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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.”
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West Coast

Explore the rugged beauty of South Islands West Coast.

The West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand is approached across the high Alpine passes from the East, and en route, the traveller enters another world. Gone are the dry rolling hills and balmy temperatures of the Canterbury Plains. Enjoy eco-accommodation, organic food supplies, organic wine, restaurants, cafes, eco-shopping on West Coast

Eco and nature accommodation on the West Coast offers travellers,  time to restore body, mind and spirit. Often set in extremely beautiful and remote locations, eco and nature friendly eco-accommodations help encourage you to get in touch with nature. Enjoy the very best of the country's spectacular natural environment by staying in an eco-friendly, nature-based accommodation on the West Coast. Eco and nature accommodation include yoga retreats, meditation centres, eco-friendly cottages, organic farms, ecolodges, vegetarian and vegan retreats, house trucks, yurts, earth brick studios and farm houses.

Many environmentally friendly accommodations offer vegetarian meals and activities such as yoga, natural health and beauty therapies, spas, hiking, wildlife and birdwatching tours, as well as all the other activities you'll find specific to a particular area of the country.

Staying in an eco and natural-style accommodation gives you the chance to meet  memorable hosts, as well as like-minded travellers.



Read more about the West Coast.

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Karamea Beachfront Farmstay

Karamea Beachfront Farmstay

Dianne & Russell Anderson
State Highway 67, Karamea Westport New Zealand

Come as far North as you can on the South Island’s West Coast and relax for a few days.

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Kuaka Cottage

Kuaka Cottage

Hanne and Mark Brown
285 Back Road Karamea New Zealand

Cozy handcrafted stone cottage

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Maruia Springs Thermal Resort

Maruia Springs Thermal Resort

Takako Ogino
Maruia Springs Thermal Resort State Highway 7 New Zealand

Maruia Springs Thermal Resort, a unique tourist mountain hideaway with a more than a little touch of Japan.

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Rongo Travellers Lodge

Rongo Travellers Lodge

Paul Murray
130 Waverley Street Karamea New Zealand

Rongo is run by travellers for travellers...every 4th night is FREE! So come on up to beautiful Karamea and stay with us a while...you'll LOVE it!!

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The Rocks Homestay B&B

The Rocks Homestay B&B

Eva & Roli Birrer
33 Hartmount Place Punakaiki New Zealand

Welcome to our eco-sensitive home at Punakaiki near Pancake Rocks! Enjoy stunning seaviews & great breakfasts at the Coast, the wildest side of NZ!

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White Heron Sanctuary Tours & Accommodation

White Heron Sanctuary Tours & Accommodation

Shirley/Ken Arnold
State Highway 6. West Coast New Zealand

Visit New Zealands only White Heron Breeding site. A unique experience. See the magnificent White Heron (Kotuku), Royal Spoonbill and Little Shag.

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Okarito Nature tours

Okarito Nature tours

Richard Saunders & Edwina Clarke
1 The Strand Okarito New Zealand

Kayaking on Okarito Lagoon, New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland and home to a wide range of birdlife. We offer guided trips and freedom rental.

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Eithne Health

Eithne Health

Diane
21 Revell Street Hokitika New Zealand

Organic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian foods, and local spray free fresh produce. Also available a wide range of supplements and organic body care.

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Ko Minaya Wholefoods

Ko Minaya Wholefoods

Hubert or Andrea
181 - 187 Palmerston Street Westport New Zealand

Full and comprehensive Organic Retail Store. Free Courier deliveries Coast-wide. Organic foods, drinks, skincare, natural remedies, fairtrade gifts.

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