We had a number of people come to us following our last newsletter, asking for a product overview for basic information and ease. 

As a result of this we are in the process of developing a TRNZ fact sheet in a PDF format that you can keep on hand. 

We will let you know when this becomes available. For a current TRNZ overview please take a read of the below:

Distinction Hotel Group

Distinction and Discovery Hotels are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and provide an international standard of hotel accommodation for the discerning traveller.

Locations include:
Te Anau (2 x properties), Rotorua (2 x properties), Wellington, Fox Glacier, Palmerston North, Whangarei & Ruapehu, Wanaka with Dunedin opening October 2015.

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Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua

The village comes alive with the sights, sounds and activities of days gone by, where you will discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and traditions, including facial tattooing, warrior training, stick games, weaving, carving demonstrations and more. Learn the world famous haka, or try your hand at the graceful poi. View your hangi meal as it is pulled up from the earthen pit where it has been cooking on hot rocks in the ground for several hours. Then experience a powerful and thrilling performance of song, dance, the art of weaponry and much more in the traditional Wharenui (meeting house).

Finally, sharing food is an important part of Maori custom, so you will then be invited to share a traditional hangi buffet feast with your Maori hosts.

Evening or overnight options available.

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Bella Vista Accommodation Network

Bella Vista Accommodation Network, popular throughout New Zealand for its purpose built single design motel properties that are easily recognisable inside and out.
Offering 27 properties nationwide, with consistent internationally recognised Qualmark standards and friendly local hosts, each facility represents a safe secure option, guaranteeing great value for money.

Locations Include: Ashburton, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Gisborne, Greymouth, Hamilton, Hanmer Springs, Hokitika, Invercargill, Kaikoura, Mosgiel, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Oamaru, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Te Anau, Wanaka, Wellington, Westport & Whangarei

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Agroventures Adventure Park

Agroventures Adventure Park is New Zealand’s one and only ultimate adventure playground. Boasting five unique New Zealand adventures all in one location. 

Agroventures is home to the worlds ONLY Shweeb – a human powered monorail racetrack; Agrojet – the fastest and only jet sprint experience in New Zealand; Swoop – swing from 40m towards the earth at 130kmph; Rotorua Bungy – a 43m leap of faith and Freefall Xtreme – the Southern Hemisphere’s only outdoor wind tunnel. Your clients are sure to have some SERIOUS fun!

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New Zealand Riverjet

New Zealand Riverjet is a ride like no other, conveniently situated between Taupo and Rotorua this experience is sure to thrill and delight.

Introducing people to a slice of New Zealand scenery only a select few have ever seen. Visitors will cruise the Waikato River and experience an unforgettable scenic tour.

Two popular options are:

Riverjet Thermal Safari – A must do 2.5 – 3hr trip, including 1hr Jetboating and entry to Orakei Korako.
This trip will see you tour through great pine forests and open farmlands passing through the magnificent Tutukau Gorge where canyon walls rise 50 dramatic metres above the magnificent Waikato River. Travel down to the hidden valley of Orakei Korako, here you will experience an enchanting natural geothermal park that has fabulous walks around steaming cliffs, amazing hot pools and the awesome Aladdin’s cave.

The Squeeze – The adventure begins with a scenic jet
boat ride taking in the landscape, history and legends of the area.
Your driver then asks you to disembark the boat in knee deep warm water. You head towards a narrow gap in the cliff face ahead of you and start the challenge of The Squeeze - maneuvering your way through narrow crevasses, climbing boulders, and wading through warm waist deep water you emerge in stunning native New Zealand bush.

Immerse yourself in the environment and take the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere while relaxing in the thermal waters of a naturally heated bathing pool, and enjoy a natural shoulder massage under the hot water fall or just relax and enjoy the hot water surrounding you in what is truly a memorable and unique experience – A hidden gem for honeymooners and FIT’s, which is only accessible by boat from the river.

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Waihi Gold Discovery Centre & Waihi Gold Mine Tours

Waihi has been famous for its gold since 1878 and has a unique New Zealand story to tell. The Gold Discovery Centre and Waihi Gold Mine Tours convey this fascinating story to visitors.

