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Travel info sites:
| 100% PURE NZ |
A comprehensive Pure NZ (Tourism New Zealand) website – a wealth of detail about NZ tour operators, places to go, planning NZ itineraries, accommodation, sights to see etc – throughout Aotearoa. |
| Women Travel |
Information
packed website for women travelling through Aotearoa
– features women owned businesses (like ours!),
things to do, women only accommodation etc. |
| Organic Explorer |
Organic Explorer is the definitive New Zealand tourism guide to organic food, eco-accommodations, authentic cultural and nature tourism experiences while travelling throughout NZ. |
| Maori Tourism Council |
The site of the National Maori Tourism Council. |
| Tai Tokerau Maori Tourism |
A web travel
guide to Maori Tourism in Northland. |
| Living Landscapes |
A website of indigenous (Maori) tourism operators. A good place to look for other things to do when you are planning your NZ itinerary. |
| Kiwi Travel Writer |
This is the
website of a NZ-based travel writer. Visit her site
to read local NZ and international travel stories. |
| AucklandNZ.com |
The website
of Tourism Auckland - what to do and see all over
Auckland. It also has a section dedicated to the
Maori operators in Auckland - with everything from
art galleries to adventure tour operators. |
Auckland:
| Te Rito Maori Arts |
The website of our amazing friend – Blaine Te Rito, one of the countries foremost Maori woodcarvers.
You can visit Blaine exclusively on a Mohio Tours private art tour. Commissions available. |
| Sofia Minson |
One of New Zealand’s rising stars in the art world. Sofia is a painter of landscapes and large scale portraits – it's hard to describe in words how stunning they are, so go visit her page. Another artist available to visit on Mohio Tours private art tours. Commissions available. |
| Native Agent |
This is a Maori
art gallery / design store where we stop on our
Urban Maori Experience. It’s a great place
to buy both traditional and contemporary Maori art.
Native Agent stocks Maori themed goods including
traditional Maori weapons, home-wares, linen, jewellery,
children’s clothing, flax weaving, wood carvings,
paintings etc. Located in funky Kingsland Village. |
| NZ Surf Tours |
Check out this
company if you are interested in surfing in New
Zealand. Suitable for everyone from complete beginners
to experienced riders. They also do North Island
snow tours during winter. |
Aotearoa (NZ) wide:
| Good Water |
Our suppliers of bottled water – as eco friendly as can be – Good for you and Good for the environment. Certified organic water in biodegradable bottles made entirely from renewably sourced plant materials, and labels from recycled wood pulp! |
| Te Kaha Pounamu |
Visit this site to see the most beautiful Pounamu (NZ Jade/Greenstone) carvings, sculptures and jewellery. He has carved numerous pieces for the Mõhio staff, family and friends and is represented by the top Maori art dealer in the country. Commissions available. |
| Hells Gate |
For a lush
mud pool and spa experience check out these guys
based in Rotorua. They also have an amazing walk
through their mud pools and geothermal area – all
on traditionally owned land. If you’ve got
time go for a traditional Maori massage as well. |
| Kaitiaki Adventures |
If you want
to go white water rafting or sledgling, then check
out this great Maori company. They are based in
Rotorua, raft the Kaituna and the Rangatikei rivers
and have one of the most experienced team of rafting
guides around. Kaitiaki raft the highest commercially
rafted waterfall in the world! |
| Kapiti Island Alive |
An internationally renowned sanctuary for New Zealand native birds. It’s home to the world's largest population of little spotted kiwi plus many other endangered species of New Zealand birds. You can overnight with the Maori family that own this business, kiwi spotting and learning the Maori cultural perspectives. |
| Maori Tours Kaikoura |
Join this Kaikoura
based Maori family for a natural and personal experience
that gives deep insight into the ways of modern
day Maori and their links to the environment. A
real cultural exchange that’s interactive
and fun. |
| Mitai Maori Village |
Mitai Maori
Village is a family run business, based in Rotorua,
which offers you an authentic cultural performance
in the sacred and spiritual place owned by their
ancestors for generations. The genuine hangi meal,
