Web Directory > NZ > Recreation > Travel and Tourism

The National Library of New Zealand does not intend to maintain a comprehensive list of the many tourism business and travel-related site web sites. A selection of the major sites is provided below.

See also:

• 100% pure New Zealand
  Government site which links to official tourism sites for recreational and business tourists as well as official business sites covering New Zealand products and services; investment; trade; education and immigration.
  
  
• 100% Pure New Zealand
  YouTube channel. Contains videos promoting travel and tourism in New Zealand.
  
  
• A to Z New Zealand : Coastal Otago, Southland, Queenstown & Southern Lakes
  Provides visitors with comprehensive information about each of the regions, including accommodation, attractions and activities, restaurants and cafes, shopping and services.
  
  
• AA Smartmap
  AA mapping information service. Can be used to find street maps, to get driving directions, to locating points of interest, local amenities and places to stay.
  
  
• AA travel
  Information on accommodation, activities, events, conference venues, rentals, transport and regions. Also includes visitor information, time and distance calculator and some maps.
  
  
• Alpine Pacific Triangle
  The Alpine Pacific Triangle, a touring route in the Hurunui linking Hanmer Springs, the Waipara Valley wine region, and Kaikoura. Includes information about accommodation, what to do, what's on, services/shops, transport, thermal areas.
  
  
• Arthur's Pass NZ
  Information for visitors to the Arthur's Pass region, including a webcam, maps, accommodation, walks, and other recreational activities.
  
  
• Auckland, New Zealand
  Official visitor information site for Auckland contains information about its destinations, attractions, activities, transport, shopping and events. A restaurant guide provides locations, prices and menus. An accommodation guide provides locations, prices and gradings. Includes online reservation for activities and attractions. There is also information on hosting conferences in the city, and, opportunities for study for foreign students.
  
  
• Auckland's big little city
  Provides information about shopping, eating, drinking, entertainment spots, accommodation and transportation in Auckland.
  
  
• Aviation, Tourism & Travel Training Organisation : ATTO
  Provides training linked to nationally recognised qualifications in the areas of: aviation, tourism, travel and museum management. Includes resources to order and short video links containing information on tourism and travel destinations.
  
  
• Bay of Plenty
  The site includes maps, suggested touring routes and itineraries, activities, parks and reserves, walking tracks, accommodation, dining, transport, an events calendar, markets, conference information and a brief history of the region.
  
  
• Central North Island Māori Tourism Inc.
  Fosters the development of Māori tourism operators in the Central North Island and other regions.
  
  
• Central Otago : a world of difference
  Tourism information and interactive map with routes and attractions; information for people wishing to live in the region with a community directory and a regional economic and business profile.
  
  
• Central South Island of New Zealand
  The central South Island region includes the towns of Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Peel Forest. Includes general and tourist information about the region including accommodation, what to see and do, maps and an events diary.
  
  
• Christchurch & Canterbury New Zealand
  The official travel guide and vacation planner for Christchurch and Canterbury. Includes information about accommodation, what to see and do, places to explore, eating out, and events.
  
  
• Coromandel
  Information on accommodation, dining out, activities, events and festivals and tours available in the Coromandel.
  
  
• Department of Conservation = Te Papa Atawhai
  Information both about and for conservation related topics. Includes information on permits, legislation, publications of the Dept. and current issues. Much information on New Zealand itself, recreation and community involvement in conservation. Regional breakdown of local information and forthcoming events. Descriptions of tracks and major walks, including routes, hut requirements and contacts. Descriptions of national parks.
  
  
• Destination New Zealand
  Comprehensive collection of New Zealand travel/tourism web links. Has interactive map providing geographical information. Links to sites providing information for tourists, accommodation, transport, travel agents etc. Also includes links to sites on activities and attractions, things to see and do etc. Some links have brief descriptions of subject content.
  
  
• Down, across & up
  Information about the circumnavigation of New Zealand on horseback by Genevieve and Kerrin Revell. Includes route, profiles of people and horses, sponsors, travel blog and image gallery.
  
  
• Everything Queenstown : it's where you book everything in Queenstown
  Provides details on adventure activities, sightseeing tours and accommodation available in Queenstown N.Z. Includes online booking facilities.
  