Visitors are immersed in interactive activities where ‘you can do so much more than just see’ at the Discovery Centre and on your self-guided tour, you will learn about colourful anecdotes from the mine’s past and about the stories of modern gold production.

The Gold Discovery Centre and Gold Mine Tours are perfect for both group and independent travellers of all ages. Less than two hours’ drive from Auckland on SH 2, it’s a perfect stopover between Auckland and the Bay of Plenty or Rotorua. Ideal for: Self Drive FIT, Small Group Tours, Special Interest Educational Groups.

Since it's opening, Waihi Gold Discovery Centre has been awarded:

• 2015 Best Museum Visitor Experience
• Announced as a finalist in the 2015 New Zealand Best Design Awards, in the Spatial - Exhibition Installations and Temporary Structures Category.

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Cruise Milford

Previously voted #1 Tourist Destination in the world, Milford Sound is a MUST DO for any traveller to New Zealand. Cruise Milford will ensure that Milford is the highlight of your clients holiday.

With their smaller boutique vessel, capped passenger numbers and high quality customer service from their local crew, an uncrowded and enhanced visitor experience is guaranteed. The smaller size of the vessel enables them to get up close and personal with the local wildlife like NZ fur seals, dolphins or the Fiordland Crested penguins. Your customers will get unique experiences like sampling water that was captured in an ice bucket placed on the bow of the boat right from a waterfall.

Cruise Milford is New Zealand owned and family operated. With more than 40 years of living and working in the Fiordland area their knowledge drives a desire to be uniquely different. This pride will be carried forward into the future.

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Zorb Rotorua

ZORB is an iconic New Zealand brand and a leader in the adventure tourism market, pioneering their unique activity here in Rotorua!

With over 19 years experience, it’s not surprising that ZORB Rotorua often takes the Number 1 spot on visitors “Things to do before I die” lists.

ZORB offers a thrilling, unique, safe, adventure experience known as "Globe Riding" (the sport of rolling down a hill in a large inflatable ball). With two different ride options (wet & dry), many ride variations and three track options to choose from, including the world famous Zig-Zag track and mysterious "Drop" track, there is lots of ways for every one to enjoy themselves!

Enjoy the Original, the fastest, the only Zorb New Zealand!

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Auckland Jet Boat Tours

Experience Auckland from the water, better known as "The City of Sails" – Auckland Jet Boat Tours offers an exhilerating jet boat ride on Auckland’s sparkling harbour where you will take in some iconic Auckland landmarks including the Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto Island & Hauraki Gulf.

Once the boat exits Auckland’s Viaduct the pace changes rapidly when you head out on the Waitemata Harbour. This is where the real fun begins as the twin 300HP Jet Engines open up and roar into action!

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Cave World

Cave World offers a range of memorable glow worm experiences, from fun-filled adventures you can enjoy with family and friends to relaxed walking tours.

A family-run, locally owned and operated business, Cave World specialises in providing a personal and professional touch on authentic Waitomo tours. 10,000 satisfied visitors experience this unique piece of New Zealand each year.

The guides are local caving enthusiasts with unmatched knowledge and experience, and thanks to the unique location Cave World offers the chance to see magnificent undisturbed glow worm displays up close that they believe are better than anywhere else in the world - with photography permitted in caves!

Plus Cave World is fortunate that their caves don't flood during heavy rain, so the caves will always be open rain or shine.

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Guided Footprints

Guided Footprints know and understand the Bay of Plenty, one of New Zealand’s truly special places.
Offering a variety of interesting and fun options that get off the beaten track to allow visitors to experience true NZ culture, experiences, wildlife and nature.

From easy local guided walks, including a BBQ Fish Dinner that can be added to the Tane’s Kingdom evening Glow Worm walk, Advanced Hiking treks through the Kaimanawa Ranges to private walking tours and Group Fishing charters – with a soon to be launched weekly departing FIT Fishing trip out of the Port of Tauranga.
Book your clients into something really special, and allow them to discover a hidden gem.

Transfers are available at an additional cost, bookings essential.

