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Message from Tourism NZ

Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand. Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

But Organic Explorer’s efforts have gone further than just informing travellers about the variety of eco-friendly experiences available in New Zealand. It has also helped raise international awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination.

Eco-tourism experiences feature on many international visitors’ holiday plans and that will only increase Organic Explorer’s relevance to visitors and local eco-tourism businesses.

Regards,
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Kevin Bowler
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive

What People Say


"I have been using OE every single time, when travelling throughout New Zealand. OE fills a niche in the tourism market and does it perfectly by offering high quality and healthy alternatives to organic-minded persons. Thank you very much for your commitment and great work. I hope to see more of OEs in other countries in the future!"
Thierry Boyer

“One of the best investments of the year! It is such a pleasure to get away from the Mrs. Mac’s and Burger Kings and experience the best of NZ.”
Steven Bennett - Peace Pillows NZ


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Leslie Kenton - Author “Raw Energy”

“I have just received a copy of the new book. It is truly spectacular.”
Anne Maloney - Waimarama Maori Tourism

Northland

Visit Sunny Northland

The Region comprises the large geographical area North of Auckland. Its climate is largely sub-tropical, and is renowned for its remaining forest stands of kauri trees, including the magnificent Tãne Mahuta (over 50 metres tall and 2000 years old) in the Waipoua forest. No part of Northland is more than 40km from the sea, so that fishing and sailing are major recreational activities. Eco Accommodation, Ecotourism, Organic Wine & Food, Conservation tourism, certified Organic farms, and sustainable Tourism operators.
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Viola Organics

Viola Organics

Janine Matchitt
57 Memorial Drive, Whangarei New Zealand

Manufacturer of BioGro Certified Skin, Hair and Personal Care Products

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Café Eutopia

Café Eutopia

Café Eutopia
Corner SH1 and Oneriri Road Kaiwaka New Zealand

We love great coffee! We use Allpress Organic blend.We chose to use this coffee when we first opened and we’ve never regretted it.

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Magic Cottages at Takou River

Magic Cottages at Takou River

Anna Sizer
660 Takou Bay Road, New Zealand

Voted one of the top 10 luxury lodges in NZ, Magic Cottages at Takou River is a secluded and beautiful riverside retreat on the banks of Takou River.

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Perfect Day

Perfect Day

Kate Malcolm
Marina Road 0173 New Zealand

Sightsee, kayak, snorkel, at the famous Poor Knights Islands. Dolphins, whales, birdlife, nature reserve and eco-tour, has lunch & equipment included.

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Dive! Tutukaka

Dive! Tutukaka

Kate Malcolm
Marina Road 0173 New Zealand

Internationally recognised as “the best sub-tropical diving in the world” the Poor Knights Islands are on every diver’s ‘must-do’ list. Dive, snorkel.

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Ora Ora Eco Wellness Resort

Ora Ora Eco Wellness Resort

Rolf and Inge,
28 Landing Road, Bay of Islands New Zealand

Luxurious accommodation coupled with healthy gourmet food and various health and wellness treatments in peaceful, natural surroundings.

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Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation

Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation

Tania Booth
190 Kerikeri Road Northland New Zealand

5 eco cottages in 5 acres of award winning garden. Cafe/restaurant awarded "Northland Cafe of the Year" and Art Gallery of International work onsite.

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Footprints Waipoua

Footprints Waipoua

Koro Carman
29 State Highway 12, Opononi, Northland New Zealand

The spiritual environment of the Waipoua Forest provides a natural stage for an unforgettable encounter ...

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Kaiwaka Cheese Shop

Kaiwaka Cheese Shop

Keith Draper
State Highway 1, Kaiwaka New Zealand

We are a retail cheese shop & deli stocking a wide range of organic lines.

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Kaiwaka Organics - Heritage Garden Centre

Kaiwaka Organics - Heritage Garden Centre

Romi Curl
State Highway 1 Northland New Zealand

Organic Garden Centre and Heirloom Nursery. Everything you will need to grow your own organic fruit and vegetables.

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Kerikeri Organic

Kerikeri Organic

Marty Robinson
Kerikeri Organic Kerikeri New Zealand

Kerikeri Organic is for some a one stop organic and environmental shop, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables, dried goods, household cleaners, etc

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Tangowahine Farm

Tangowahine Farm

Hugh Rose,
1078 Tangowahine Valley Road, RD2, New Zealand

Centrally located in Northland, Tangowahine translates as "Place to take a woman". Our farm cover over 300 acres and is predominantly Beef & Sheep.

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Kauri nest

Kauri nest

Jackie Stoddard ND
43 Riverside Drive Whangarei New Zealand

Kauri Nest, Historic Homestead has a 92 year history set in half acre of grounds

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Opua Home

Opua Home

Manager
30 Point Veronica Drive Opua New Zealand

The Opua Home is a spirit-lifting holiday home in the Bay of Islands designed by internationally-renowned eco-architect Graeme North. For you.

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Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys

Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys

Judy Mihaka
1 Karuwha Parade Waitangi New Zealand

The Bay of Islands is home to the Ngapuhi tribe and Taiamai Tours heritage journeys.

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Cliff House

Cliff House

Cliff House
Te Whara Way Taiharuru New Zealand

Located 25 minutes from Whangarei in a clifftop setting. Cliff House offers luxury, lodge style, self-contained, accommodation for up to 8 people

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The Tree House

The Tree House

Phil and Pauline Evans
168 West Coast Road, Motukaraka Hokianga Harbour New Zealand

An owner-built wooden lodge, cabins and tent sites in 6 hectares of native forest, subtropical gardens and woodland near the Hokianga Harbour ferry.

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Tutukaka Organic Retreat

Tutukaka Organic Retreat

Carolyn Radford
143 Middle Ridge, Whangarei New Zealand

A Beautiful Lodge in a Spectacular Landscape, Whakamaui, Tutukaka Organic Retreat is the place to stay and refuel with natures best

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Catered Coast Walks

Catered Coast Walks

Natalie Spyksma
1441 Cove Rd Northland, NZ New Zealand

Enjoy one of Northland's finest multi-day walks where you'll eat, walk and stay in paradise, just 90 mins from Auckland.

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Bream Head Coast Walks

Bream Head Coast Walks

Claire Pearson
395 Ody Road Whangarei New Zealand

Based at Whangarei Heads in Northland, we offer two or three day packages of walking, accommodation and food - with daily options to meet your needs.

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Living Nature

Living Nature

Living Nature
1246 State Highway 10 KeriKeri New Zealand

Living Nature Retail Store, Beauty Therapy Clinic and Factory Experience the home of Living Nature in Keri Keri

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Kokohuia Lodge

Kokohuia Lodge

Steve Heim
101 Kokohuia Road Hokianga New Zealand

A luxury Eco B&B with stunning views of the Hokianga Harbour and sand dunes. It is both sophisticated and private - a romantic escape to remember!

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Ciao Ciao @ Chiangmai

Ciao Ciao @ Chiangmai

Slandha Sutho
194 Moo 8 San Klang, San Pa Tong Chiang Mai New Zealand

Ciao Ciao @ Chiangmai is an organic guest home in a calm surrounding located in San Pa Tong, Chiang Mai.

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