Competition Winners 2003
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New Zealand Tourism Online competitions, offer a wide variety of accommodation, attractions, tours and transport prizes. Check out the past competition winners and prize packages below.
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The 'Queenstown Adventure' Competition
Moana Ladbrook of Invercargill was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Queenstown Adventure' Competition she won...
1. Air Fiordland - Fly, Cruise, Fly package
Fly from Queenstown or Te Anau to majestic Milford Sound. Enjoy Fiordland's dramatic scenery from the air, contrasting the aerial experience with a cruise on the fiord to the entrance to the Tasman Sea. Return scenic flight to Queenstown or Te Anau via the Milford Track and Sutherland Falls.
2. Falcon South - 1/2 or full day scenic tour
1/2 or full day scenic tour in a small limousine-class luxury coach. Your tour can be used for airport transfers, local sightseeing tours, ski shuttles, world heritage safaris, charter tours, milford sound trips and customised tours..
3. Dart Stables - 2 hour horse trek
A beautiful 2 hour ride along the river flats, crossing the Rees and Dart Rivers at the Head of Lake Wakatipu.
4. Twin Rivers Jet - Jet boat ride for 2
Tickets for two for a Jet boat ride on the world famous Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with Twin Rivers Jet, the pioneers of this 2 river combination since 1978!! 60 minutes of action and excitement including awesome scenery.
5. Scenic Circle Hotels - Two nights' accommodation
Accommodation for two lucky people for two nights in either the Scenic Circle A-Line Hotel or the Scenic Circle Aurum Hotel & Suites, both offer an absolute commitment to the comfort of their guests.
The 'Taupo Terrific' Competition
Peter Bell of Fingal Bay, Australia was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Taupo Terrific' Competition he won...
1. Albion Lodge - 2 nights accommodation plus breakfast
Set in native trees in an elevated and peaceful position with beautiful views across the lake. The lodge provides first class luxury accommodation with a high level of personal service. The facilities are specially tailored to those looking for comfort, peace and quiet, and good sleep. Enjoy our gourmet cuisine and extensive winelist.
2. Kayaking Kiwi - Eco Explorer half day trip
Cruise aboard Kayaking Kiwi's comfortable and spacious launch to stunning kayak locations on Lake Taupo. While sailing your crew will share unique information on the explosive beginnings of the region and how the biggest fresh water lake in Australasia was formed.
3. Rock-n-River - 1/2 day self guided kayak trip
Follow the spring fed trout laden Tokaanu Stream, as it meanders past hot pools and boiling mud, out into the southern most part of Lake Taupo. Explore the wetlands of the Tongariro River Delta, with over 40 species of birdlife. Relax, fish, picnic and swim at secluded beaches within Tokaanu Bay.
4. Waimarie Charters - 3 1/2 hour charter plus fishing licence
For that unforgettable trout fishing experience, we can choose from harling, leadlining or downrigging using top of the range fishing equipment I will provide for your use. I will clean and bag your catch and can arrange to have your trout smoked and vacuum packed if you wish.
5. Prawn Park - Tour and taste Enjoy a fascinating 30 minute guided tour of the Prawn Farm. Highlights include an introduction to "Grumpy" the longest Prawn in captivity, aquarium displays for easy viewing and the opportunity to hand feed the juvenile prawns. Compliment the Prawn Farm Tour with a sample of prawns (allowance 3 prawns per person) to tantalise the tastebuds, your choice of tea or coffee, house beer or wine.
The 'Queenstown Extreme' Competition
Rachael Smith of Wellington was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Queenstown Extreme' Competition She won...
1. Accommodation and meals for two lucky people for two nights, perhaps the best hotel views in Queenstown! Spacious landscaped grounds.
2. Tickets for two for a Jet boat ride on the world famous Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with Twin Rivers Jet, the pioneers of this 2 river combination since 1978!! 60 minutes of action and excitement including awesome scenery.
