GINZ.com Newsletter
March 2009 Vol 1 No# 124
Welcome to the GINZ monthly newsletter!
The early autumn months of March and April are often the best time to visit
New Zealand. The weather is still very warm and the blaze of fiery colours
are stunning, especially in the southern part of the South Island. We’ll
give you a ‘taster’ of highlights to include in your next trip ‘downunder’
as dedicated Kiwis prepare for their famous festivals and celebrations.
All the very best from the team at GINZ.com
Index
New Zealand News and Specials
Festivals are on!
Australia News and Specials
Northern Queensland
Pacific Island News and Specials
Cook Islands
New Zealand News
Ellerslie
Flower Show: 11 – 15 March 2009
You might want to bookmark 2010 for a trip ‘downunder’ to visit the magnificent
Ellerslie Flower Show in Christchurch. Gardeners from all parts of the globe
gather to celebrate this internationally renowned festival, showcasing national
and international design. For a quieter moment, check out the floral carpet
in the cathedral, lovingly prepared by floral artists after months of meticulous
planning. Another special event connected with this show is the Floral Artwear
Collection by Jenny Gillies. To coincide with the Ellerslie Flower Show,
internationally recognized costume and fabric Artist, Jenny Gillies unveils
a new floral artwear collection each year.
Christchurch
Jazz & Blues Festival:
On 13 April to 19 April 09, Christchurch is also celebrating the annual
Jazz and Blues festival featuring well known international artists and exhibits.
Queenstown
Winter Festival:
26 June – 5 July 2009 - If you’d like to combine your ski trip in New Zealand
with the Queenstown Winter Festival, there’s no better time to start planning.
This festival is the perfect excuse to combine winter pursuits with culinary
pleasures and to sample Central Otago’s stunning Pinot Noirs wines – a extravaganza
of street celebrations, events and fun for all ages.
For more information contact
us.
New Zealand Online Booking Specials:
Rental Cars: Budget
NZ, Jucy
Rentals
Motorhomes: Jucy
Rentals, United
Rentals, Britz
Rentals, Maui
Rentals
Transport: Intercity
Bus service
Accommodation: Hotels
Online, Last-Minute
Hotels
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Australia News
Northern Queensland
No holiday to Australia is complete without a visit to the world Heritage
listed Daintree
Forest area north of Cairns in far Northern Queensland. This vast, untouched
rainforest is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature
in the world and home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth.
Visiting the Daintree Forest provides both couples and families with a unique
outdoor experience and eco-friendly accommodation to suit all budgets.
Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa, Daintree Forest
There nothing quite like the soothing sounds of the rainforest at Silky
Oaks Lodge. Nestled on the edge of the Daintree National Park, Silky
Oaks provides the perfect base for exploring the Great
Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands, Cape Tribulation and the Draintree
River. The lodge skilfully blends both casual and contemporary in its 50
Treehouses and Riverhouses, all featuring wide verandahs and spa baths.
Also, for one of Queensland’s premier dining experiences, you’ll not want
to miss the Treehouse restaurant with its unobstructed rainforest and river
views.
For more information contact
us.
Australia Online Booking Specials:
Rental Cars: Budget
Australia
Motorhomes: Backpacker
Rentals, Maui
Rentals, Britz
Rentals
Accommodation: Hotels
Online, Last-Minute
Hotels
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Pacific Island News
South Pacific – Cook Islands
A holiday in the Cook
Islands is to be savoured on the beautiful island of Aitutaki, surrounded
by a lagoon. Honeymooners will definitely fall in love with the gorgeous
turquoise waters lush with marine life. This colourful, pretty lagoon is
enclosed by a surf topped coral reef and a sprinkling of small, uninhabited
island.
The Aitutaki
Lagoon Resort and Spa is located on Aitutaki and provides 37 accommodation
units with a unique Polynesian style with spacious interiors, thatched roofs
and tropical style furniture. The resort extends the romantic experience
to its restaurant where Guests can share a cocktail or two before dining
together beside the moonlit lagoon at the Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill.
There are many pursuits on offer at this tropical location to rejuvenate
mind and body. GINZ.com is happy to provide quotes and information on the
great specials currently on offer for this area of the South Pacific.
Check out some of those amazing
deals online and contact
us if you are ready to go!
For more information contact
us.
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