  
• Gisborne and the Eastland region
  Information about Gisborne and Eastland, its accommodation, sights and activities, events and tours.
  
  
• Goldmine experience, Thames, New Zealand
  Self-guided tour and history of gold mining in the Thames-Coromandel District.
  
  
• Great Barrier Island directory
  In addition to a directory of accommodation, activities, real estate services and dining out, the site includes a history of the island, articles from magazines, an events guide and a map.
  
  
• Great Lake Taupō
  Tourism website for the Taupō district which includes activities, accomodation, events, attractions and culture.
  
  
• Help Exchange
  A free online listing of organic and non-organic host farms, lodges, B&B, backpacker hostels and others who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them in exchange for free meals and accommodation.
  
  
• Hitch.net.nz : New Zealand's rideshare network
  Website of a nationwide ridesharing service that offers free listings for ride seekers and those offering rides, including rides for the purposes of daily, local commuting and one-off, one way travel.
  
  
• Hutt Valley Tramping Club : for tramping, skiing, mountaineering, rockclimbing, mountainbiking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits--
  Describes the activities of the Lower Hutt-based Hutt Valley Tramping Club. Includes a listing of planned trips, a programme of speakers at club nights, details about the club's Ruapehu lodge, and photographs of past trips.
  
  
• Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand
  The ITOC aims to unite all inbound tour operators for the purpose of marketing New Zealand as an internationally competitive tourist destination. The site offers full text copies of newletters and media releases.
  
  
• Indigenous New Zealand Aotearoa
  Promotes New Zealand's Māori (indigenous) tourism operators. Includes the newsletter Te mura o te ahi.
  
  
• International Travel College of New Zealand
  ITC provides training courses for the airline, travel, hospitality and tourism industries. Course information online.
  
  
• Jasons : for travel information you can trust
  Travel website for New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific Islands. Includes information on accommodation, activities, events, and transport, maps, online brochures, travel books and regional picture tours.
  
  
• Journeys on the Whanganui, Aotearoa, New Zealand
  Information about activities for tourists in the Whanganui River Region, including river tours, accommodation, cultural activities, events and other attractions.
  
  
• Kaikoura Island in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
  A web site created by the Great Barrier Island local residents. Includes information about archaeology of the Kaikoura Island, photo gallery of local birds and plants, photos, maps, articles, historical information and information about Motu Kaikoura Trust.
  
  
• Kawau Island : a jewel in the Hauraki Gulf
  Includes general information and history about Kawau Island, as well as properties for sale and information about local associations and accomodation.
  
  
• KiwiRail
  Introduces government owned rail network company. Gives access to: rail and ferry bookings and timetables; freight company Ontrac Direct; services and communications; and career information for jobs in rail network and engineering works.
  
  
• Lake Wanaka, lifestyle reserve
  Information on all aspects of the Wanaka Region in the central South Island. Information on local attractions, including the national park and ski fields, accommodation, education and business.
  
  
• Lanarch Castle
  In addition to information on the Castle history and facilities, there is a listing of sightseeing ideas for the Dunedin area, and a student project section, which contains links to historical and descriptive New Zealand sites.
  
  
• Mainline Steam Tours New Zealand
  Organisation devoted to the restoration and operation of historic mainline steam locomotives. Provides information on excursions, news, gallery, membership details and related links.
  
  
• Maniototo welcomes you : Central Otago, New Zealand
  Site promoting the Maniototo plain in Central Otago as a tourist destination. Includes information about the history, geography and economy of the area, also activities, events, and accommodation.
  
  
• Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand : where New Zealand welcomes the world
  A guide to Manukau, N. Z.
  
  
• Mura o te ahi : the voice of Māori tourism
  Te Mura o te Ahi is an online newsletter containing articles on Māori tourism.
  
  
• National Park Village : Tongariro World Heritage area
  Information about Tongariro & Whanganui National Park for tourists, including accommodation, dining out options, activities, services, events and sports.
  
  
• Nelson, New Zealand
  A tourist and travel guide to the Nelson region. It also features living in Nelson.
  
  
• New Zealand Customs Service : [web site] = Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa
  Information about the Customs Service and information for travellers, visiting craft, importers, exporters and manufacturers. The library section provides access to full-text legislation, forms, policy, reports and publications.
  
