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Welcome to New Zealand at its Best
Listed here are numerous tourism businesses that place environmental considerations at the forefront of their operations.
A New Zealand holiday sits best with visitors who care about our natural environment. The operators listed in this guide guarantee the kinds of experiences these visitors are looking for when they come to New Zealand: a 100% Pure New Zealand holiday experience.
George Hickton
Chief Executive
Tourism New Zealand
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OE NZ
The Perfect, Affordable, Gift
Much more than a guidebook, Organic Explorer is a traveller’s inspiration and New Zealand’s only comprehensive guide to artisan and eco-friendly places to eat, stay and explore.
304 Pages Containing over 550 listings:
• Organic food cafes, restaurants, retail shops.
• Complete list of Farmers’ Markets.
• Eco-friendly accommodation including straw-bale, mud-brick and timber B&B’s, self-contained cottages to luxury eco-lodges
• Wellness and yoga retreats, day-spas and health packages.
• Authentic Mãori tourism experiences with contemporary perspective.
• Nature-based activities and adventures.
• 15 Great articles by well-known Authors.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“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
“CONGRATULATIONS on the beautiful book. May it go forth into the world to help transform many people’s lives.”
Leslie Kenton - Author “Raw Energy”
“What a fantastic book, so informative, easy to read - not just a guide book, pure quality and great value!”
Dave Roast - Crescent Valley Eco Lodge
“I have just received a copy of the new book. It is truly spectacular.”
Anne Maloney - Waimarama Maori Tourism
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Download a PDF of the books TABLE OF CONTENTS, and information about the 15 AUTHORS included within.
READ OUR PRESS RELEASE
Is it still possible to save the planet and have adventurous fun?
This book says it is, and sets out real and affordable options for travelling and adventuring in New Zealand in ways that minimise environmental impact and sustain local economies.
Inspiring green travel, photographer Leonie Johnsen and architect husband Dr. Tony Ward have launched the 2nd edition of their eco-tourism travel guide Organic Explorer. Much more than just a guidebook, the second edition has blossomed to include inspirational ideas and useful advice on being eco-friendly in New Zealand. Organic Explorer is the only comprehensive green guide to NZ, the must-read eco-friendly traveller’s companion on where to eat, stay, explore and adventure.
Organic Explorer is practical and informative, promoting eco-friendly travel while supporting eco-environmental values and authentic projects in sustainability. Both international visitors and New Zealanders will find the guide valuable to discovering or rediscovering the country, whilst also preserving our unique environment and culture.
The guidebook includes details on farmers’ markets, organic food outlets and restaurants, sustainable (and affordable) accommodation from mud-brick and straw bale B&Bs to up-market eco-lodges. It also has information on New Zealand’s Great Walks and Parks. A donation from each book goes to Te Araroa Trail – New Zealand’s walkway. The book also has a comprehensive section on Cultural Tourism, with a Maori glossary, a detailed reference on marae protocol and rituals and an explanation of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Businesses profiled in Organic Explorer are forging the way in sustainable tourism and retailing, involved in conservation projects and restoring natural habitats. Also included are indigenous tourism operators who focus on offering authentic and interactive experiences, where the issues of kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship) and manaakitanga (hospitality) are not just explained but also manifest. Organic Explorer supports preservation of our traditions, whilst revolutionising our relationship with the environment.
Organic Explorer’s second edition includes detailed travel and lifestyle advice from some of New Zealand’s eco-conscious elite, including award-winning author Leslie Kenton, renowned Maori chef, Charles Royal and celebrated ecologist Geoff Park and well-known kiwi journalist, environmental activist Geoff Chapple, and many others. Katherine Findlay, associate editor of Mana magazine has described Organic Explorer as “a real taonga, a treasure”.
“The creative and forward-thinking business people, tourism operators and artisans who inspired us to create Organic Explorer, and who are now listed in its pages, are changing the face of the tourism industry of New Zealand” says Leonie Johnsen. “Tourism is our largest industry and must become more sustainable if it is to survive. We believe this is one way we can help.”
Key points and background
Organic Explorer is the must-have dedicated and comprehensive guide to eco-friendly travel in New Zealand
- The second edition contains details for almost 600 places to eat and shop, to stay and eco-friendly tourism activities throughout New Zealand.
- Businesses included have a strong environmental ethic and a desire to share this with travellers
- New Zealand’s eco-labelling is deciphered for travellers.
- There is an exhaustive guide on sustainable transport options
- A whole section on New Zealand walks
- A whole section on Cultural Tourism that includes:
- An explanation of the Treaty of Waitangi
- A thorough description of Marae protocol
- A glossary of Maori terms and pronunciations
- An explanation of Maori place names
Fifteen major articles written by prominent authors like:
- Internationally renowned nutritionist Leslie Kenton
- Maori TV chef Charles Royal
- Acclaimed environmentalist Geoff Park
- Award-winning journalist Geoff Chapple
- Environmentalist and magazine editor Adelia Hallett
- Film maker, journalist and environmental activist Alan Baddock.
- Urewera Maori Tourism operator Joe Doherty
- Kaikoura Maori Tourism operator, Maurice Manawatu
- Award-winning Auckland Maori tourism operator Melissa Crockett
- and many others
A donation from each book bought goes towards Te Araroa - New Zealand’s Long Pathway - a fantastic concept that is nearing completion after 15 years.
BUY NZ MADE
The book is wholly produced within New Zealand, (it would be much cheaper for us to go offshore) using sustainable forestry sourced paper and printed with vegetable inks adhering to EnviroMark codes of practice.
THE PRICE
The book costs $28 and this includes POSTAGE and PACKAGING within New Zealand.
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Left image is of the BACK COVER
Right image is of the book promotion POSTER.
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NZ $28.00
incl GST
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