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Haast River Safari

Every New Zealand holiday should include a scenic jet boating experience. Haast River Safari located on the West Coast of New Zealand, offers scenic river jet boat tours in fully enclosed river boats.

Great visibility is ensured, yet you remain warm, dry and comfortable, making this a unique and safe experience suitable for anyone of any age to participate in and enjoy.

Haast River Safari operates scenic river jet boat rides in the South Westland World Heritage area. Learn from the local & highly experienced jet boat driver/guides about the physical attributes of this remarkable glacial valley, where temperate rainforest thrives. Hear stories of the Kiwi spirit that enabled the Haast community to survive on the edge of the wilderness.

Sunshine or rain the scenic jet boat trips operate daily all year round.

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Hamilton Gardens

Whether it’s to stop in for an hour or a day, there is something for everyone at Hamilton Gardens. Explore the stunning Paradise Garden Collection, visit Te Parapara – New Zealand’s first traditional Maori garden, or attend one of the many exciting events staged here each year.

Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden based in the Waikato that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens throughout time, and from around the world. It is internationally recognised for its unique concept and is the Waikato’s most visited tourist destination.

From 1st September 2015 - Daily guided tours depart from the Information Centre at 11am daily.

Where visitors can explore the themed gardens with the guides who will share the ‘inside story’ of how Hamilton Gardens was transformed from a rubbish dump into an internationally significant garden. Around every corner there is something different.

T&C: Bookings required. Enquire about public holidays. Excludes Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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Shotover Canyon Swing, Queenstown

Shotover Canyon Swing is a giant rope swing set on a 109m high cliff just 10 minutes from downtown Queenstown over the Shotover River.  With a unique design and magnificent location it offers over 70 different jumpstyles that take swingers on a 60m freefall past the vertical cliff face.

 Established in 2002 by two Queenstown locals the creation involves a cliff-top swing system. 

Over 150,000 happy international visitors have enjoyed the thrill - most visitors do more than 1 jump.  Not only are the customers happy because of the adrenaline rush but also because of the personalised, humorous and professional staff who provide an amazing level of service.

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The Big Foody Tours

Nothing introduces you to a country like its food and wine and that is exactly what The Big Foody Tours are all about.

Not only will your taste buds be treated, but you will learn more about our history, culture, lovely architecture and be wowed by our gorgeous scenery. A perfect overview of what Auckland City has on offer, that can be slotted into any stage of a kiwi adventure.

Join The Big Foody for one of their exciting tours, options include: Auckland Tastebud Tour, Sweet Auckland in the Afternoon Tour, Fish Market Auction Tour, Craft Beer Tour, Chefs Table Lunch at Skycity Hotel, plus many more.  Bespoke and tailored options are also available.

Discover what makes this vibrant city burst with flavour and find out all the best places to eat and drink during your stay in Auckland.

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Waikato River Explorer

Waikato River Explorer operates scenic cruises, ferry runs and charter cruises from both Hamilton Gardens and Mystery Creek Events Centre. The company’s current vessel is a 47-foot, 54-seat fully-licensed ferry, which has all weather side covers. In saying this, the river is always calm with the scenery only metres away from you at all times.

The scheduled Scenic Cruises run from Hamilton Gardens at 11:00am & 12:45pm Wed – Sun each week, with additional cruises at 2:00pm and 4:00pm on weekends during Daylight Saving months.

Cruises run for approximately 90-minutes with the 11:00am and 2:00pm weekend cruises being destination runs to Mystery Creek for transfers to the restaurants and wineries in the area.

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Ziptrek Ecotours

Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ’s #1 original zipline tour and is a spectacular and fun eco-adventure through the forest canopy high above Queenstown, situated on Skyline Gondola hill.   

Ziptrek runs all year round and is stunning whatever the weather.  With two tours to choose from it is suitable for everyone, whether looking for an introduction into Queenstown adventure (Moa 4-Line Tour: 1.5 - 2hrs) or wanting the latest gripping eco-exhilaration (Kea 6-Line Tour: 2.5 - 3hrs) which includes the steepest tree to tree zipline in the world.

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