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"Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living."
Miriam Beard
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July 2012, Issue 98
Welcome to the latest issue of Tuatara Tours' monthly newsletter, where we offer a brief summary of what's going on in New Zealand - and what's coming up.
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New Website Launched!
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It's that time of year when we all can't wait for the warmer months of summer and dream of our next outdoor adventure.
Visit our brand new website for a comprehensive guide to New Zealand's best walking and cycling tours.
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The Heaphy Track....
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The Heaphy Track at the top of the South is one of 9 official New Zealand Great Walks, and is considered by many to be the most beautiful. Sometimes wild and lonely, sometimes lush and scenic, the track covers 82 km from Collingwood in Golden Bay, to Karamea on the West Coast. There's pounding surf, rivers, beech forest, tussock land, stunning nikau palms, and classic back country huts. Join our expert local guide on this beautiful walking tour.
The bird life features a roll call of New Zealand's iconic birds, including kiwi, alpine parrots (kea), rare whistling blue ducks (whio), moreporks (owls/ruru) and kingfishers.
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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Up and Coming Events Around New Zealand
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July 2012 August 2012 - Outstanding Young Musicians - Hilary Hayes (violin) and Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola), 3 Aug, Christchurch
- One Night of Queen - 5 Aug, New Plymouth
- Ladies Adventure Weekend, 11-12 Aug, National Park
- Coromandel Classic, 24-26 Aug, Thames
- International Film Festival, various locations around New Zealand
September 2012 - Feast of Canterbury 2012, 01 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012, Christchurch
- Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge, 01 Sep, Lake Taupo
- Fine Art - British and French Modernism, 03 Sep - 30 Nov, Auckland
- Malt Whisky Tasting, 08 Sep, Taupo
- Great Sumner Picnic, 22 Sep, Christchurch
- NZ Ice Festival, 14 Sep to 14 Oct, Christchurch
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| Cunning Running ... | |
Want to get out, keep fit and keep motivated over the winter months?
A sport gaining popularity in New Zealand for providing both exercise and intellectual challenge is orienteering and there are now 17 orienteering clubs throughout the country with many regular events held in each region.
The sport involves making your way round a course with a designated series of control points, choosing the best route in the best time possible.
Orienteering has been hailed as the sport for all ages and is practised almost anywhere in all kinds of terrain, all you need is a compass, map and suitable outdoor clothes to get started.
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Seeing Stars....
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It's official; New Zealand skies have an extra sparkle now with the announcement of the world's newest ISDR or International Dark Sky Reserve. The announcement confirms that the McKenzie Basin, the region surrounding Lake Tekapo, has some of the best light pollution free skies in the world, perfect for viewing galaxies and stars that are only visible in the southern hemisphere. Mt John Observatory at Tekapo is New Zealand's main astro-tourism destination and hosts 5 telescopes, including New Zealand's biggest at 1.8 m across, which can observe 50 million stars. Join Tuatara Tours on the Tekapo Canal Trail Cycle Tour and visit the Observatory, to enjoy one of the best star gazing sites on earth. For more details:
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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The Queen Charlotte Walk....
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The Queen Charlotte Walk is a truly unique and exciting way to explore the treasure that is the Marlborough Sounds, the shining jewel of the South Island of New Zealand.
Spend four days on the Queen Charlotte Track in paradise with native birds, flora and fabulous company, while witnessing unsurpassed views of the Queen Charlotte Sound.
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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Celebrate Chocolate....
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 It's all about the sweeter things in life in Dunedin this July. From July 7 to 13 the southern city celebrates the joys of chocolate with a program of events including chocolate beauty treatments, chocolate tours, wearable arts, and chocolate themed exhibitions in some of the city's galleries and libraries. One of the Carnivals' highlights is the Jaffa race, where competitors race up to 25,000 of our favourite round chocolate treats down Dunedin's steepest street to raise funds for families and children around New Zealand, definitely a sight not to be missed.
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At this time of year it's easy to fall prey to the  number of cold and flu bugs around despite every effort to stay fit and healthy. Research done in the early 1990's at Nebraska Medical Centre did indeed confirm the benefits of home-made chicken soup in helping to break up congestion and clear the nose. If you are unfortunate enough to succumb this winter, here's a simple recipe to help you get back on your feet.
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 carrots, halved
- 4 stalks celery, halved
- 1 large onion, halved
- water to cover
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large pot; cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered for a couple of hours or until the chicken meat falls off the bones (skim off foam every so often). Take everything out of the pot and strain the stock. Pick the meat off the bones and chop or shred. Chop the carrots, celery and onion. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, pouring back the strained stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve. Makes 10 servings.
Other ingredients such as fresh herbs, fresh ginger, beans or rice can be added if you want a little more variety.
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Keep Well and Happy Travelling!
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Tuatara Tours
Email: info@tuataratours.co.nz
New Zealand Freephone: 0800 377 378
Australia Freephone: 1800 044 633
Web: www.tuataratours.co.nz |
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