TECNZ RTO Webinar Series - Sarah Archer - Northland Inc - Tourism Export Council

TECNZ
 RTO Webinar Series
    Sarah Archer - Northland Inc

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Hokianga

• Established product - Footprints Waipoua

• New Maori tourism product – Manea Footprints of Kupe

• Luxury accommodation - Heads Omapere

• Awesome Adventure Hokianga – Jet ski tours, kayaking, stand-up
  paddle boarding

• End of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail – new ferry service – The Ranui –
  linking Horeke with Rawene and Kohukohu

Manea Cultural Heritage Centre

• New interactive Maori tourism product in Opononi at
  the first landing place of the first Maori explorer to
  discover Aotearoa, New Zealand

• Digital storytelling of the arrival of Kupe, first Maori
  explorer to Aotearoa, New Zealand

• Opening in 2020

• Only all-weather tourism product in the Hokianga

The Heads Omapere

• The Heads offers intimacy, luxury and comfort layered
  with Manaakitanga – a personal touch of Māori
  hospitality.

• This stylish retreat with modern features, spacious
  private courtyard and hot tub is ideal for couples or
  small groups wanting to reconnect or rejuvenate the
  mind, body and soul.

• These luxury villas are designed for couples, small
  incentive groups and private retreats. They have their
  own private courtyards with loungers, a hot tub,
  outdoor shower and tastefully landscaped gardens.
  The bathrooms are double monsoon showers,
  a luxurious bath with locally made pamper products

• 'The Heads," is an idyllic place for relaxing, all year
  around.

Northland Experiences - Unique biking and hiking tours
• Cycling and walking all year round in our sub -tropical climate off the beaten track,
  experience sights you can’t get to by car

• All tours are - fully supported and inclusive – the knowledgeable, experienced Tour
  Managers that have some unique places and stories to share with you.

• No need to worry about the planning, accommodation, food, transport or any
  logistics it is all organized for you!

• Small intimate groups – Max 10 pax. Designed to suit all abilities

• Quality Infrastructure – luxury well-presented van and quality top of the range E-
  Bikes

• A selection of 5 night tours and the option of Bespoke – Tailor-made tours (min 2
  night).

• www.northlandexperiences.co.nz

Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Maori Battalion Museum

• A major new museum is to be built on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in
  honour of the 28th Māori Battalion.

• One permanent exhibition and conference rooms

• To open Waitangi Day, February 2020

• Experience included in the Day Pass

Hundertwasser Art Centre

•   World renown Austrian artist and architect
    Friedensreich Hundertwasser designed an art
    centre for the city in 1993.

•   More than 20 years after inception, the
    Hundertwasser Art Centre & Wairau Maori Art
    Gallery project is now in construction phase

•   Now a fully community-led project, the
    completed art centre is scheduled to open by
    2020.

•   Spin off effects – potentially a new hotel and
    conference centre for the city. First cruise ship
    arriving in 2021

Tu Tika Tours

• Offer 2 and 5 hours authentic Maori experiences
• Includes powhiri, learning waiata, weaving, site
  seeing significant Maori sites around Whangarei,
  hangi (visitors help to prepare), traditional farewell
• Operating for two seasons now and are trade ready

Papatuanuku Earth Mother Tours
• Bush walk to see a large Kauri tree

• Learn about the native birds, animals
  and flora and fauna

• Run by Stella Tipene – a passionate
  conservationist and from the area

• Kawakawa tea, fry bread and bush
  honey snack provided

• Trip to Kawiti Caves included

Coastal & Country Tours

Off the beaten track experiences to remote &
beautiful places,
• Māori culture,
• colonial history
• warm hospitality
• curating special memories.

• Offer personalised tours and private transfers for
  discerning travellers seeking to discover the
  authentic far north of Aotearoa (New Zealand).

• www.coastalandcounty.tours

The Duke of Marlborough

• The Duke of Marlborough has undergone a
  refurbishment including new balconies for
  waterfront rooms, new bathroom

• 12 more rooms in time for summer

Donkey Bay Inn
• Three bedroom luxury property in
  Russell, Long Beach

• Existing house which has been
  converted to accommodation

• Boutique, unique interiors

• Adding and extra two bedrooms

Paroa Bay Winery

• Paroa Bay Winery has undergone a rejuvenation in the last few months and offers
  wine tours and a brand-new restaurant only 15-minutes' drive from central
  Russell.

• Three villas available

Rogue Pony

• Rogue Pony tours are about showcasing the Bay of
  Islands and Northland aboard a brand-new fleet of
  exhilarating, fun and premium vehicles.

• These include new convertible 4WD Jeep
  Wranglers and for those flying solo, ask for the new
  V8 Mustang.

• The tours can be customised or choose from one of
  the many customised tours on Rogue Pony’s
  website.
  www.roguepony.co.nz

Stay Native

• Online booking platform for authentic Maori tourism product
• Fully up and running by this summer