Adventure Tours in Rotorua

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MTB enthusiasts choose Rotorua for its unique and challenging bike trails – the same trails used for the World Championships in 2010 and 2011 - saying they find Rotorua to be a far more affordable option than others yet still providing a wide range of tracks, including some very challenging ones, all with beautiful scenery. 

For a change adventurists like to go White Water Rafting, Quad Biking, or hiking through a couple of the 7 geo-thermal valleys. Alternatively they go for a tranquil walk around one or more of the 15 lakes in and around Rotorua. In the evening the Maori Cultural Shows are very popular as they entertain, educate and feed you – enough tasty food for even the hungriest of people; and catering for vegetarians too. 

This is a great article about Rotorua Mountain Biking from NZ Herald.

MALFROY motor lodge offers a great accommodation option Rotorua - providing mineral spas, spacious rooms, free wifi, great customer service - at an affordable price. MALFROY motor lodge has rooms big enough for families and large groups. It also has studio units available for couples.

Best to book direct at www.malfroymotorlodge.co.nz to get the best rates.

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Things to do in Gisborne

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Nostalgic travellers travel this route intent on experiencing a taste of this endlessly non-commercial Kiwi experience. Immerse yourself in great displays natural NZ scenery, rusty middle-of-nowhere forgotten civilisations and authentic roadside Kiwiana. Experience an unforgettable journey into New Zealand, then and now.


Wine Tours 

The East Coast is an area of remarkable natural beauty. From the moment the sun rises over our pristine coastlines to the time it descends across the Poverty Bay plains, there is much to be seen and enjoyed within the Gisborne wine region.

Gisborne Wine Tours have been developed to showcase the incredible wines, winemakers, vineyards and cellar doors that make our wine region so unique.

The Lake Waikaremoana Track takes four days/three nights to tramp and huts should be booked in advance.

For those with less time to spare, there's a wide range of shorter hikes to choose from - or you can try your hand at trout fishing or kayaking.

Holiday parks provide comfortable accommodation: there's the Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park on the lake edge which offers chalets, cabins and a camping ground, and Big Bush Holiday Park which also has a café on-site.

For up-to-date information on the lake and the history of the park, don't miss the Department of Conservation's Aniwaniwa Information Centre. Here you will learn all about the mysterious locals, commonly known as "the children of the mist".

Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the sun rise each day, and popular Wainui Beach provides a perfect spot from which to watch the sky slowly change as the sun bursts from the sea.

Then it's on to the vineyards, for Gisborne is dubbed the Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand - and for good reason. It boasts the largest area of Chardonnay vineyards and is the third largest grape-growing region in the country.
Although better known for its Chardonnay, the city is also earning recognition for its other varietals including Gewürztraminer, Viognier and Chenin Blanc – to name a few.
Grab a wine trail map and visit any of its vineyards and boutique wineries, or for a complete wine and food experience, take part in Wine Week when the International Chardonnay Challenge and the Gisborne Wine and Food Festival are celebrated.
Enjoy the International Chardonnay Challenge's Italian Long Lunch or groove to live entertainment and sample local food and wine at the Gisborne Wine and Food Festival.
Public buses provide safe transport between venues and make it easy to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of Gisborne Chardonnay in the "Chardonnay Capital" of New Zealand.



Sources
http://www.gisbornenz.co.nz/newzealandroadtrip.htm
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g255107-Activities-Gisborne_North_Island.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/the-east-coast/gisborne/things-to-do
http://www.gisbornewine.co.nz/wine-tours/daily-wine-tour/

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Gisborne Oranges

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Orange Picking at Gisborne

Get a bag of oranages for $2
Great bargain? They actually taste so sweet!

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Gisborne Weddings captured naturally by local photographer

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Gisborne Weddings captured naturally by local photographer
Gisborne Weddings are being captured naturally to be remembered for generations thanks to Gisborne Wedding Photographer Jayson Kingsbeer. “Gone are the days of being told to stand still and say cheese, with my style of photography I capture the couple, while they are relaxed in a natural, fun and beautiful manner.” Mr Kingsbeer says.

Word is spreading amongst Gisborne Brides about Jayson’s natural style and clients rave about his photographs, "We were so impressed with your work Jayson!  What a talented young man, with the brightest future to come.  We both aren't necessarily fans of the camera, but you made us feel at ease, and you captured some amazing photographs.”

As word spreads, Jayson is filling spaces for 2011 and 2012 weddings very fast, “If you are planning a Gisborne Wedding, its very important to book your vendors early to avoid disappointment, especially in the most popular summer months, January and December.” Jayson advises.

To see more of Jayson’s work and learn more about choosing a photographer for your Gisborne Wedding visit the Jayson Kingsbeer Photography website at: www.kingsbeer.com

Visit Wanganui this Summer

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Need a holiday out of Gisborne?

Visit a garden City! Wanganui!

Motor Lodge Wanganui - Aotea Motor Lodge Outstanding Location

Ideally located on Whanganui’s main street yet still just minutes from the north/south motorways, we feature car parking adjacent to your room. Furthermore, you are only a few minutes’ walk to the heart of the dining, shopping, supermarkets and entertainment centre; the ultimate base from which to lose yourself in this charming city. Expect

Impeccable Service and Superb Facilities

Featuring 28 apartments, from studios to one or two bedrooms, every room is serviced daily. Whether you require Room Service and/or full Dining facilities, we can satisfy your appetite for breakfast, lunch or evening meals – and we’d be delighted to provide a packed lunch if you want “something on the go”. Our menus are viewable online in your room.

Enrol to Vote!

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Local elections are coming up - Friday is the last day to enroll to be able to vote. The elections will be held on October 9, 2010 - by post.

Make a stand and choose the right leader to help the development of your city!

View Profiles of some of NZ's Local Candidates:

Wanganui Annette Main

Napier Michelle Pyke

Horowhenua Anne Hunt

Western Bay of Plenty Jane Nees

Christchurch City Brad Maxwell

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Gisborne Youth Band

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Gisborne Youth Concert Band won gold at the North Island Concert Band Festival in Hastings.

The gold medal won collectively for the band’s adjudicated performance, under the baton of Wellington musical director Alex Nyman, was not the only prize the young musicians brought home.

Soloist Lauren Grout and an ensemble featuring Sarah Martin, Lauren Ford and Emily Grout also won golds.

Chloe Lawrence and Nadia Stander received silver awards for their solos, and silvers also went to two other ensembles made up of a saxophone quartet (Lauren Ford, Emily Grout, Kim Thompson and Nicole Stannard) and a flute trio (Lauren Grout, Tayla Coburn and Emily St John).

The golds awarded to the Gisborne group were three of 11 presented to the 36 New Zealand bands, and one from Australia, that competed at the annual festival.


Source. http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/article/?id=18860