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Competition Winners 2008

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New Zealand Tourism Guide competitions, offer a wide variety of accommodation, attractions, tours and transport prizes. Check out the past competition winners and prize packages below.

Competition: The 'Tauranga' Competition

Christine Fly from Auckland was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Guide's Tauranga Competition valued at over NZ$600.

Tauranga Accommodation Te Puna 1. Accommodation Te Puna - Three (3) Nights Accommodation

Three (3) nights accommodation for two (2) in the motel complex at Accommodation Te Puna. Accommodation Te Puna is a Qualmark rated four star self-contained and serviced motel complex. Includes a swimming pool and playground onsite and is set only an eight-minute drive from Tauranga city centre.

Oropi Bushlands Scenic Horse Treks 2. Oropi Bushlands - One (1) Hour Horse Trek

One (1) hour horse trek for two with Oropi Bushlands. Trek through beautiful, native bush 1,100 feet above sea level. Challenge yourself and do something a little out of your comfort zone and enjoy the experience along the way. Smaller groups preferred to help ensure you enjoy your experience to the maximum.

Butlers Swim with the Dolphins 3. Butlers Swim with the Dolphins - Dolphin Swim for Two (2)

Dolphin swim for two (2) with Butlers Swim with the Dolphins. Enjoy a unique and totally natural experience with wild dolphins. It's a dolphins' world out there and Butlers Swim with the Dolphins have been getting dolphins and people together for over 13 years. Dolphin encounters are legendary and world-renowned.

Competition: The 'Wellington' Competition

Tui Edmonds from Hamilton was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Guide's 'Wellington' Competition valued at over NZ$1,300.

1. Quality Hotel Wellington - Two (2) Nights Accommodation

Two (2) nights accommodation for two (2) at Quality Hotel Wellington, includes breakfast of your choice. Quality Hotel Wellington is Wellington's newest hotel located in the funky Cuba Quarter. Enjoy spacious rooms with fabulous facilities including pool, spa and fitness room.

Bodyhaven Spa and Boutique 2. Bodyhaven Spa and Boutique - Couples Love Bird Package

Couples Love Bird Package with Bodyhaven Spa and Boutique. Package includes one hour body massage (same room), Classic European facial, and a choice of sea salt body scrub or body wrap. Enjoy a spa experience with integrity, natural openness and positive demeanor.

3. Wellington Zoo - Two (2) Tickets

Two (2) tickets to Wellington Zoo. Wellington Zoo, founded in 1906, is the oldest zoo in New Zealand and is home to more than 500 animals. The animals live in enclosures designed to be as natural and similar to the environment they would inhabit in the wild.

4. Wellington Rover Tours - Two (2) Half-Day Tour Passes

Two (2) half-day Rover Rings Tour passes with Wellington Rover Tours. Explore greater Wellington with Wellington Rover Tours and see the film locations used during filming of Lord of the Rings (LOTR) movies, such as the Outskirts of the Shire and Helms Deep.

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club 5. Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - Double Pass for Golf.

Double pass for a nine-hole round of golf with Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. Just 40 minutes drive from Wellington, Paraparumu Beach Golf Club has a world-class layout over traditional links land. Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club has hosted 12 New Zealand Opens.

Competition: The 'Christchurch' Competition

Donna Cowie from Papatoetoe was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Guide's 'Christchurch' Competition valued at over NZ$1,000.

Scenic Circle 1. Scenic Circle Christchurch - Two (2) Nights Accommodation

Two (2) nights accommodation for two (2) in a Scenic Circle hotel in Christchurch. Scenic Circle hotels provide a high standard of personalised service, while also offering a unique style of accommodation in each hotel. Restaurant and bar facilities are available in all hotels.

2. Tamaki Heritage Village - Cultural Evening for Two (2)

A cultural evening package for two (2) to the Tamaki Heritage Village experience "Lost in our own Land". Tamaki Heritage Village is the South Pacific's gateway to the world of ancient Māori and proud warriors. Journey back to a pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions.