  
• New Zealand holiday travel : New Zealand holiday ideas and travel information
  Travel and tourism site provides information on cities, facts and natural resources with iinks to sites on activities and attractions, things to see and do, where to stay etc., Some links have brief descriptions of subject content.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Travel & Tourism
  Aims to encourage excellence within the travel and tourism industry by promoting education and training to achieve quality service and professional standards. In addition to information about NZITT, the web site provides online issues of NZITT Informer and a database of members.
  
  
• New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism
  Schools in Auckland and Christchurch. In addtion to other courses, NZSTTl offers full training in the SABRE reservation system and the IATA UFTAA programmes for international airfare and ticketing procedures.
  
  
• New Zealand Tourism Research Institute : NZTRI
  About NZTRI at the AUT University including information for students. Includes results of research and current projects, seminars and other resources to download.
  
  
• Northland : New Zealand's first : Northland's official tourism website
  Includes a description of Northland and the Bay of Islands, the history and climate. Provides an image library, a map of Northland and links to the Twin Coast touring route and other Northland web sites.
  
  
• nzsouth.co.nz
  Provides links to sites on the following topics: tourism, accommodation, wilderness/backcountry, fishing and hunting, wining and dining, sports suppliers, events, general and rural business, education, real estate / investment, clubs and associations, and Japanese sites.
  
  
• Opotiki and the Eastland region
  Provides information about sights and attractions, travelling around the region, events, and directory of accommodation, businesses, and community.
  
  
• Organic explorer : green travel guide to New Zealand
  An online guide to eco-accommodation, organic cafes, food supplies, Māori cultural tourism, and environmental tourism activities.
  
  
• Palmerston North City & Manawatu
  Destination Manawatu, a District Tourism Organisation site provides tourist information for the Palmerston North and Manawatu, including an events calendar, conference venue details, and information on accommodation and activities.
  
  
• Raetihi International Airport and Backpackers
  Promotional site for "Raetihi International Airport and Backpackers", a backpackers hostel in Raetihi. Includes information for tourists such as other accommodation options, places to eat, the Waimarino Museum, and Bridge to Nowhere tour.
  
  
• Rotorua
  Site provides visitor information about Rotorua, including attractions and activities, accommodation choices, conference venues, and what's on. Includes picture galleries and video files.
  
  
• School of Hospitality and Tourism, AUT
  Comprises: Hotel and restaurant studies and Travel and tourism studies. Information about the School together with course information, career options, staff profiles and weekly menus and prices at the training restaurant Truffles.
  
  
• Sir George Seymour National College of Tourism & Travel
  A tertiary establishment that specialises in education programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries. Four campus locations: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.
  
  
• Southland
  A tourist and travel guide to the Southland Region.
  
  
• Sustainable Wanaka Charitable Trust
  Information for businesses and individuals wanting to operate in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Includes articles, surveys, and guidelines, oriented in particular towards the building and tourism industries. Includes information about the EcoKiwi service.
  
  
• Tai Tokerau Tourism
  Tai Tokerau Māori and Cultural Tourism Association. Provides tourist information about the Northland region with an emphasis on Māori culture and heritage.
  
  
• Taranaki : real people, special place
  The official Taranaki tourism site provides a description and history of Taranaki and its people combined with a guide for visitors, describing places of interest. Also has links to places of accommodation, dining and nightlife, transport, tours, attractions and activities.
  
  
• Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
  The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand aims to provide leadership, guidance and appropriate services for the benefit of its members. TIA has four areas of activity: industry advocacy, business networking, industry development programmes and member benefits. The site features industry facts, events, projects and a members only area. It provides links to a number of regional, national and international tourism organisations.
  
  
• Tourism leading indicators monitor
  Published by the Tourism Research Council and the Ministry of Tourism, the Monitor tracks trends in the New Zealand tourism industry. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Tourism New Zealand : [web site]
  Information about Tourism New Zealand, including tourism industry news and issues, market research, online publications, resources, and commentary.
  
  
• Tourism Strategy Group policy website
  Profiles the Tourism Strategy Group and the New Zealand tourism industry. Includes online reports and statistics.
  
  
• Tourism Strategy Group research website
  Information, for tourism industry stakeholders from the Ministry databases, to support effective planning and decision-making. Includes surveys; regional information; current research and analysis; news; publications to download and newsletters.
  
