New Zealand Colleges
June 28, 2008
New Zealand’s colleges and universities are well respected internationally and offer a broad range of educational opportunities for international students here.
New Zealand has quality institutions including a nationwide network of English language schools as well as internationally regarded and accredited tertiary education providers.
International students can study for a certificate, diploma through to masters and doctoral degrees.
Study abroad students are able to combine study and travel, exploring the great outdoors of New Zealand. There are literally hundreds of different activities that can be undertaken throughout the seasons of the year. Students can also combine study and working if you have a Working Holiday Visa.
Alternatively students can enrol in a long-term study abroad course and get a world-class degree at one of New Zealand?s highly reputable polytechnics or universities.
Here is a comprehensive list of the institutions available for overseas students to study in New Zealand
ACE Computer Training Ltd
ACG - Academic Colleges Group
Air New Zealand Airline Training
AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Alpha Educational Institute
Aorere College
Aspect New Zealand (Auckland & Christchurch)
Aspiring Language Insititute
Auckland Grammar School
AUT University
Avondale College
Avonside Girls’ High School
Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic
Birkenhead College
Botany Downs Secondary College
Cambridge High School
Carmel College
Cathedral Academy
Central Hawke’s Bay College
Chilton Saint James School
Christchurch Boys’ High School
Christchurch Girls’ High School
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Cornell Institute of Business & Technology
Darfield High School
Design and Arts College of New Zealand
Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay
ECN English Academy
Edenz Colleges
Edgewater College
EF International Language School
Elite International School of Beauty and Spa Therapies
English Language Matters Ltd
Epsom Girls Grammar
ETC Learning Centre
Excel English College
FERN English Academy
Freyberg High School
Geraldine High School
Glendowie College
Hamilton’s Fraser High School
Henderson High School
Heretaunga College
Howick College
Institute of Applied Learning Ltd
International Pacific College
International Travel College of New Zealand
Kamo High School
Kavanagh College
Kelston Boys High School
Kelston Girls’ College
King’s High School
KingsWay School
Kristin School
Lincoln University
Linwood College
Logan Park High School
Long Bay College
Lynfield College
Macleans College
Manukau Institute of Technology
Marlborough Girls’ College
Massey High School
Massey University
Massey University English Language Centre
Massey University Foundation Studies Programme
Maverick School of Languages
Media Design School
Melville High School
Middleton Grange School
Motueka High School
Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount Aspiring College
Mount Roskill Grammar School
Natcoll Design Technology
Nelson College
Nelson College for Girls
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
New Zealand International Campus (NZIC)
New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)
New Zealand Tertiary College
Newlands College
Northcote College
NorthTec
Onslow College
Orewa College
Otago Polytechnic
Otamatea High School
Otumoetai College
Pacific International Hotel Management School
Pakuranga College
Palmerston North Boys’ High School
Papanui High School
Phlair International College
Queenstown Resort College
Rangitoto College
Riccarton High School
Roncalli College
Rosehill College
Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Hamilton
Servilles Academy of Hairdressing
Shirley Boys’ High School
Southern Institute of Technology
Southland Girls’ High School
St Dominic’s College
St Hilda’s Collegiate School
St John’s College (Hamilton)
St Paul’s Collegiate School
St Peter’s School, Cambridge
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Tairawhiti Polytechnic
Takapuna Grammar
Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga Girls’ College
Taylors College
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland English Language Academy
The University of Canterbury
The University of Otago
The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato Foundation Studies
The University of Waikato Language Institute
Tokomairiro High School
Travel Careers & Training Ltd
Unitec New Zealand
Upper Hutt College
UUNZ Institute of Business
Victoria University of Wellington
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Waitaki Girls High School
Wanganui City College
Wanganui High School
Wellington Girls’ College
Wellington High School
Wellington Institute of Technology
Westlake Boys’ High School
Whangaparaoa College
Whangarei Boys’ High School
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
William Colenso College
WINTEC (Waikato Institute of Technology)
Wollongong College
Study and Education
June 28, 2008
Studying in New Zealand is a great way to see the country while you gain new knowledge and skills. Living and tuition costs compare well with other countries.
Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, teachers? colleges, secondary schools and private training establishments.
There are also a number of private English language schools.
For a totally different spin on education, there are several ?adventure schools? around the country. Usually sited in beautiful locations, these schools focus on outdoor sports and activities as well as personal development.
From scuba diving and rock climbing to leadership and survival skills, the subject choices are inspiring.
If you really want to immerse yourself in the New Zealand way of life while you?re studying, you can arrange a homestay with a New Zealand family. This is a particularly clever idea if you?re trying to improve your English.
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Photo: The Hokitika River has a moody, primeval feel. Emerald green water carries kayakers though narrow
limestone canyons and ancient rainforest to dramatic waterfalls. Rivers in the west coast region are the
main source of New Zealand greenstone (jade), which is sculpted and sold in the historic town of Hokitika.
Photographer: Graham Charles (imagematters@clear.net.nz)
National Parks - Reserves
June 28, 2008
Fourteen spectacular national parks preserve New Zealand’s natural heritage.
Enshrining a huge variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife, our parks allow you to discover the heart and soul of a country that will never be totally tamed.
From the golden beaches of Abel Tasman to the alpine environment of Arthur’s Pass to the immense Whanganui River, New Zealand’s national parks contain some of our most treasured wilderness areas.
In a marine reserve, all marine life is protected. Nothing can be taken or disturbed.
From your point of view, this level of protection is great for two reasons - there?s more to see, and what you?re seeing isn?t afraid of you.
New Zealand?s first marine reserve was established in 1975 in an area north of Auckland known as Goat Island. It was one of the planet?s first no-take marine reserves. The fish in this reserve have had more than 30 years to get over their fear of humans. Today they play around you like puppies.
New Zealand is a country that prides itself on its 100 % Pure image. Its environmental record has consistently been rated as one of the top 10 countries in the world. Environmental protection is part of New Zealand’s heritage through the principle of Kaitiakitanga or guardianship, with one third of New Zealand’s land protected for conservation.
Every one of our marine reserves, and there are more than 25 of them, preserves an area that is valuable because it?s typical, unique or extremely beautiful. For example, Fiordland?s marine reserves protect the world’s largest black coral trees - some over 300 years old.
One of our most famous marine reserves is the Poor Knights, where subtropical currents, huge caves and archways support an extraordinary range of life. This reserve has been called one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
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Photo: Above Mueller Glacier, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Mount Cook National Park is a top spot for spectacular alpine scenery. All but one of its 29 peaks is over 3000m, so the park has become New Zealand’s mountain climbing mecca. Non-climbers can enjoy a selection of challenging alpine walks ? from the one hour Red Tarns stair-climb to the relatively flat hike to Kea Point. Region: Christchurch - Canterbury
Photographer: David Wall (www.davidWallPhoto.com)
Walks and Trails
June 28, 2008
The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other is the best way to appreciate New Zealand?s pristine outdoor environments. By spending time on tracks and trails, you can use all your senses to absorb the extraordinary beauty of national parks, conservation areas, coastal zones and forest reserves.
9 Great Walks of New Zealand
There are no walks on earth quite like the nine Great Walks of New Zealand. Find out which walk is best suited for you and see highlights of other visitor’s walking experiences.
Read more about the 9 great walks of New Zealand here
Often you?ll be faced with a number of choices. Do you want to walk for 30 minutes, three hours or three days?
Our national parks have vast networks of tracks that make it easy to find a walking experience that matches your fitness level and the time you have available.
Or maybe you?re coming to New Zealand with a particular walking adventure in mind - like the Milford Track in Fiordland or the volcanic Tongariro Crossing in the North Island.
Take your pick from a multitude of intrepid on-foot adventures that will entice you to journey far beyond the reach of civilisation.
