Website Directory

Food
www.farmersmarket.org.nz - Information about Farmers Markets nationwide.

www.vegetarians.co.nz - Locate vegetarian shops and restaurants around the country.

www.oxfam.org.nz - Read about Fairtrade and find out where to buy Fairtrade products.

www.cuisine.co.nz - Recipes, restaurant reviews, wine tasting notes and more. (Cuisine is also a printed magazine)


Green Guide
www.organicexplorer.co.nz - Green travel guide to NZ - find eco lodges & retreat centres, organic cafes, eco tourism operators etc.


Music/Entertainment/Events
Listen to and download music by Kiwi artists.

www.grooveguide.co.nz - Free weekly gig guide - look out for a copy around town.

www.radiofm.co.nz - Tune in to FM radio frequencies and listen online.

www.eventfinder.co.nz – Upcoming events, exhibitions, concerts etc.

Auckland's Metro magazine - check out the events section to find out what's hot, fun and often free in Auckland. Browse through Metro at an Auckland bookstore.

www.freetvguide.co.nz - Daily TV guide.

www.nzlive.com - NZ culture online.

www.fashionz.co.nz - Find out about fashion events, local designers etc.

www.travellersads.co.nz/festivals - Festival calendar.

www.ras.org.nz - A&P (Agricultural & Pastoral) shows bring the country folk to town for equestrian events, livestock judging, wood chopping competitions and more. The website lists A&P shows around the country, buy a bag of candy floss and mingle with rural New Zealanders.


News/Weather/Currency/World Clock
www.metservice.co.nz - Weather.

www.stuff.co.nz - New Zealand and world news, entertainment, sport etc.

www.timeanddate.com - World Clock.

www.xe.com - Currency conversion calculator and exchange rates.

Outdoors/Sports
www.allblacks.com - Official site of the All Blacks rugby team.
www.planetrugby.com - Rugby news and views.

www.bikenz.org.nz - Two wheel news and information.
www.paradise-press.co.nz - Check out this website if you are interested in cycle touring.

www.birdingnz.co.nz - Birdwatch tours, excursions and accommodation options.

www.climb.co.nz - Climb New Zealand.

www.blackcaps.co.nz - All about cricket.

www.divenewzealand.com - Dive New Zealand.

www.doc.govt.nz - Discover national parks, walkways, budget accommodation etc.

www.fishandgame.org.nz - Find out about hunting and fishing in NZ.

www.fmc.org.nz - Federated Mountain Clubs - contact information for tramping clubs etc.

www.gardens.org.nz - Find gardens around the country that are open to the public.

www.nzhotpools.co.nz - Heat up in a hot pool near you.

www.mountainsafety.org.nz - NZ Mountain Safety Council.

www.nzxsports.com - Skiing, snow boarding and surfing information.

http://surf.co.nz - Surf weather forecasts, surf stories, surf gear, forum and more.

www.teararoa.org.nz - Te Araroa will be a self guided tramping trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff (to be opened late 2010).

www.tramper.co.nz - Tramps and walks.


Museums/Galleries/Historic Places
www.historicplaces.org.nz - Discover New Zealand's heritage sites.

www.nzmuseums.co.nz - Directory of museums and art galleries.

www.tepapa.govt.nz - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Wellington).

www.aucklandmuseum.com - Auckland War Memorial Museum.


Employment/Volunteering
www.picknz.co.nz - Information about the harvest trail and types of jobs available.

www.seasonalwork.co.nz - Additional employment information and job vacancies.

www.seek.co.nz - Full time and temporary employment around the country.

www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work - Temporary work permits/visa information etc.

www.ird.govt.nz - Income tax information.

www.doc.govt.nz - Volunteer for the Department of Conservation.

www.volunteeringnz.org.nz - Volunteering opportunities.


Transport/Maps
www.aa.co.nz - Vehicle inspections and insurance, roadside assistance and more.

www.airnewzealand.co.nz - Domestic and international airline.

www.grabaseat.co.nz - Discounted Air New Zealand seats.

www.intercity.co.nz - National bus network.

www.interislander.co.nz - Ferry service between Picton and Wellington.
www.bluebridge.co.nz - Ferry service between Picton and Wellington.

www.jetstar.com/nz - Budget airline - domestic and international destinations.

ww.flypacificblue.com - Check out Pacific Blue happy hour flight deals.

www.standbyrelocs.com - One way relocation deals for cars and camper vans. Read about our relocation here.

www.tranzscenic.co.nz - Find out about New Zealand's great train journeys.

www.wises.co.nz - Street maps, driving directions and more.


General
www.teara.govt.nz - Online Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

www.maoridictionary.co.nz - Online Maori dictionary.


Travelling with a Disability
www.weka.net.nz - Disability information including links to tour operators, accessible motor home providers etc.


Women Travellers
Visit our Women Traveller section here. Another website worth a look is www.womentravelblog.com - check out the travel blog and click the link for Women Travel NZ to find information relevant to women travellers in New Zealand.

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