Free Travel Newsletter : September 2018
Written by Steph Kendall
Brought to you by New Zealand Tourism Guide www.tourism.net.nz.
When it comes to events in New Zealand, we dive into the mixed bag of activities on offer every month. We highlight a few of these making sure we focus on a diverse range - this month, it's fireworks, speedway, Diwali and agricultural shows! Don't worry, if none these events are happening anywhere near you, you can use our New Zealand Events planner to find out what's happening exactly where you are - it's the first place to go for planning a great day or night out!
Plus, a fantastic Family Fun Prize up for grabs in beautiful Canterbury on the South Island.
Read more about:
- Be in to Win! Canterbury Family Fun Prize Package
- Auckland Diwali Festival 2018
- Royal A&P Show New Zealand
- Opening Night - Guy Fawkes
- Easy Free Online Postcards from New Zealand
- New Zealand Fast Facts
Be in to Win! Canterbury Family Fun Prize Package
We have a fantastic Canterbury Family Fun Prize Package to giveaway to one lucky winner. This family prize package in the beautiful garden city of Christchurch, New Zealand is valued up to $967.50*. The prize package includes:
- Two nights' accommodation in a deluxe two bedroom unit at the Pavilions Hotel
- A family pass for Orana Wildlife Park
- A family pass for the Weka Pass Train
- A family pass for the Christchurch Gondola
- Two adult passes for the Tram City Tour. Up to three children can go free with each adult pass.
* Seasonal rates apply
Read our terms and conditions of entry and visit our competition page to be in with a chance for the win!
Auckland Diwali Festival 2018
Location: Aotea Square, Queen St, CBD, Auckland
Date: 20 - 21 October
A free, family-friendly festival that offers the flavours, sights and sounds of Indian culture in the heart of Auckland. This festival celebrates traditional and contemporary Indian culture in its many forms as well as being New Zealand's largest vegetarian festival, with a vast range of Indian foods and sweets.
Enjoy live music and dance, including the hotly contested Radio Tarana Bollywood dance competition, the Indian Weekender Mr & Ms Diwali talent competition and The Great NZ Dance Masala finalists on the Aotea Square stage; check out classical music, small group performances and DJs on the new Queen St stage; and experience street performance, food and retail stalls, and activities for kids.
There are giveaways and competitions and the two-day festival is capped off with a fireworks display on Sunday night.
Royal A&P Show New Zealand
Location: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings
Date: 17 - 19 October
Welcoming over 25,000 visitors through the gates, the Royal A&P Show New Zealand is the premier agricultural show in New Zealand bringing rural life to the city like no other event can. Hosting some of the country's best and most prestigious livestock, equestrian and farming events, you will see more animals, more competition arenas and all your favourite features including quality shopping, Animal World, and Mahons Amusements over a packed three-day schedule!
Opening Night - Guy Fawkes
Location: Western Springs Stadium, Stadium Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Date: Saturday 3 November, 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Opening Night of the Western Springs Speedway is the first opportunity for the fans to get a good look at each competitor and their brand-new cars for the season. The Guy Fawkes display is set to unleash at 10:30 pm sharp, this season we see New Zealand's best pyro company light the fuse to launch this incredible display.
Easy Free Online Postcards from New Zealand
Too busy travelling to stop and buy a stamp, but want to tell your family and friends about the amazing adventures you're having on your New Zealand travels? We've made it super easy for you to pick a postcard online and send it for absolutely free - over 30 designs to choose from and plenty of room for a personalised message.
New Zealand Fast Facts
A short story about James and the Chocolate Factory...in 1890, James Henry Whittaker began to make chocolate in New Zealand, eventually establishing his chocolate factory in Wellington in 1911. In 1950, his son Maurice developed the Whittaker's Peanut Slab - it is an iconic New Zealand chocolate bar and the recipe has never changed. It fits perfectly into hand luggage...pure gold.