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Photo: A walk in the park. Step out onto the land and discover the spectacular beauty of the Southern Lakes region. From short walks to overnight hikes, there are well-marked hiking trails to suit all levels of outdoor experience. Professionally guided walks provide insights into the area?s fascinating history, geology and plant life. Region: Lake Wanaka
Photographer: Lake Wanaka Tourism (www.lakewanaka.co.nz)
Scenic Views
June 28, 2008
Wherever you travel in New Zealand, there?s always an opportunity to put yourself in front of a fabulous view.
Fantastic urban panoramas can be found at the top of Mount Eden and One Tree Hill in Auckland, Mount Victoria in Wellington, the top of the Port Hills in Christchurch and Flagstaff Hill in Dunedin.
Other vistas around the country can be more difficult to access, but are definitely worth the effort. These include the views from the summits of Mount Iron in Wanaka and Mount Hikurangi on East Cape.
And there are many views that don?t require any climbing at all, such as the weird boulders at Moeraki on the Otago Coast and the outrageous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki.
Art adds another dimension to the sights you?ll encounter in New Zealand. Paddle a kayak to the rock carvings at Mine Bay in Taupo or walk the streets of Katikati, where intricate murals record the town?s history.
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Photo: Rocky mountain high. A feeling of freedom goes without saying high amidst the pastures of the Southern Alps. If you don?t have the fitness to get here under your own steam, a helicopter can land you in the mountain meadow of your choice. The icy peaks of Mt Tutoko and Mt Madeline can be seen in the distance. Region: Queenstown
Photographer: Miles Holden (www.milesholden.com )
Natural Phenomena
June 28, 2008
Ice ages, fault lines, volcanic zones and tectonic plate movements have all made their mark on New Zealand. Ours is a dynamic environment, sandwiched between two oceans and perched on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
When extreme events happen below or above the earth?s surface, unusual scenery is often the result.
Take the south-western corner of the South Island as an example. Here a procession of ice ages wrought an impressive collection of fiords.
Further up the coast, there are two glaciers that refuse to believe the ice age is over - they?re still creeping down into the rainforest.
For absolute in-your-face phenomena, the North Island never fails to satisfy. Active volcanic regions, including a marine volcano that you can walk through, are outward expressions of internal turmoil.
Take a wander through the geothermal areas around Rotorua and Taupo - fumaroles, craters and geysers are endlessly fascinating. And what about boiling mud? It has to be the strangest thing you?ll ever find in a public park.
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Photographer: David Wall (www.davidWallPhoto.com)
Coastal highlights
June 28, 2008
On the east coast the Pacific Ocean plays along bays and beaches where white sand, surf and calm harbours provide enormous scope for fun.
On the west coast the Tasman Sea, notoriously wild, breaks against rugged cliffs, weathered rocks and long, soulful stretches of black sand.
If you?re an ocean-loving person, there are road journeys that will keep you in touch with the sea every step of the way.
Northland has the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, a touring route that includes both the east and west coasts. In the far south, the trip along the Catlins coast is famously photogenic.
Taranaki?s Surf Highway 45 is a west coast experience for people who want to find some of the best surf breaks in the country.
Pack your sandals, shorts and sunblock, and always be prepared for spontaneous picnics. Wherever you are in New Zealand, you?re never far from a day at the beach.
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Photographer: Ian Trafford (www.iantraffordphotos.com)
Lakes of New Zealand
June 28, 2008
A lake in New Zealand can be a destination in itself or a moment of tranquillity on the way to somewhere else.
Many of the North Island?s lakes are the result of ancient volcanic eruptions.
The biggest of these crater lakes is Taupo - it?s the size of small country and one of our top trout fishing destinations. You can also catch trout in many of Rotorua?s crater lakes.
Dune lakes are an interesting phenomenon. At Kai Iwi in Northland there are three beautiful dune lakes fringed with pure white sand.
Near Levin on the west coast of the North Island, the dune lake Papaitonga is edged with wetlands that are great for bird watching.
Most of the South Island?s lakes were born from the same kind of glacial action that created the fiords.
Lake Te Anau is the largest, covering an area of 344 square kilometres. Lake Manapouri is often regarded as the most beautiful - it has 34 islands and is 440 metres deep in places.
