Mud House Winery & Cafe
Waipara
'A day on the Green" is back and better than ever in 2011 with this very special concert announcement – the sensational Crowded House with support from kiwi stars Supergroove and promising newcomer Seth Haapu!
Crowded House is New Zealand’s most famous band whose reputation is renowned around the world. Crowded House will embark on a 3 date winery tour this February, including our newest a day on the green venue Church Road in Napier. The band will be on stage for two hours delivering the energetic, charismatic and hit-filled shows they are famous for.
For more information, visit http://www.mudhousewineryandcafe.co.nz/ ... 2&p=25
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The Flight Centre has put the Kiwi city of Christchurch in its top 10 destinations for 2011, saying it is one of the most affordable destinations to get to from Australia and has plenty to offer all year round.
"Think food and wine trails for baby boomers, heli-skiing for thrill seekers and self-drive holidays for families," it says.
Travel.com.au says there has been a 50 per cent increase in flight bookings to New Zealand in the past year, helped along by a favourable exchange rate and cheap airfares.
Spokeswoman Lisa Ferrari says the country is becoming popular with travellers of all ages and interests, thanks to its huge range of activities and pricing.
The country will also be in the spotlight this year thanks to the Rugby World Cup, to be held in September and October. Rugby New Zealand says it has so far sold about 29,000 tickets in Australia, through a combination of public sales and packages offered by official travel agents.
For more information on great ways to explore Christchurch once you arrive, to find out about places to visit and where to dine click here...
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For Families on the Go...
Christchurch Bike Tours can now offer the option of toddlers touring with their parents around the beautiful garden city.
They use "WeeRide" - which are toddler seats that are fastened directly infront of the adults, between the seat post and the handlebars. The WeeRide is a uniquely engineered centre-mounted bicycle child carrier, with an award-winning design that allows bicycle riders to share the adventure of cycling with children as young as one, in a safe and enjoyable environment.
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The safety and well-being of children is paramount to all parents, along with being able to have fun together.
For more information on our tour options you can contact chchbiketours@yahoo.co.nz or 0800 PEDALS. We can vary the tour route and duration to suit the needs of your family. Most of the Original Christchurch Bike Tour route is on shared cycle pathways and in parks so there is no need to worry about traffic.
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Fancy experiencing a traditional New Zealand hillcountry farm while visiting the picturesque Banks Peninsula, Canterbury? We know just the place... Sue and Murray Jones welcome people to their unique farm at Paua Bay.
- Watch sheepdogs working on steep hills of Paua Bay and in the sheepyards
- Be amazed at the prolific birdlife
- Witness a sheep shearing demonstration
- Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean
- Delight in the history of the bays
- Relax at the homestead with delicious home-made scones!
For more information or to book, visit www.akaroafarmtours.co.nz
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Three travel experts have compiled the top travel destinations for 2011 and New Zealand is number 2 on the list!
Here's what Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet; Pauline Frommer, creator of Pauline Frommer's guidebooks; and Martin Rapp, senior vice president of leisure sales at Altour, have to say:
1. New York
2. New Zealand - The 2011 Rugby World Cup will be held next fall in New Zealand, adding excitement to an already popular destination.
3. Peruvian Amazon
4. Barcelona, Spain
5. Norway
6. Albania
7. Japan
8. Guatemala
9. Bulgaria
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