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Organic Explorer is New Zealand’s very first  web-directory and the only guide book that caters especially to the eco-conscious traveler.

We bring together Ecotourism Adventures, Intimate Organic Home Stays, Organic Restaurants and Cafes, Farmers Markets, Sustainable Eco-Accommodation, Wellness, Health and Spa Retreats, Exclusive Eco-Lodges and Authentic Maori Cultural Tourism opportunities for you to explore.

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Braemar on Parliament Street Bed & Breakfast

Braemar on Parliament Street Bed & Breakfast in Auckland City has been recognised as one of New Zealand's most environmentally responsible tourism businesses with its achievement of Qualmark's Enviro-Gold accreditation.

Enviro-Gold is the highest rating able to be achieved under Qualmark Green, a set of responsible tourism criteria designed to extend environmental and socially responsible actions for tourism businesses. The criteria recognises energy, water, waste, community, conservation programmes and monitoring.

Braemar’s green programme covers the full range of responsible tourism criteria, from water and energy conservation and waste minimisation to involvement in community programmes in wildlife conservation and heritage preservation.

Owners John and Susan Sweetman are delighted Braemar has achieved the Enviro-Gold standard. “It just shows what can be done, even in the heart of a big city”

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Organic Explorer on U.S. TV

Organic Living TV filmed episodes of their hit TV show The Hippy Gourmet  in New Zealand.

Here is Awaroa Lodge in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.


Check out our Travel Blog for more web videos of our incredible road trip around New Zealand with the hippy crew.

Magic Cottages at Takau River, Northland

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