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Photographer: Gareth Eyres (www.exposure.co.nz)
Maori New Year
June 28, 2008
Matariki or Maori New Year will be celebrated throughout New Zealand in June - marking the most significant event on our country?s cultural calendar.
Nowadays the event is recognised by Pakeha as well, with an increasing awareness of its importance within New Zealand?s unique culture.
Matariki is also attracting increased international attention and high profile media representatives from throughout the world will attend this year?s celebrations.
For visitors to the country in June, Matariki offers a rare opportunity to experience every aspect of New Zealand?s unique Maori culture, first hand.
The official 2008 celebrations kick off in Wellington with a dawn service at Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand, on June 6.
A series of public and private events will then be held throughout the country during the month with dates of celebrations differing depending on various Iwi or tribes. Festivals and community events will showcase local food, art, fashion, music and craft.
In Northland special celebrations will focus on Hokianga Harbour, the oldest inhabited part of New Zealand, where local communities will come together to revive traditions of the past and celebrate with craft workshops, art and jewellery exhibitions, feasts and a Celestial Navigation Tour. Visitors will also be able to experience a hosted weekend on a local marae.
Auckland plans several special events and the Stardome Observatory offers the chance to actually view the pre-dawn rising of the star cluster Matariki. Auckland Museum is to host a range of special educational tours covering Maori customs and protocols surrounding fishing and the Maori God of the Sea as well as storytelling tours and Maori food events.
New Zealand master carver Rangi Wills will be demonstrating the art of carving a traditional fish hook and free classes will show visitors how to fold flax stars.
In the Bay of Plenty a public artwork or Te Pou o Matariki in downtown Tauranga is providing a focus for events.
Celebrations in the region include an outdoor concert with kapa haka (dance) groups; a special Matariki exhibition at the Creative Tauranga community art gallery with works by local artists; Trek Mauao to see the Matariki constellation; a manutukutuku (or kite) building and flying event at Mt Maunganui; educational cultural tours and an eight course food demonstration with Charles Royal the well known New Zealand Maori chef who specialises in using traditional local ingredients.
New Plymouth and Whanganui in the Taranaki region celebrate the arrival of Puanga also known as Riegel which appears in the north eastern horizon in late may or early June. New Plymouth?s celebrations centre on Pukeariki the area?s cultural and heritage centre also known as ?Hill of Chiefs? which has special significance to Maori. In pre European times Maori chiefs were buried here.
The Matariki programme includes literature, craft and musical events as well as an astronomy information programme at the local observatory. Whanganui?s festival is an open invitation for everyone to learn and experience all aspects of traditional Maori life from astral navigation to a cutting edge fashion show, art exhibition, planting day, marae open days, kapa haka and musical events.
Rotorua will celebrate with a large art exhibition, a HOT Winter Mud Festival and “FBI Raids Close to Home” a play about FBI raids into a North American Indian reservation.
Hawkes Bay hosts several festival events with fireworks displays, a Maori hand games contest, special three course dinner event at Matariki Wines and activities and interactive events at Marineland in Napier.
Wellington?s Matariki events include a number of concerts and contemporary dance shows; a Matariki Starlab session at Te Papa?s mini-planetarium; a Te Huka a tai whanau day (Matariki family day); ?Storyplace? sessions for children to learn about the Maori world; the 50th anniversary of the first exhibition of contemporary Maori art; a hangi cuisine cook off; a performing arts festival for secondary schools and a fashion extravaganza involving politician Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan.
In Southland, the region?s popular Fire and Ice Festival has been transformed into a celebration of Maori New Year with a dramatic visual performance featuring two well known New Zealand artists Rima Te Wiata and Kristian Lavercome.
Matariki celebrations throughout the country also coincide with New Zealand?s World Environment Day events and people will be reminded to make their Maori New Year a sustainable one.
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Photographer: Holger Leue (h.leue@geonet.com)
Photographer: Adventure Films (www.nzphotography.com)
Photographer: Ian Trafford (www.iantraffordphotos.com)
Accommodation in NZ
June 28, 2008
Backpackers
Backpackers’ lodges and youth hostels add character and flavour to your New Zealand travelling experience. A comfortable bed is just the beginning.