3. Two tickets to AJ Hackett Bungy, the world's original bungy jumping experience, based in spectacular Queenstown.
4. Two Tickets for Real Journeys Walter Peak Farm Excursion. This includes a TSS Earnslaw Cruise, a farmyard tour, animal viewing and demonstrations and morning or afternoon tea.
5. Tickets for two for the Queenstown Fly By Wire Experience. Exhilarating speeds, a huge adrenaline rush, total weightlessness and finally, serenity as the high speed plane glides gently to the end of your six minute flight experience.
The 'Christchurch Scenic Adventure' Competition
Judie Oxnan of Blenheim was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Christchurch Scenic Adventure' Competition He won...
1. Accommodation for two lucky people for two nights in either the Scenic Circle Russley Hotel or the Scenic Circle Cotswold Hotel, both offer an absolute commitment to the comfort of their guests.
2. Tickets for two for a Jetstream Tours thrill seekers ride on the Waimakariri River. This stunning river comes to life when you take a jet boat ride with Jetstream Tours. Share the guides passion for jet boating and New Zealand rivers. A must do when in Cristchurch.
3. Two tickets to go on a horse trek with Longspur Treks, country horse riding at its best. 30 minutes from Christchurch. Our horse treks cater for all ages and abilities and rides are over the scenic Banks Peninsula.
4. Tickets for two for a wildlife cruise around Banks Peninsula with Black Cat Cruises, Winner: Best Activity & Attraction, New Zealand Tourism awards 2002/3. Two beautiful harbours near Christchurch are home to one of the world's smallest and rarest dolphins - the Hector's (New Zealand) dolphin. Choose from either Christchurch Wildlife Cruises or Akaroa Harbour Cruises.
5. Two tickets for a relaxing game of golf with the use of a golf cart at the beautiful Terrace Downs golf course. Since completing the awesome 6,500 metre 18-hole course, Terrace Downs has achieved fulsome praise from golfers of all abilities and all around the world.
The 'Kaikoura Ocean Experience' Competition
Robert Andrews of Hamilton was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Kaikoura Ocean Experience' Competition He won...
1. Accommodation for two lucky people for two nights in a luxury unit. Enjoy great views from these units across the bay - these rooms feature a king-size bed, huge two person spa bath/shower, small kitchen and lounge area.
2. Two seats on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Look down upon the intriquing underwater habitat of some of Kaikoura's magical sea creatures in their own playground. Broarden your knowledge of the awe inspiring ocean with its delicate eco-system and most spectacular occupants.
3. Two tickets to go on a Kaikoura Executive Sea tour. Relax and take in the breathtaking coastline, marine life and kiwi hospitality whilst our award-winning chef cooks up a seafood storm with your catch of the day!
4. Tickets for two for a Albatross Tour. Kaikoura has one of the greatest number of different types of seabirds in a small area and this is your chance to meet and view these birds in their natural environment. These include a considerable array of albatross, petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls. Experience the sensation of getting close to the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds.
5. Two tickets to go Dolphin watching with Dolphin Encounter. You get to go out and watch the dusky dolphins from our boats, where you will get wonderful views of these spectacular and acrobatic dolphins. As well as this, there is the opportunity to witness interaction between the dolphins and swimmers, who are also on the same boat.
The 'Wild West Coast Adventure' Competition
Rob Doyle of Timaru was the lucky winners of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Wild West Coast Adventure' Competition He won...
1. Accommodation and breakfast for two at Scenicviews Bed and Breakfast offering quality accommodation, meals and exceptional service in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
2. How about a cave rafting trip for two floating through a galaxy world of glow-worms on subterranean lakes, experiencing the splendour and roar as you slide down underground water-falls or taking a cuddle through the love tunnel. Discover enchanting limestone formations in this Castle of the Underworld.
3. Two tickets to go 4WD motorbiking, set in a backdrop of native forest and valley views, you'll enjoy the thrill of navigating one of our 4WD bikes across rivers, through copious amounts of our famous mud and through puddles that resemble lakes.