3. Orana Park - Two (2) Tickets

Two (2) tickets to Orana Park. Orana Park is New Zealand's largest open range wildlife and conservation centre. View endangered wildlife in natural surroundings. Experience unforgettable animal encounters, hand feed giraffe, meet white rhino, watch lions devour their food and more.

Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs 4. Southern Encounter - Two (2) Tickets

Two (2) Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House tickets. Discover the beauty and diversity of New Zealand's waterways with Southern Encounter Aquarium. You can also watch the rare New Zealand Kiwi as they forage naturally in a tranquil bush setting at Kiwi House.

Jet Thrills 5. Jet Thrills - Double Pass for Jet Boat Tour

Double pass for the braided blast jet boat tour with Jet Thrills. Close to Christchurch hotels and airport, Jet Thrills is a thrill seekers ride on the Waimakariri River. This stunning river comes to life when you take a jet boat ride with Jet Thrills.

6. Clearwater - Round of Golf for Two (2)

Round of golf for two (2) at Clearwater. Clearwater is the home of the ING NZPGA Championship. The course meanders through a succession of lakes and streams and offers a choice of five tee positions which makes it both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

6. Christchurch Tramway - Two (2) Adult Tram and Gondola Combo Tickets

Two (2) adult tram tickets with Christchurch Tramway and two (2) Gondola combo tickets with Christchurch Gondola. The Christchurch Tramway provides a quality inner city tour experience by tram. Then ride the scenic gondola up over Christchurch and experience stunning views of the city.

Competition: The 'Rotorua' Competition

Jane Greer from Christchurch was the lucky winner of New Zealand Tourism Guide's 'Rotorua' Competition valued at over NZ$800.

1. Geneva Motor Lodge - Two (2) Nights Accommodation

Two (2) nights accommodation for two (2) in a studio unit with spa provided at Geneva Motor Lodge. Experience a warm welcome at one of Rotorua's finest motor lodges. Relax in luxury, comfort and style in your studio unit with spa after enjoying the many exciting activities and attractions Rotorua has to offer.

River Rats 2. River Rats - Kaituna River Rafting Trip for Two (2)

Kaituna River rafting trip for two with River Rats. Whether you are looking for a scenic, gentle river rafting trip or an exhilirating, adrenaline-pumping, whitewater rafting trip, you can experience it with River Rats. With over 25 years of experience under their belt, you can be reassured of the quality and safety of their service.

3. Skyline Skyrides - Two (2) Gondola Passes and Six (6) Luge Rides

Two gondola passes and six luge rides with Skyline Skyrides. Ride the scenic gondola up over Rotorua and experience stunning views. At the top jump in a luge and careen down the luge track for some excitement. While you are there you can also dine in at the Skyline Restaurant, ride the exhilirating Sky Swing or purchase a souvenir to remember your trip by from the Skyline Shop.

Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs 4. Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs - Two (2) Passes

Two passes with Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs. The native kiwi is a unique, beautiful bird that has been on the very verge of extinction. Kiwi Encounter are helping to bring our treasured icon back. Come and encounter the kiwi, like never before, and help us with the conservation of the kiwi.

5. Tamaki Māori Village - Cultural Evening Package for Two (2)

A cultural evening package for two with Tamaki Māori Village. Tamaki Māori Village is the South Pacific's gateway to the world of ancient Māori and proud warriors. Journey back in time to a pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Partake in succulent foods cooked the traditional Māori way, rediscover the Māori village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances, myths and legends and browse through the largest after-hours tribal market place in Rotorua.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 6. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - One (1) Family Pass

A family pass to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a geothermal sightseeing attraction just outside of Rotorua. View a wide range of features including: geysers, mud pools, mineral terraces, colourful hot and cold pools, steaming volcanic lakes. The natural bush setting adds another dimension to the experience as does the guaranteed daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15 am.

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