(which you see lifted out of the ground), a waka
(war canoe), the sacred freshwater spring and your
only opportunity in the Rotorua area to view glowworms. |
| Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park |
See NZ's iconic Kiwi bird, plus a great range of native birds and reptiles in an intimate bush park setting. Based in Otorohanga, on the way to the famous Waitomo Caves. |
| Spellbound Glowworm Tour |
Spellbound
Glowworm and Cave tours are, in our opinion, the
very best available in Waitomo. This is a great
tour for those that are not so adventurous, as there
is no abseiling etc. You get to go into two caves,
they only take a maximum of 12 people and you get
to spend ages in the caves. They are a great eco
tour operator, and the owner set up all the original
companies in Waitomo- so is very experienced. Fantastic! |
| Spaceships |
Spaceships
– NZ Campervan Hire. Spaceships are a funky way
to get around and are like a good car to drive but
have more useful features than a campervan… including a CD & DVD player! |
| Stray Travel |
Stray
Travel Network – flexible guided backpacker bus
trips for adventurous travellers that want to get
further off the beaten track and closer to the action. |
| Taranaki Tours |
Capture an
insight into Maori culture with an interpretative
tour of Taranaki and connect yourself with Taranaki's unique Mountain to Surf landscape, activities, attractions and stories. |
| Wairakei Terraces |
The Pink and
White Terraces recreated in Taupo. An amazing example of a shared vision between privately owned Contact Energy and the local Maori – to redevelop the original Wairakei Terraces and geysers that were lost with the development of the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station in the 1950's. |
| Footprints Waipoua |
Maori eco tour of the beautiful Waipoua Forest. Do the night-time tour and have local Maori guides take you out to meet the ancient Kauri trees and honour them with karakia (prayers) and songs. |
Accommodation:
| Near Leigh Accommodation |
A gorgeous
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom self-contained house in Leigh,
one hour North of Auckland. The house is fully wheelchair
accessible and has amazing sea views across the
harbour to Little Barrier Island, the Coromandel
etc. Located less than 5 minutes away from Goat
Island Marine Reserve. Owned by Melissa's family!
Get special rates if you book a Mõhio tour and
accommodation here. |
| Eden Park B&B |
Eden Park B&B gets rave reviews for it’s hospitality and is located near two of our favourite parts of Auckland – Mt Eden and Kingsland Village. A beautifully restored Edwardian villa. |
| Braemar House |
Braemar House
is a luxury B&B set in a quiet street in the
heart of Auckland City. It is one of the older streets,
close to inner city shopping, the ferries etc. This
gorgeous historical house seems more like a small
hotel than a B&B, but has the advantage of having
the owners’ onsite to interact with their
guests. |
| Kamahi Cottage |
A gorgeous cottage located on a farm in Otorohanga. This is our choice of place to stay when visiting the Waitomo area. The host Liz is the most incredible cook, and you can choose to be completely independent or have her cater for you. Luxury 5-star accommodation in a romantic cottage, beautiful scenery, privacy and great food – who could want for more? |
| Green Space |
This lovely
St Alban’s based eco accommodation is our
choice of place to stay in Christchurch. Private,
affordable yet luxurious eco living. Stylish Pacific
& Maori themed décor. Great for everyone
from singles to families. |
| No.1 House B&B |
Auckland No.1 House Bed and Breakfast. A heritage House on Auckland’s
North Shore, only 8 minutes to city centre by fast
ferry. They have stunning Auckland City views, a
cute Hobbit House in the garden, and a 12 metre
catamaran to take you sailing for a day or longer
on the Hauraki Gulf. |
| Stafford Villa |
Stafford Villa
is a heritage luxury bed and breakfast located in
Birkenhead Point, across the water from Downtown
Auckland, award winning restaurants, antique and
boutique shopping all within walking distance of
the villa. |
| Verandahs |
Verandahs is
a peaceful, relaxed backpackers for grown-ups, in
a turn of the century villa in Ponsonby. It backs
onto Western park and is an easy stroll to Ponsonby
Road and the central city. |
| wotif.com |
A website offering great rates on Auckland region hotels. |
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