If you’re travelling with a pack on your back, there are hundreds of places to rest your head and share stories with like-minded people.
New Zealand’s backpacker lodges and youth hostels have a reputation for being clean and comfortable. Very good value too!
Some lodges are individually owned and operated, others are part of a backpackers’ network. Room types vary from lodge to lodge. Some only offer dormitory rooms (single sex on request), others provide a choice of dormitory, double, twin and single rooms.
In most cases, bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared. Communal dining and living areas are great for meeting people and finding out about where to go next.
If you’re not travelling with a sleeping bag, you can hire bed linen. Laundry facilities are available so you can catch up on washing.
Exclusive
Do you feel like succumbing to serious indulgence? These are the properties in New Zealand which offer the most luxurious of times in the most beautiful surroundings.
See some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer through your window. Have your every need taken care of in the most individual kind of service.
Dine on the finest gourmet cuisine and enjoy the rarest, highest standard of facilities.
This Exclusive category brings together the very finest, most intimate, exclusive and highly unusual establishments New Zealand has to offer.
As escapes from the norm for the discerning these stunning properties together offer the pleasures of Balinese spa treatments, private golf, fishing, boating, clay pigeon shooting, wilderness adventures, individual eco-tours … almost whatever your heart desires. In a class of their own, these establishments are extremely accommodating and utterly luxurious.
Guest and hosted
Personalise your experience by choosing an interactive style of accommodation. Discover the world from farmstays to luxury lodges - the choice is yours.
It’s a customary challenge to New Zealanders to offer visitors the very best experience and welcome through the concept of manaakitanga.
This is especially obvious when you are the guest of locals at their farm, country inn, lodge or home. Your hosts local knowledge will add a whole other dimension to your holiday.
Often they’ll take you with them on adventures, or simply recommend good picnic spots or local entertainment.
You can expect a comfortable, attractive bedroom and your bathroom may be ensuite, private or shared. Lounge and dining areas are usually shared with other guests. In most cases breakfast is included with lunches and dinners optional extras.This is un-packaged, sociable-style accommodation that brings you into the fold of New Zealand’s people and culture.
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast accommodation is a wonderfully eclectic mix of all types of hosts and houses, and this is part of its attraction.
By opening their homes and their hearts to travellers who need a comfortable bed a night or two, B&B hosts are like instant friends you meet along the way. You have your own room in the host’s house and you’re served breakfast in the morning.
Boutique Accommodation
A treat for the night or for your entire holiday, boutique accommodation represents a high standard of amenities and comfort combined with individuality and flair.
‘Boutique’ establishments are almost always historic or heritage buildings or landmarks with great character and probably also a story behind them. The food is wonderful and breakfast is often included in the tariff.
The locations are as diverse as the style of boutique property and yet always small, intimate and quintessentially New Zealand.
Farmstays
Wake to the smell of a hearty farmstead breakfast. Maybe help on the farm if you feel like it; feeding the calves, mending a fence, rounding up the sheep. This kind of accommodation lets you feel like part of the farming family.
Homestays
Become one of the family in a New Zealand home. Homestay accommodation is always comfortable and your hosts friendly and happy to introduce you to friends and other locals.
You share all domestic facilities with the family, including the bathroom/s, and you eat meals together too, often including dinner. Homestay hosts are naturally genial characters and your stay with them will be enjoyably social.
Lodges
Always set in beautiful surroundings, lodges are small, intimate, welcoming establishments with between 4 and 20 rooms offering bed, breakfast and dinner.
Holiday homes
Rent a New Zealand holiday home in an idyllic hideaway spot. Several agencies in NZ can assist with bookings. The tradition of a second home by the sea, river, forest or lake is strong in New Zealand. In the North Island the local word for holiday home is ?bach? (pronounced ?batch?); in the South Island they say ?crib?.
Renting a privately-owned holiday home is a great way to be self-sufficient and get into the Kiwi way of life. No two homes are the same, so you?re getting accommodation with character as well as comfort. And compared to a hotel or motel, you?ll probably have a lot more living space to enjoy.
