A growing number of unscrupulous taxi drivers are taking advantage of New Zealand travellers warns Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). Craig Morrison, SCTI CEO, says the practice of having luggage stolen as part of a taxi ride is one customers should be on the lookout for. “The stories we hear include: · Where the taxi [...]
The Heritage Boutique Collection (HBC) welcomes the Portside Hotel to its exclusive Collection. The Portside Hotel is close to popular Gisborne wineries, exciting aquatic experiences from game fishing to stingray feeding and is the gateway to the spectacular East Cape experience. The hotel is set on Reads Quay in the town’s marina complex. This 4.5 [...]
Often criticised for taking their fair share while on the road, freedom campers are now ‘giving back’ by helping to map local amenities all across New Zealand, thanks to a free smartphone application developed by a Christchurch man. Available for free via Google Play and the App store, CamperMate uses the GPS function of smartphones [...]
Rekorderlig Cider are excited to announce a brand new winter experience with the 2013 launch of ‘Efter Ski’ at Thredbo Alpine Village during the ski season from 8th June until 8th September 2013. Aligning themselves with the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Beautifully Swedish Rekorderlig Cider are putting a Scandinavian spin on Australia’s premium ski slopes to [...]
Air Tahiti Nui’s revamped two-class A340-300 aircraft landed in Auckland for the first time yesterday, as the South Pacific carrier continues to roll out its reconfigured fleet with an enhanced inflight entertainment system and a fresh cabin redesign. Under the multi-million dollar revamp, the fleet has been upgraded to a two-class model with an enhanced [...]
TREETOPS RITUALS WELLNESS WEEKENDS offer unique two-day escapes that combine the powerful energy of New Zealand’s native forest with heritage indigenous therapies, aimed at a goal of complete wellbeing and relaxation. A dedicated weekend in early June and again in early September 2013 both offer totally new ways to share the ancient heritage of Maori [...]
Brendan O’Carroll alias Agnes Brown of the Channel Seven smash hit television series Mrs. Brown’s Boys today proudly announced that Mrs. Brown’s Boys will appear live on stage in Mrs. Brown Rides Again at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday 22 March 2014 at 2pm & 7.30pm in addition to shows in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, [...]
Discover the World Cruising together with Variety Cruises are offering amazing two for one cruise fares on select 2013 itineraries. Save up to AU$4,470 per couple off the cruise fare on bookings made by 15 June 2013, however space is limited per cruise departure! Romantic Portofino Book any of the following Variety Cruises’ Voyages, departing [...]
Prince Alfred Park Pool, the City of Sydney’s new all-year round heated outdoor 50-metre pool, opened for swimming today – with free entry for six months. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the entire community could be proud of the beautiful new pool. “Residents, visitors and workers have been incredibly patient as issues including, unusually high [...]
Random House New Zealand is pleased to announce the Random House New Books App for iPad and iPhone is now available on the App Store. The new app will introduce readers to new books and features twelve guaranteed good reads, allowing book lovers to sample the first chapter before buying the book through the iBookstore. [...]