4. Tickets for two for a half day Scenic Treasure Tour. Follow the scenic Coast Road into the Paparoa National Park. Walk to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Later walk under a canopy of subtropical rain forest to stunning coastal beaches with picturesque coves and sea views. At Fox River enter Teonunata Cavern used as a shelter by Māori on the Greenstone Trail for many centuries.
5. Two tickets to Shantytown which is a replica of a South Island West Coast gold mining town set in the 1860's. Explore the township and imagine life in 1800's New Zealand. Ride the steam train through beautiful native bush to a gold claim where you can pan for gold!
The 'Tumu Tumu Toobing' Competition
Waiora Lihou, Andrew Reece and Nicole Mercer were the lucky winners of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Tumu Tumu Toobing competition'. They won...
Double passes to go cave rafting which includes walking and climbing through 'wet' sections of the spectacular Tumu Tumu Cave. They were lucky enough to see the awesome cave rock formations as well as the famous New Zealand glowworms.
The 'Go Taupo competition'!
Trish Fabling from Auckland was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Go Taupo competition'. She won...
- Accommodation and breakfast for two at Te Moenga Farmstay, in one of their luxury cottages situated in Acacia Bay.
- A one hour scenic flight over Taupo for two people with Air Charter Taupo. With three scenic flight options available, Air Charter Taupo will give you a birds eye view of Taupo. An unforgetable experience.
- Two tickets for the 1/2 day Paddling Pukeko kayak trip with Kayaking Kiwi. With the Paddling Pukeko, first travel by road, then explore a selection of sunning lake and river environments.
- A Cruise for two upon Lake Taupo with Chris Jolly Outdoors. Lake Taupo with its 680 kilometres of water and incredible scenery is a treat for anyone to experience.
The 'Experience Taupo competition'!
Emma Gera from Auckland was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Taupo competition'. She got to...
- Ride in a hot air balloon (with Champagne) over Lake Taupo for two people.
- Experienced a scenic helicopter flight for two people to Lake Rotokawa.
- Speed along with a Huka Jet jetboating experience along the Waikato River.
- And finally rested in luxury accommodation for two people for two nights at The Caboose Taupo Hotel including two breakfasts and dinner for two in the Serengeti Restaurant.
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in Taupo. I would recommend a stay in the Caboose Hotel, it is so luxurious with its African theme, we felt so spoilt. The food there was excellent also. We had so much to do so we got our Huka Jet boat ride out of the way when we got there on Friday. That was a fantastic ride, but not for the faint hearted, we got a little wet in the back seat, but it is definately the best view you can get of the Huka Falls. We were lucky in that the Falls were running at 90% of their capacity the day we were there.
On the Saturday we took our half hour helicopter flight over Taupo, thanks to Helistar heicopters. That was one of the best experiences of my life and such a great way to see Taupo. You see so much you would never see on foot, especially around the thermal areas.
Unfortunately the weather was not right for our hot air balloon ride but the operators have kindly let us keep our voucher for use later on in the year. I can't wait for that!!
Thank-you NZ Tourism Online for a great weekend, and allowing us to experience a few things we could normally not afford ourselves.
Emma Gera
'Experience Stewart Island competition'
Gilbert Jefferies of Auckland was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Stewart Island competition'.
Winning two return air tickets Invercargill to Stewart Island flying with Stewart Island Flights. And two nights accommodation for two staying at the luxurious Stewart Island Lodge.
'Winter Magic competition'
Prize 1 Winner: Sandy Gottermeyer of Ohoka, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Winter Magic competition'. Winning 4 lift passes for Mt Hutt Ski Area with two nights accommodation at the luxurious Sovereign Resort Hotel in Methven.
Prize 2 Winner: Suzy Draffin of Dunedin, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Winter Magic competition'. Suzy won 4 lift passes for Coronet Peak or The Remarkables with two nights accommodation in style at Rydes Queenstown, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by the majestic Remarkables mountains.