  
• Tourism, Recreation Research and Education Centre
  TRREC is an initiative at Lincoln University to facilitate interdisciplinary tourism, recreation and leisure research and education opportunities, particularly those that focus on public resource issues including the public sector interface with the tourism and recreation industries. Lists research projects and publications and a contact point for more information.
  
  
• Travel Agents Association of New Zealand : working for the benefit of our members and New Zealand travellers
  TAANZ represents the interests of the travel industry, consulting widely with members and their groups. It is completely independent and supports all retail travel agents in their relationships with principal suppliers, customers and the wider tourism industry. The site has a members list and a members online list and resources for members.
  
  
• Travelhops : travel search engine & travel directory
  The Travelhops travel search engine and New Zealand tourism guides directory provide access to information on accommodation, hotels, tours, car rentals, attractions and things to do in New Zealand locations.
  
  
• Truck the world : two guys planning to attempt to try to get somewhere / [Alex Behan and Rikki Berger]
  Weblog of two New Zealand men travelling overland from Mongolia to South Africa in a converted military truck. Includes streaming video content.
  
  
• Visit Dunedin
  Created by Herman and Susan van Velthoven. Contains news and information about the city of Dunedin and suggested places to visit. Includes maps, local attractions, links to selected local restaurants and directory (including some links) to local businesses. Includes invitation to join the website for a charge.
  
  
• Visit Ruapehu
  Contains information about the towns, activities, attractions and accomodation in the Ruapehu District. Covers Taumarunui, Ohakune, Waiouru, National Park, Owhango, Raetithi and Tongariro World Heritage Park.
  
  
• Waiheke, island of wine
  Information about Waiheke Island's climate, soil, geology, grape varieties and local vinyards. Also includes wine related news, events, tourist information and a photo gallery.
  
  
• Waikato where the grass is greener
  Tourism Waikato site. Provides information on accommodation, attractions, shopping and dining, transport and tours in the Waikato Region.
  
  
• Wairarapa
  Guide to the Wairarapa Region on the south-east coast of the North Island. How to get there; accommodation; itineraries; venues for conferences and weddings; gardens to visit; art and culture; food; heritage and museums; acitivities including, adventure, walks, nature etc.
  
  
• Wairere Boulders
  Information about the Wairere Boulders tourist attraction. Includes details about walking traps, maps, and information about the geology, history, and flora and fauna.
  
  
• Waitomo King Country
  Waitomo tourism promotion site. Includes information on tourist activities such as glowworm cave abseiling and black water rafting; and information on accommodation and transportation in Waitomo and the surrounding area.
  
  
• Web services
  Provides currency and distance calculators.
  
  
• Welcome to a beautiful country, New Zealand
  Provides information on New Zealand history, culture, tourism and sports, including links to related sites.
  
  
• Wellingtonnz.com
  Information for visitors about Wellington's attractions, events, accommodation and transport, as well as Positively Wellington Tourism.
  
  
• West Coast of the Southern Alps
  An interactive site for tourist and travel information on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Includes information on accomodation and events, along with employment and business activities. Has video clips.
  
  
• Westland District Council
  Information about the Council, its activities and services. Includes online Council documents. Includes a noticeboard and events section.
  
  
• White Heron Sanctuary Tours
  Includes information about the Waitangiroto white heron colony; kotuku and other birds in the area such as spoonbills and shags; and bird-watching tours. Bird calls of some of the birds are downloadable in audio files.
  
  
• WWOOF New Zealand : living and learning-- the organic way
  Information about the Willing Workers on Organic Farms New Zealand programme, including listings of both hosts and volunteer workers.
  
  
• www.dayout.co.nz
  Site provides maps and guides optimised for portable devices, including audio guides, to New Zealand tourist attractions and activities.
  
  
• YHA New Zealand
  Youth Hostels Association of New Zealand site provides details of New Zealand hostels and New Zealand travel packages.
  
  
• You're going to love Marlborough
  Tourism site for the Marlborough region. Includes sights and activities, accomodation, tours, wine and food, conference facilities, and a section on the Marlborough Sounds.
  
  
• Zoom in : the best way to explore New Zealand
  Interactive street map and guide book to New Zealand. Includes points of interest, local amenities, and tourist accommodation.