Tui Davenport, Sales & Marketing Manager, ANZCRO(UK) The Australia New Zealand Central Reservations Offi ce
How is New Zealand faring?
Meet the Operator
New Zealand has always been on the must-do list for many clients who really want to get out there and see the country while they are still physically active and able to enjoy some of our truly unique experiences and majestic unspoiled scenery. People are still travelling and forward bookings are looking strong.
What’s the typical length of stay and spend of visitors?
Anywhere from four to six
is Waimangu, site of the Pink and White silica terraces – once considered a modern wonder of the world – but sadly destroyed by the 1886 Tarawera Eruption. Waimangu offers a fascinating
walk through all kinds of geothermal activity with the sound of bubbling hot water and birdsong as an accompaniment. The walk is fi nalised with a Lake Rotomahana boat cruise. Te Puia, the New Zealand Maori
Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua has linked with Hobbiton Movie Set Tours in Matamata and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in Waitomo to offer ‘Experience the Trilogy’ (
experiencethetrilogy.com), a special package to give visitors an insight into the ‘wonders and movie magic’ of the Central North Island through visits to all three attractions.
City sights At the southern end of Hawke’s Bay on the east coast sits Napier (
artdeconapier.com), the self-proclaimed
Facing page, from left: Crater Lakes at Tongariro Alpine Crossing; Arrowtown; a coffee by the beach and ballooning. Above: Napier, Auckland and dolphins
Art Deco Capital of the World. Destroyed by a 1931 earthquake it was re-built in Art Deco style and still has some 200 buildings from that era. Tours in vintage cars are a great way to enjoy the city but new are aerial tours in a vintage Tiger Moth. Most people tour by road, be it
car, camper van or coach but an alternative is to take one of New Zealand’s three surviving main line rail services, the North Island link between Auckland and Wellington taking just under 11 hours. The brand new carriages of the Northern Explorer cross the central plateau showcasing volcanoes, river gorges and farmland. Wellington has a host of attractions befi tting its capital city status. Tagged the ‘coolest little capital’ by Lonely Planet it has neighbourhoods like Cuba with eclectic boutiques, great cafes, bars and restaurants. On the waterfront is the interactive Te Papa Museum (
tepapa.govt.nz), home to the treasures and stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. A ride on the Wellington Cable Car
(
carterobservatory.org) from Lambton Quay has been a must since 1902 taking travellers to the Kelburn
Lookout at the top where there is a Cable Car Museum, Botanic Garden and the Carter Observatory, happy to pay agents’ commission. A fi ve-minute free shuttle or 25-minute stroll from the top takes visitors to the Zealandia eco-sanctuary offering unrivalled opportunities to see iconic New Zealand bird species such as kiwi, tuatara, kaka and takahe. Night tours are also available (
visitzealandia.com).
Heading south The Interislander ferry (interislander.
co.nz) which sails across the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton at the top of the South Island must rank as one of the most scenic mini-cruises in the world with much of it through the islands of the Marlborough Sounds. Heading south and very roughly midway between Picton and Christchurch is the seaside town of Kaikoura, recognised as one of the premier spots anywhere for spotting whales, dolphins and seals. The KiwiRail Coastal Pacifi c train also stops here briefl y before continuing to the Garden City of Christchurch. From here the most
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weeks with the average booking value of £10-£12,000 (including fl ights). Average commission to agents can be well over £1000 on an itinerary including ground arrangements, so represents an excellent return for agents, particularly with a specialist like ANZCRO(UK) who are able to pull together the whole itinerary based on local expertise.
How do you help agents sell NZ? We offer agents a very high level of knowledge, advice and service as we are a complete specialist to New Zealand, Australia & the South Pacifi c. We have a huge product range to suit all clients and budgetary requirements – from backpackers to luxury lodges. Our sales team are able to assist with staff training and consumer presentations to help agents market New Zealand to consumers in their local area.
Sample Package
A 21-day self-drive tour of New Zealand (excluding fl ights) is from £1,339 pp, including accommodation and car hire. Flights are available with all major airlines.
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