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Boutique Lodge accommodation, organic cafes, handcrafted organic beer, conservation and research cruises around Fiordland, Stewart Island and the Subantartic Islands. Discover the remote and pristine Otago and Southland region.
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 Soulfood Organic Store & Cafe
Paul, 74 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
Complete organic store: fruit and vegetables, fresh bread (made on premises), meat and dairy, vegetarian & vegan products. Cleaning and body care products.
Café: Virtually 100% organic menu. Locally roasted organic coffee, teas and cakes.
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 Brydone Growers Farm Shop 
Sue Smith, 469 Alma/Maheno Main South Road, Oamaru
We are Biogro Certified Vege Growers with a retail shop adjacent to the farm. The farm shop stocks a complete range of organic goods including wine and beer, takeaway food & coffee.
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 Green Man Brewery
Tom, 9 Grange St, Dunedin
Aiming to produce New Zealand’s finest quality, hand-crafted beers using Organic ingredients, while being committed to ‘green’ business principles and practices.
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Balclutha Bowen and Organic Mini Mart
Jennie Edmonds, 16 Elizabeth St, Balclutha
We are a Bowen therapy clinic combined with a small organic retail premises. We have a good range of eco friendly household products. We stock Viola Organics and Miessence certified organic skincare ranges.
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 Destination Organic
Kate, Lyn and Stew, 1 Earl Street, Queenstown
Queenstown's organic store has the most comprehensive range of affordable organic products free of toxic nasties. From fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy to skin care, natural remedies and environmentally safe cleaning products.
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 Riverton Organic Food Co-op
Robyn Guyton, 154 Palmerston St Riverton 9822
We are a 'not for profit' shop run by volunteers. Big range of fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy. Large variety of dried goods: nuts, beans, grains and flours, muesli, sugar and rice. Honey, oils, chocolate, coffee and more.
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 Kawarau Estate Organic Vineyard
Jonathan Holdsworth, 927 Wanaka Road, Cromwell
One of Central Otago’s oldest vineyards and the second organic vineyard in New Zealand, they are producing organically certified single vineyard wines of the highest quality vindicated by critical acclaim, their Reserve Pinot Noir having been rated a gold medal wine for 7 consecutive vintages.
STAY
 City Sanctuary Bed and Breakfast
Your hosts Karen (Massage Therapist) and Paul (Artist)
165 Maitland Street Dunedin, New Zealand
City Sanctuary Bed and Breakfast is an attractively restored villa, located just a short distance from the Dunedin city centre with its vibrant cafe culture, avante-garde shopping, galleries and theatres. City Sanctuary B&B is set amidst lovely cottage gardens and large trees, providing a peaceful retreat. From $NZ $120 Double.
 Bushy Point Fernbirds
Ian and Jenny Gamble, 197 Grant Rd Otatara, Invercargill
Our homestay is located on an eco-friendly, privately owned, managed and protected forest & wetland reserve on the edge of the New River Estuary. We have been restoration planting since 1992 and have a zero carbon footprint. This is the easiest site in NZ to see fernbirds. $NZ $100 Single $120 Double.
 The Hayloft
John or Julie Wellington,
272 Ballantyne Rd, RD2, Wanaka
We warmly invite you to stay at our unique, strawbale loft apartment set on 16 acres of rolling farmland and enjoying fantastic views of the Southern Alps.
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 Minaret Lodge 
Gary Tate, 34 Eely Point Road, Wanaka
Minaret Lodge is a sanctuary, situated in a two acre park-like setting, providing luxury accommodation in Wanaka New Zealand. Named after the spectacular Minaret Mountains, the lodge is just a short stroll to the lake, and a 10 minute walk from the Wanaka town centre. $NZ $395 Double.
