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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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Self-Contained

Self-Contained

Eco-Stay: ideal to use as a base

for your holiday. Enjoy Energy efficient luxury cottages in scenic Catlins River Valley, or Imagine yourself relaxing in a unique strawbale cottage, or a small, organic and eco-friendly accommodation. For the independant traveller ... Scroll the page to find Self-Contained Holiday Accommodation throughout New Zealand.
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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Old Stone House

Old Stone House

Old Stone House
621 Tara Rd Northland New Zealand

Old Stone House Accommodation Organic Orchard & Historic Place, Built in the 1890's from local Tara volcanic rock, the OLD STONE HOUSE.

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SiloStay

SiloStay

Lisa Ashfield
4243 Christchurch Akaroa Road Canterbury New Zealand

Bespoke, innovative and stylish – utilising sustainable products, local resources and talent; nine silos’ have been converted into nine apartments.

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Vynfields Wine Bar, Café, Accommodation

Vynfields Wine Bar, Café, Accommodation

Kaye McAulay
Puruatonga Road Martinborough New Zealand

Self-contained accommodation as well as a delightful cafe in a historic House on a certified organic vineyard.

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French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas

French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas

Danny Boulton
R.D. 3, Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

French Pass Sea Safaris has a DOC concession to view and swim with marine mammals. At French Pass, a tiny seaside settlement in the Marlborough Sounds

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Tree Dimensions

Tree Dimensions

Dieter Proebst
58 Shaggery Road, Motueka New Zealand

Treedimensions is a small mixed farm of 30 acres with orchards, various gardens, poultry, few cattle, woodlots and 40 acres regenerating unused land.

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Golden Bay Hideaway

Golden Bay Hideaway

Antje & Lawrence McIntyre
220 McShane Road Takaka New Zealand

Self contained low energy, passive solar holiday home in a stunning peaceful location with unbeatable views. 9 star HERS rating (out for 10)

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Makarora Tourist Centre Ltd

Makarora Tourist Centre Ltd

Sarah Gordon
P.O. Box 1, Makarora 9346 New Zealand

63kms north of Wanaka, 80kms South of Haast. Variety of 'A' frame chalet accommodation in a secluded bush setting with fantastic bird life.

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Amuri Estate Retreat

Amuri Estate Retreat

Lisa Preston
128 Medway Road Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury, South Island New Zealand

“Luxury boutique accommodation in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy spectacular views & the outstanding landscape of the Southern Alps. Relax and unwind.

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Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge

Peter and Sandy Capper
100 School Road South Dunedin New Zealand

Spacious, sunny and warm 1 & 2 bedroom cottages on 5 peaceful acres. Full kitchen, large lounge. Undercover parking, BBQ, play area, dog exercise me

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Bushaven

Bushaven

Bushaven
Te Waiti Stream Road, Opotiki New Zealand

Assorted accommodation and camping right in a native bush reserve. Set next to the pristine TeWaiti stream. Walking, tramping and mountain biking.....

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Kowhai Cottage, Marlborough Sounds

Kowhai Cottage, Marlborough Sounds

Lisa
24 Hampden Street Picton New Zealand

Rest a while in our private native bush garden, a tranquil organic haven in the beautiful seaside town of Picton, Marlborough Sounds.

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DreamCatchers

Zoe Maginn
409a Rangiputa Road Kaitaia New Zealand

Boutique tented accommodation nestled in your own clearing amongst native bush with private access to the white sands of Rangiputa Beach.

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Matahua Cottages

Matahua Cottages

Elsbeth Collier
Apple Valley Road East Nelson New Zealand

Matahua Cottages, Nelson,award-winning accommodation. Matahua Cottages, are two self-contained waterfront cottages situated near Mapua village, Nelson

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Wildside Getaway – Ruapehu

Wildside Getaway – Ruapehu

Grant or Renate
Oio No 1 Road SH4 between National Park and Owhango New Zealand

Wildside Getaway – Ruapehu. Self sufficient, private, upmarket eco-house on bush property with views to Mount Ruapehu and Mount Taranaki.

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Pakiri Holiday Home

Pakiri Holiday Home

Gill Warren
954 Pakiri Road Pakiri New Zealand

Pakiri Holiday home is a quiet rural retreat, 2km from a 17km unspoiled surf beach.

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