'Experience Coromandel competition'
Siobahn Greener from Hamilton, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Coromandel competition'. Siobahn won three nights deluxe accommodation on Slipper Island on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. The ideal weekend retreat with its own private beaches and accommodation. Included is three nights superb chalet accommodation, a 1/2 day fishing trip, and transfers to the island..
'Experience Wanaka competition'
Steven Watkins from Wellington, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Wanaka competition'. Steven will experience two nights deluxe accommodation in a suite for two at stunning Edgewater Resort. Included is a bottle of wine, with management's compliments, when dining a la carte at Sargoods Restaurant. AND enjoy two days spring skiing for two at Treble Cone ski area-set in the beautiful Southern Alps overlooking Lake Wanaka.
'Experience Clyde competition'
Barbara Mitchell from Invercargill, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Clyde competition'. Barbara won two nights of luxury at the romantic Olivers of Clyde in the Smokehouse Suite. The suite contains a large open fire, large two poster bed, candle chandelier and a large bath room with sunken bath and shower. Also included was a dinner for two in Olivers Restaurant.
On October 1st my husband and I travelled to Clyde to stay at Olivers Lodge and Restaurant - a prize we won through NZ Tourism Online.
Olivers has very unique accommodation. All the rooms have been restored and have Central Otago stone wall and treasures of the gold mining days are all around the rooms. Stepping into the rooms was like stepping back in time. We were given a guided tour of all the rooms by friendly staff.
Olivers Restaurant has a great atmosphere, there is a large open fire going, the walls are surrounded by the relics of the goldrush era and we had a thoroughly enjoyable three course meal. A delicious cooked breakfast was served each morning in the large breakfast room and we were able to chat with other guests from New Zealand and all over the world.
I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at Olivers Lodge and Restaurant. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and have great memories of a great place with friendly and courteous staff.
We wish to thank New Zealand Tourism Online for this fabulous weekend at Olivers - it was just wonderful. Thanking you very much.
Kind Regards, Barbara Mitchell
'Experience Christchurch competition'
Jean Soper from Athol, New Zealand was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Christchurch competition'. Jean and her partner had a weekend of indulgence at the true garden city hotel-The Chateau on the Park. They stayed in an executive room and choose whether to enjoy their complimentary breakfast in bed or down in the Garden Court Brasserie each morning. Also included was a dinner for two in the Chateau's charming Camelot restaurant.
'Experience Wellington competition'
Michelle Collins from Claremont, WA, Australia was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Wellington competition'. Michelle and her partner are travelled to Wellington in December to stay two nights at "Wellington's most recognisable Hotel"-The Plaza International. It's right across the street from The Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, where they also had two FREE Time Warp vouchers each allowing the recipient to enjoy the Blastback and the Future Rush Rides. Also included were two FREE vouchers for the Kelburn Cable Car which gave Michelle and her partner a spectacular view of the City of Wellington.
'Experience Queenstown competition'
Bruce and Katarena from Christchurch, New Zealand were the lucky winners of New Zealand Tourism Online's 'Experience Queenstown competition'. They won two nights deluxe accommodation at The Heritage Queenstown and 'catch the canyons' with Shotover Jet. Here is what they had to say...
We totally enjoyed our trip to Queenstown that we won through New Zealand Tourism Online. We stayed at the Heritage Queenstown and the staff there were just fabulous. The facilities there were great--we particularly enjoyed the health club where we could work out in the gym and pop into the spa or sauna afterwards.
Also we would recommend the restaurant at the Heritage. It had a nice atmosphere with delightful cuisine. As for the shotover jet--wow what a buzz! It was an exciting jet boat ride thought the canyons of the Shotover River. The driver was only inches away from the jutting rocks on the rivers edge. And those Hamilton spins really get your heart going.
All in all we had an excellent trip to Queenstown and would recommend it to anyone. Cheers New Zealand Tourism Online!
Bruce and Katarena.
