era for an epic steam train journey exploring the majestic South Island of Aotearoa. GREAT SOUTHERN TOUR OPTIONS STEAM TRAIN TOUR TOUR OPTION 3: Journey with us into the deep south of New Zealand 13-DAY TOUR Departing Christchurch and experience the postcard perfect vistas and from 24 April – 6 May 2021 dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for. You will start your journey departing TOUR OPTION 4: Christchurch on the iconic TranzAlpine via 7-DAY TOUR Departing Invercargill to Arthur’s Pass. Then we begin the traverse inland on Wellington from 30 April – 6 May 2021 luxury coaches to experience the wonders of Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Te Anau. In Invercargill, you will meet the star of the show, the historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, (named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917) and travel the entire length of the South Island (visiting Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch and Marlborough) steam-hauled, in the comfort of vintage carriages. South Island 13-Day Steam Train Tour • 24 April 2021 - 6 May 2021 2 CONTENTS DAY 1 Christchurch – 13-DAY TOUR Franz Josef DEPARTING CHRISTCHURCH page 6 DAY 2 DAY 3 Franz Josef – Queenstown Queenstown page 6 page 7 DAY 4 DAY 5 Queenstown – Te
    [Show full text]
  • Download Brochure
    TATU TE WHENUA – please leave the land undisturbed Haere Mai ~ Welcome to The Catlins... Emergency: Call 111 For more information go to www.catlins.org.nz To Te Anau & Gore or visit Information Centres Queenstown p at Owaka and Waikawa To Dunedin u 1 (Ōtepoti) For information on where to camp visit www.camping.org.nz NB: Minimal cellphone coverage in The Catlins Old Coach Route Clinton Mataura 93 Clutha River (Mata-au) Published by: Catlins Coast Incorporated 1 Balclutha a non-profit community organisation (Iwikatea) ‘Our aim is to promote The Catlins as a place to live, work and visit, and to help retain The Catlins heritage and natural history’ A donation towards the development and printing of the map would be gratefully received – Bank account number: 03-1734-0072024-00 Enquiries and additional map orders to [email protected] Clinton-Owaka Valley Road Edendale 1 Slopedown Road Romahapa Wyndham Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park WISP RANGE 1 t To Invercargill Owaka Valley Road Kaka Point (Rakitāmau) Historical shipwreck (Waihopai) Hunt Road Z site Key Eftpos & Credit Card Owaka River Tunnel (pin number required) Hill X Accommodation Tahakopa The Wisp RATA RANGE 2 0 starts/ends here and Services River Owaka Valley ATM Catlins Catlins Y Accommodation Mokoreta Maclennan River River Walk Key Township THE CATLINS River BERESFORD RANGE & Wisp 6 Nugget Point P Loop COASTAL RAIN- Owaka W Roaring (Tokatā) Localities DOC Camping Ground THE CATLINS Track FOREST PARK 10 7 4 COASTAL RAINFOREST Pounawea Bay (Hakaparāoa) FOREST RANGE Q New Haven 1
    [Show full text]
  • Great Southern Steam Train Tour
    Great Southern Steam Train Tour • SOUTH ISLAND RAIL TOUR • DEPARTING CHRISTCHURCH (RETURN) 24 APRIL - 3 MAY 2021 10-DAY TOUR OPTION Experience the adventure, the nostalgia, the romance of Steam Train travel. Pounamu Tourism Group invites you to take a step back in time to a bygone era for an epic steam train journey exploring the majestic South Island of Aotearoa. GREAT SOUTHERN TOUR OPTIONS STEAM TRAIN TOUR TOUR OPTION 5: Journey with us into the deep south of New Zealand 10-DAY TOUR Departing Christchurch (return) and experience the postcard perfect vistas and from 24 April – 3 May 2021 dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for. You will start your journey departing Christchurch on the iconic TranzAlpine via Arthur’s Pass. Then we begin the traverse inland on luxury coaches to experience the wonders of Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Te Anau. In Invercargill, you will meet the star of the show, the historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, (named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917) and travel the scenic coastal journey (via Dunedin and Oamaru) steam- hauled, in the comfort of vintage carriages. South Island 10-Day Steam Train Tour • 24 April 2021 - 3 May 2021 2 CONTENTS 10-DAY TOUR DEPARTING CHRISTCHURCH (RETURN) DAY 1 DAY 2 Christchurch – Franz Josef – Franz Josef Queenstown page 6 page 6 DAY 3 DAY 4 Queenstown Queenstown – Te Anau page 7 page 7 DAY 5 DAY 6 Te Anau – Te Anau – Milford Sound Invarcargill page 8 page 8 DAY 7 DAY 8 Invarcargill – Dunedin Dunedin page 9 page 9 DAY 9 DAY 10 Dunedin – Oamaru – Oamaru Christchurch page 10 page 10 South Island 10-Day Steam Train Tour • 24 April 2021 - 3 May 2021 3 10-DAY TOUR DEPARTING CHRISTCHURCH (RETURN) 24 APRIL - 3 MAY 2021 TranzAlpine Luxury Coach Steam Train South Island 10-Day Steam Train Tour • 24 April 2021 - 3 May 2021 4 10-DAY TOUR has a ruggedly beautiful landscape of vast rainforests, gushing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains.
