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Tuatara Tours are now fully endorsed by Qualmark NZ
 
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"The traveller sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see."
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June 2013, Issue 109
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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| Live Help! Nicky - now online | |
If you are visiting our website and need some help or questions answered please use our Live Help Button and Nicky will chat with you.
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The Queen Charlotte Walk
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There Is Not Too Much That Can Beat This Experience!
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.
Visit: www.tuataratours.co.nz for more details
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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June 2013
- Christchurch Airport Marathon, 2 Jun, Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch City
- Ballet Revolución, 15 Jun, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
- Tribes, 20 Jun, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
- Meditation & Buddhism, 21 Jun, Bodh Gaya Buddhist Centre, Wellington
- Two Fish 'N' a Scoop, 29 Jun, Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
- Hawke's Bay Hunt Raceday, 29 Jun, Hastings Racecourse, Hastings
- Sunday Artisan Market, 30 Jun, Riccarton House & Bush, Christchurch City
July 2013
- Warm Up Your Winter Blues - Watercolour Workshop, 6 July, Auckland
- Vegas Viindaloo MTB Orienteering Weekend, 13 - 14 July , Rotorua
- Why Are My Parents So Boring?, 20 - 28 July, Dunedin
- L'Estro Armonico String Quartet, 28 July, West Melton
- Read Raw, All July, The Basement, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland
August 2013
- Yoga, Belly Dance & Chocolate, 4 Aug, Siddha Yoga Centre, Christchurch
- Stomp, 10 Aug, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Auckland
- Earthquakes in London, Te Whaea, 17 Aug, NZ National Dance and Drama Centre, Wellington
- Altar Boyz, 18 Aug, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
- Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 25 Aug, 4 Wherstead Road, Christchurch
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The Molesworth Cycle Trail
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Superb Biking and High Country Landscapes
Join us on the 4-Day Molesworth Cycle Trail for diverse biking, from coastal vineyards to alpine lakes to thermal springs! Linking it all: New Zealand's largest farm: the 180,000 ha Molesworth Station, a wildly beautiful area that is also of conservation importance. It's one of New Zealand's first farms, and is steeped in history and tales of survival against the odds.
We'll follow sun-baked river valleys, admire sparkling waterfalls, and stay with farming families with rich stories to share about their lives and land.
The biking is graded moderate. Any aching muscles can be soothed in a thermal pool at Hanmer Springs, or a spa at the alpine lake village of St Arnaud.
Visit: www.tuataratours.co.nz
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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Take Care Of Your Feet
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One common mistake before starting a walk is, strangely enough, forgetting to clip your toenails. Try clipping them quite short. Banging your toes against the end of a stiff boot will leave you with extremely sore toes.
Blister prevention is another issue. Friction is the primary cause of blisters, so wear boots that fit and socks that don't rub. Carry moleskin (sheeps wool is another good material for this purpose) in your first-aid kit. This soft, cottony fabric with an adhesive backing can protect your feet from blisters. (Often the best approach to a blister is to encircle the hot spot with a donut ring of moleskin.) Rubbing a thin layer of petroleum jelly between your toes can also help prevent blisters.
Invest in some good hiking socks. Merino wool is a great material; synthetics are good, too. Always avoid cotton athletic socks. They retain moisture that can lead to blisters.
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Customised Tours!
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We Can Customise Existing Tours To Suit
You may want to spend an extra day at Mesopotamia or you may want to add kayaking to the Franz Josef Trail!
We Can Design A New Tour Just For You.
We have years of experience in creating custom-made tours for groups, so if you are planning a tour for your friends, family, club, corporate workplace... - Group Tours
- Customise an Existing Tour
- Active Senior Tours
- Speciality Group Tours
- Family Group Tours
- Corporate Tours
- Private Group Tours
- Club Tours
Visit: www.tuataratours.co.nz for more details
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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So True!
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 When management consultant and adventurer Jamie Fitzgerald and colleague Kevin Biggar were hit by a storm on day two of a 5,000km small boat race across the Atlantic thoughts turned to stopping rowing and throwing out a sea anchor in a bid to retain their position.
The 18 other teams were surely well ahead as the two were being dragged back to shore. But they kept rowing. For 42 hours. Nonstop. In the end they were first to Barbados 38 days later.
Why? "Sometimes when you think you are making the least progress you are actually making the most," Mr Fitzgerald says.
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The Mesopotamia High Country Walk
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DO NOT Miss This Tour !
The Mesopotamia High Country Walk is an awe-inspiring, four day fully guided walking tour, which includes the Mesopotamia High Country Station and the spectacular Peel Forest Scenic Reserve. You will experience soaring landscapes, snow capped mountain ranges and wide open tussock covered tundras. High country stations have a unique part in the history of New Zealand and early pioneering characters have been immortalised in print in numerous books covering this era.
or call Nicky on our Freephone:
NZ: 0800 377 378 or Australia: 1800 044 633
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Cycle Helmets - Why helmets matter.
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About three-quarters of all cycling deaths are caused by head injuries. By wearing a helmet, you dramatically reduce the risk of a skull fracture if your head hits an object or the road. A helmet also reduces your chance of getting concussion. It protects your head from cuts and scrapes.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory for all cyclists on New Zealand roads.
Fitting method
- Loosen all the straps.
- Figure out which ends of the helmet are the front and back. Some helmets may be labelled with 'front' and 'back'. Normally the front of the helmet is rounder and clear of straps. Place the helmet on your head and tilt it forward until the front of the helmet is two fingers width above your eyebrows.
- Adjust the dial (if fitted) on the straps at the back of the helmet - to fit the back of your head.
- Do up the buckle under your chin.
- Adjust all the straps so they tighten firmly. Every strap should be firm,but you should still be able to move your chin enough to talk. If the helmet has separate chin and nape (back) straps, also check that your ears sit in the middle of the V shape of the straps and that the straps meet just below each ear lobe.
- Give the helmet a wriggle - forwards, backwards and sideways to check it stays in place. If you can uncover the forehead, sides of the head or cover the eyes, it will need to be adjusted again. If it keeps happening, the helmet will be the wrong shape or size
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Wishing You Safe And Happy Travelling!!
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| Tuatara Tours now fully endorsed by Qualmark NZ |
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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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