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 Catlins Mohua Park Eco-cottages
Mary and Fergus Sutherland,
Mohua Park, Tawanui, RD 2 Owaka, The Catlins
Mohua Park Cottages at Tawanui Energy efficient luxury cottages in scenic Catlins River Valley near walks and river fishing. On a hill surrounded by 10 hectares of native forest - privacy, bird song, forest walks, valley views, garden. $NZ $145 Double.
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 Oamaru Creek Bed and Breakfast
Jay McMillan, 24 Reed Street, Oamaru Central
Elegant victorian villa in a central location. We serve local and organic produce. We are both chefs and offer Fresh, tasty and well cooked meals. $NZ $110 - $140 Double.
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 Takaro
Sarah McCrum, 914 Takaro Road, Te Anau
Takaro is a Rejuvenation Centre based in a luxury lodge in the far south of New Zealand. Rejuvenation is the natural process of becoming younger, healthier, happier and more peaceful. $NZ $1080 Double.
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 Home Creek B & B
Hunter & Claire Shaw, 313 Hillside Manapouri Road, Te Anau
Your hosts are Hunter and Claire Shaw and teenage daughters Phoebe and Courtney. All have a wealth of knowledge about the local area, its history, and the flora and fauna of the surrounding park, not to mention the numerous places to visit. $NZ $170 Double.
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 Mainholm Country Lodge 
Graham & Sandi Larsen,
Pomahaka Road Conical Hills Tapanui West Otago
Restored Victorian homestead nestled between the Pomahaka river and Blue Mountains. Just a short drive to the scenic splendours of the Catlins and wineries of Central Otago. $NZ $145-$300 Double.
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 Maple Lodge
Paul Raymont, 56 Halliday Rd, Wanaka
Maple Lodge was completed in 2007. A purpose built boutique lodge offering unobtrusive luxury with a homely ambiance set within a 7-acre maple tree plantation. Conveniently located for local attractions and minutes from Lake Wanaka. $NZ From $195.
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 Kaimata Retreat
Rachel Duell, 297 Cape Saunders Road, RD2 Portobello, Dunedin
In a waterside location with sweeping views over Papanui Inlet on the Otago Peninsula, Kaimata Retreat offers relaxation in a contemporary yet understated setting. Local original art and quality furnishings enhance the Retreats open plan lounge and dining with adjoining kitchen. $NZ From $295.
EXPERIENCE
 Fiordland Ecology Holidays New Zealand
Lance and Ruth, P.O. Box 40, Manapouri
An eco-tourism business based in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand. Lance and Ruth own and operate the 20 metre motor-sailing yacht Breaksea Girl. Our live aboard cruises, which have an emphasis on nature, conservation and research, cover all Fiordland, Stewart Island Subantartic Islands. $NZ individual tours.
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 Wilderness Safaris
Günthar & Chloe Rowe, 3 Johnston Place, Queenstown
On your half, full or multi-day safari you will be taken to the most awe-inspiring places that most ‘locals’ haven’t seen. Friendly guides entertain you while fording rivers, traversing mountain passes ...
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 Ecotours
Juergen Abele, PO BOX 455, Queenstown
Tours to Milford Sound, focusing on the environment, we sponsor a Mainland Island Department of Conservation project in Fiordland.
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 Wairaurahiri Jet
Johan and Joyce Groters, 1260 Clifden highway Tuatapere
We’re fortunate to take our guests into remote & pristine Southern Fiordland. Along the river we’ve placed sponsored stoat traps; it’s all part of the adventure to catch the nasty pests
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 Hiking NZ
PO Box 93, Lyttelton 8841
Hiking NZ has taken thousands of adventurous travellers and ‘Kiwis’ into pristine New Zealand backcountry. Small groups, led by great guides. Our hiking Safaris are for people looking for a unique outdoor experience that combines multi-day hikes with kayaking, caving and camping. Southland region is the start point of our Secret South hike.
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 Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track  
31 Orawia Road, Tuatapere, 9620
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is a 3 day / 2 night circuit tramp. It climbs high on to the Hump Ridge and Okaka Hut at 890 metres (2,920 feet).
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