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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

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Ohui Eco Lodge

Ohui Eco Lodge

Maya
750 Ohui Road, Opoutere New Zealand

World class Luxury Eco Estate of 100acre natural site, coastal positioning with native forest and its multi million dollar Eco Villa.

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The Good Earth Retreat

The Good Earth Retreat

Dix Ozier
23 Orua Lane Whitianga New Zealand

The Good Earth Retreat Eco-friendly 1 bedroom cottage on 3 acres behind the sand dunes & hot pools at Hot Water Beach. Organic gardens, peace, privacy

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Village Organics

Village Organics

Raewyn Donald
245 Commerce Street, Frankton Village Shopping Centre, Hamilton New Zealand

Hamilton's Organic Superstore.

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The  Herbal Dispensary Raglan

The Herbal Dispensary Raglan

Bronwyn
6 Wallis St New Zealand

Organic fruit and Veg and a range of organic bread , pasta,cheese and many other foods .

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Harmony Hours Retreat

Harmony Hours Retreat

Chrystene Hansen
1385 Te Pahu Rd Hamilton New Zealand

Harmony hours offers a retreat experience in our own home. All meals are available, mostly home grown/sprayfree or organic where possible.

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Aroha Organic Goat Cheese

Aroha Organic Goat Cheese

Jeanne
52 Bailey Road Te Aroha New Zealand

Certified Organic Raw Milk Goat Cheese as well as Pasteurised cheese.

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Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Tim and Debbie Short
1190 Ohauiti Road Tauranga New Zealand

Journey to the Protected National Trust paradise of Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, a Podocarp Native Rainforest with trees over 500 years old.

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White Island Tours

White Island Tours

Reservations
15 The Strand East, Whakatane New Zealand

White Is land Tours. Bay of Plenty’s White Island – active marine volcano! Climb aboard for this amazing eco-adventure.

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SoapNuts NZ

SoapNuts NZ

Dunja Balmer
Tauranga New Zealand

As a 100% natural, environment friendly, bio degradable, economical & effective alternative, SoapNuts can easily replace your "normal" detergent.

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Michelles Health and Nutrition

Michelles Health and Nutrition

Michelle Ingle-Kinnaird
28 Boon Street, Whakatane New Zealand

We are a One Stop Organic Health Shop offering a great range of: ORGANIC fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, nuts and seeds, grains and flours.

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Ahurei Adventures

Ahurei Adventures

Richard and Meriann White
Private Bag 3001, New Zealand

Ahurei Adventures offer a range of unique wilderness experiences in the remote, rugged and beautiful Waiau River Valley of Te Urewera.

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Lyons Lakestay

Lyons Lakestay

Cheryl
8 Okareka Loop Road, Rotorua New Zealand

Lyons Lakestay is a small,organic & eco-friendly stay to suit the independant traveller. Nestled in Native bush opposite Lake Okareka just 12 km from Rotorua

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Katikati Kiwifruit Cottage

Katikati Kiwifruit Cottage

Christine Jordan
58 Winroy Grove KATIKATI 3177 New Zealand

Modern Self-Contained 2 bedroom Cottage with lots of space and privacy, on the owners 8 ha organic kiwifruit orchard, with Private Spa and Sky TV.

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The Fat Pigeon

The Fat Pigeon

Liz & Mike
444 Spencer Rd Rotorua RD5 New Zealand

The Fat Pigeon is a self contained flat at beautiful Lake Tarawera, just 25 minutes drive from Rotorua.

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The Wharf Hub - voyage beyond

The Wharf Hub - voyage beyond

Lloyd Hosken
1 High Str., Opotiki New Zealand

Some places and experiences can change our world view. The Wharf Hub is one of those places and it's voyages lead us to view the world with eyes anew.

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Wikitoria Maori Healing

Wikitoria Maori Healing

Wiki Oman
115d Te Akau Rd Rotorua New Zealand

Traditional Maori Massage and Healing Treatments. Rotorua Cultural Day ToursMaori Healing Workshops

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Down to Earth Health 2000

Down to Earth Health 2000

Jenny Smith
131 Ormond Road, Gisborne New Zealand

We are a Health 2000 store that also sells certified organic wholefoods, organic wine and beer, meat and preserves.

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Cornucopia Organic Foods

Cornucopia Organic Foods

Alan Keats
221 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings New Zealand

We are a ONE STOP Organic shop stocking all food needs including vegetables, fruit, dairy and meat directly from the growers.

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Esk Valley Lodge

Esk Valley Lodge

Jes Roddy
342 Hill Road Napier 4182 New Zealand

Esk Valley Lodge is fully restored building on the site of one of the earliest farms in the Esk Valley just north of Napier, Hawkes Bay

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Gannet Beach Adventures Ltd

Gannet Beach Adventures Ltd

Kim Lindsay
495 Clifton Road Hastings New Zealand

A unique 4hr tour involving travel on vintage tractors & trailers along the beach to the world's largest mainland gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers.

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Eco Lodge Pakowhai

Eco Lodge Pakowhai

Jim or John Lowe
1000 Pakowhai Road Hastings New Zealand

Eco Lodge Pakowhai. Quality budget accommodation for international visitors and backpackers. Welcome to our small farm on the edge of Hastings city.

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Manutuke Herbs & Homeopathic Dispensary

Manutuke Herbs & Homeopathic Dispensary

Amanda Macrae
38 Peel Street Gisborne 4010 New Zealand

Manutuke Herbs & Homeopathic Dispensary provides safe & effective herbal, homeopathic & organic products. Manutuke Herbs support your natural healing.

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Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre

Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre

Catherine Grace
60 Acacia Heights Drive, Taupo 3377 New Zealand

Tauhara Retreat & Conference 5ha of peaceful natural beauty, stunning Lake views. Tauhara Centre a place of experiencing, coming together & learning.

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Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park.

Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park.

Craig
494 Orakei Korako Road New Zealand

Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Valley of unbelievable natural beauty and colour, of bubbling hot springs, gushing geysers, a rare geothermal cave

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