    [Show full text]
  • New Zealand Official Visitors Guide 2020/2021 Southland
    THE SOUTHLAND / OTAGO NEW ZEALAND OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2020/2021 Welcome...Only leave your footprints; only take photographs and memories... (photo: CCI) (photo: Kia Ora and welcome to The Remember The Catlins is another Catlins, a major highlight of the special part of New Zealand/Aotearoa Southern Scenic Route. Situated that has steep topography and quite off the beaten track, The Catlins large distances from main cities; this encompasses the area between means cell phone coverage is not Fortrose and Kaka Point and always accessible. Plan your days, inland to Mokoreta. You will keep water on hand for long drives journey through rural heartland and always take note of fuel stops Contents and podocarp forest, past rugged as they are sometimes few and far 2 Welcome coastlines, hidden lakes and between. stunning waterfalls. The natural 4 Origins and Our Past landscapes are enthralling and the The Catlins has many wonderful 6 Wildlife wildlife is extraordinary. experiences to share. Accept our 8 Walks and Natural Attractions invitation and stay a few days. Meet The Catlins southern location 11 Emergency information the local people and relax on ‘Catlins bestows upon us long summer 12 Camping information time’. days perfect for exploring. 13 Activities Vivid sunsets and long twilight Tatu te Whenua evenings lead on to ideal star Please leave the land undisturbed. 16 Food and Services gazing opportunities. Rainy days bring fresh growth to pastures 19 Accommodation and forest while strong winds 26 Map shape the forests and raise impressive waves along the coast. Back cover: Care Code (photo: Cicell Jenks) Cicell (photo: Come prepared to enjoy dynamic weather conditions.
    [Show full text]
  • South Island South Island
    STATE HIGHWAY 67: 1 Cape Farewell Farewell Spit STATE HIGHWAY : TIMARU - PICTON WESTPORT to KARAMEA Cook Strait TIMARU (H-11) Began as a landing place and service centre for agricultural development S.H.67 first passes through a series of typical West Coast Pakawau in 1859. Later the town became an important flour milling centre. Several impressive multi- 1 coal mining towns - Waimangaroa (stop and investigate Golden Bay storey former mills in the central city area are monuments to this era. Today dairying is the famous Denniston Incline historic place), Granity, Collingwood becoming dominant in the Timaru district. Attractions: historic buildings, churches and Ngakawau and Hector. At Ngakawau an overhead bucket Basilica, Caroline Bay beach, botanic garden, museum, Aigantighe Art Gallery. line brings export coal down from the Stockton Plateau to Totaranui ASHBURTON (H-10) In the late 19th Century the Canterbury Plain were transformed a large bin complex where it is loaded onto trains. Where Wakamarama Ra Takaka Abel Tasman S.H.67 leaves the coast at Mokihinui it is worthwhile detouring National Park from vast uninterrupted tussock grasslands into a patchwork of farm paddocks. Ashburton a short distance to the quaint old former coal town of Heaphy Track Aorere Valley 60 Tasman soon became an important farm service town. PelorusPortage Sound Queen Charlotte Sound Seddonville. S.H.67 now enter the forest and climbs over Kaiterteri Bay CHRISTCHURCH (J-8) See Separate Christchurch Maps. North of Christchurch to Karamea. Tasman Mtns Takaka Hill Riwaka 2 the highway passes turnoffs to several beachside holiday villages before reaching Waipara. Motueka Havelock Picton The Waipara district is well known for its wines and vineyards.
    [Show full text]