New Zealand
Tandem Cliff Jump launches in Queenstown
Leap off a 109m cliff, freefall down the cliff face and swing across a canyon with your best mate - that’s the latest adrenaline-fuelled adventure to be launched in Queenstown.
Dragon to headline New Zealand Mardi Gras
Festival organisers have announced Kiwi rock legends Dragon as the headline act for this year’s Air New Zealand Mardi Gras to be held on Tuesday 29 June.
Mondillo scoops top awards at prestigious wine show
Mondillo Vineyard in Bendigo, Central Otago has scooped all the top prizes for its 2008 Pinot Noir in the country’s oldest, most respected wine competition.
Queenstown gets ready to rumble
Queenstown is getting ready to rumble this June with a new addition to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme that’s sure to be a knockout.
Blanket Bay junior chef among best in the world
Blanket Bay’s commitment to nurturing the creativity and skills of young chefs has delivered yet another accolade on the world stage.
Queenstown’s Winter Festival appeal endures
The broad appeal of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party continues to attract strong commercial support with organisers again signing up a family of sponsors that includes several household name brands.
More competitors to run Routeburn Classic
Up to 350 runners will cross through Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks in this year’s Routeburn Classic, New Zealand’s most anticipated mountain run.
Blanket Bay strikes gold
Hard on the heels of being named the world’s third greatest accommodation property by Readers’ Choice 2009 Top 100, New Zealand’s leading luxury resort has struck gold.
Queenstown rafting company gears up for summer
Queenstown rafting company Family Adventures is looking forward to a busy summer as a ‘soft adventure’ option for holidaymaking families in the region.
Blanket Bay wins Enviro Award
Multi-award-winning Blanket Bay lodge in Glenorchy has added yet another award to its impressive line-up for 2009 - the Qualmark Enviro-Gold.
Live the dream in Queenstown
Those looking to ‘live the dream’ in Queenstown will get the chance to see five-star living at its finest when Millbrook Resort launches its stunning new show home this month.
Queenstown marketing manager is flying high
Nicky Busst’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she zipped up the job of marketing and sales manager for Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism activity.
Qantas Holidays expands Australia and New Zealand offering
Qantas Holidays has introduced a whole raft of special offers, new tours and new hotels to their 2010/11 Australia & New Zealand brochure, offering travellers more choices than ever before, as well as greater value for money.
Millbrook Resort continues refurbishment programme
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort is continuing to invest in its high standards of accommodation product with a dedicated refurbishment programme.
AJ Hackett Bungy scores ‘Golden Backpack’ award
Queenstown’s AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted ‘golden backpack’ after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand. The Golden Backpack Awards, run by leading backpacker publisher TNT Magazine, are Australia and New Zealand’s only dedicated awards for the independent travel sector.