Holiday homes range from simple cottages by the sea to luxurious lodges in the mountains. Some were probably built by their owners; others are architect-designed palaces.
From a vineyard cottage in Central Otago to a beachfront villa in the far north, our holiday home listings include some of New Zealand?s most idyllic locations. Browse carefully to get the location and level of comfort you want.
Holiday parks
Pitching a tent, parking a motorhome, or for a range of cost effective share or individual accommodation options, often located in New Zealand’s most popular holiday spots.
Holiday parks are equipped to please a wide range of people for a minimal cost. Within an attractive landscaped setting (often beside a beach or lake) they provide sites for tents, caravans and campervans.
Many parks also have simple cabins, self-contained motel units and backpackers’ lodges.
The casual living style helps to create a friendly atmosphere.
If you’re setting up camp or parking a motorhome, you can choose a powered or non-powered site. Easy access to a shared kitchen and bathroom facilities is always part of the deal. Often you’ll also have the use of a dining area and a comfortable TV lounge. Motel units and backpackers’ lodges generally have self-contained kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Families are attracted to holiday parks that have play areas, heated swimming pools, trampolines and barbecues. Bicycles, canoes and boats can sometimes be hired.
Department of Conservation camp sites
The Department of Conservation (DoC) provides campsites in many locations throughout New Zealand. The campsites are usually quite basic, offering ‘back to nature’ style accommodation and facilities. A full list of camp sites can be found on the DoC website.
Freedom camping
Each district in New Zealand has different rules around where freedom camping (and parking of campervans) is permitted and where it is not. We suggest that you contact the nearest i-SITE Visitor Centre to find out about camping in a particular location. The impact of freedom camping on the environment, as well as safety concerns, mean that Tourism New Zealand does not recommend freedom camping in New Zealand. Please see our comprehensive Holiday Parks listings for ideas on where to camp. On board toilets can only be legally emptied from motorhomes into Dump Stations, which are normally found in holiday parks.
Hotels
From international chains to local originality, in New Zealand it?s easy to find the style of hotel that makes you feel at home. Hotels in New Zealand come in all shapes, sizes and personalities.
You can expect to find top international hotel chains, such as Sheraton, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, Rydges and InterContinental.
You’ll also discover smaller hotels that are memorable for their individuality and in convenient locations on all the main travelling routes.
Large international chains are mostly found in the major cities - Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. They’re also located in key holiday destinations, such as Rotorua and Queenstown.
Character and boutique hotels, which range from heritage buildings to purpose built facilities in stunning regional locations, vary in price according to their level of luxury. Hosts are welcoming and provide insight into the local culture and attractions.
Medium-price chains provide a consistent level of quality and a high standard of facilities, including swimming pools and spas. Look for names like, Mainstay, Kingsgate, Flag Inns, Golden Chain and Pacifica.
Self contained and serviced
If you want to do your own thing and have the option of looking after your own cooking and laundry needs, then check out New Zealand’s motels, serviced apartments and serviced holiday cottages.
If you like independence and privacy, consider self-contained or serviced accommodation. Staying in motels, motor inns or serviced apartments gives you a complete sense of freedom since what you do is up to you.
If you’re taking a touring attitude to your holiday, motels are the key to having easy, restful sleeps along your journey. And should you decide to stay in one place for a week or so, serviced apartments offer convenient stop-over rest spots where you can do your own cooking and laundry.
Motels
Motels, motor inns and motor lodges congregate on main driving routes so they’re generally easy to find with usually a choice of studio, one or two bedroom units. Tea, coffee and sometimes cooking facilities are provided and most units have a television. Larger motels are more similar to hotels often with swimming pool, spa, sauna, in-house video, laundry, and restaurant.
Serviced Apartments
Serviced apartments are a great option when you’re staying in a major city or resort town. You can cook your own meals, do your own laundry and enjoy the feeling of having your own space while on holiday. Many are similar in price to a high quality hotel suite with daily or regular servicing.
More information about New Zealand accommodation providers can be found here at the Tourism New Zealand website
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