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Spaceships are rental vehicles that are like a car to drive but have more useful features than a campervan. The original design is credited to be a modern version of the kombi van, custom-fitted with all the essential features that you need to sleep, eat, listen to your favourite tunes, watch DVDs and of course travel in Australia.
Our Christchurch office is centrally located and within 5 minutes walk of the nearest gay areas. All are within 30 minutes from the airports and provide easy general city access to suit both gay and straight travellers.
Kenepuru Sounds, Queen Charlotte Sound Walkway
Gaybles@Waikawa is a Gay Bed & Breakfast Homestay situated a three minute drive out of Picton in Waikawa and a short walk (one minute) to the Waikawa marina.
Your hosts Damien & Shane welcome you to their home where you will find a king size bed, your own bathroom with a separate shower and a two person spa bath. In the courtyard you will find a 5 person spa pool.
In the morning you will find a contintental breakfast waiting for you. Coffee, tea and fruit juice are available anytime.
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Queenstown's most prestigious award winning luxury hotel. Featuring ten stylishly comfortable guest rooms, a sleek cocktail bar, intimate fine dining restaurant and executive boardroom. The Spire Queenstown is the perfect base from which to work and play in New Zealand's premier alpine resort.
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'Your home away from home' 2 minutes from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
All units are smoke-free, with fully equipped kitchen, shower, phone, Internet connection, Sky TV, in-house video, heating and electric blankets. Cooked/continental breakfast can be provided to units if requested.
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The Seaview Motels on the waterfront are fully self contained with kitchenettes. The "sea-view" units have fantastic views of the ocean and mountains.
Walking distance to the town centre and excellent selection of restaurants.
Courtesy van available for pickup from bus stop or train station.
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Te Puna Wai is included in National Business Review's list of New Zealand's Top 100 Homes. The lodge is a boutique B&B and apartment located on an exquisite spot above Nelson.
There are three rooms, including one apartment.
Nelson Airport, Motueka, brightwater, Mount Richmond National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Picton
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Upmarket backpackers hostel and guest house within walking distance to restaurants, bars and clubs. It bills itself as a lodge for all travellers, and you'll feel well looked after in a gay-friendly environment.
It is a beautifully restored Victorian home with 18 rooms in the centre of town.
Accents on the Park is one of only seven backpacker properties around New Zealand that has earned a five-star rating. Great sleep for a budget price.
Just 10 kms from Nelson Airport, this is a warm and cosy place to escape year round.
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Monaco Four Star + Hotel and Resort village offers the gay and lesbian traveller unique hotel style accommodation or self contained cottages.
Monaco is located minutes from the Nelson CBD on the Waimea inlet with views stretching out to Kahurangi National Park.
You can choose from one of 20 hotel rooms or be more independent staying in a one or two bedroom cottage with cooking facilities.
Township of Waikari, Weka Pass vinatage railway, limestone outcrops, Frog Rock,
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Tui, Rocci and Fern are your hosts with warm welcome and a hand to carry your bag, (or shepherd the kids, lead the dog). We are an adventurous bunch of women who will help you make your stay what you want weather its for a traveling stop over or a month long retreat. We are not a generic accommodation wanting you to have those personal touches that make a house a home. That's why pets are welcome. They will have their own yard attached to the house complete with kennel This is also your own courtyard (so you will need to clean up after your dog). Animals inside is negotiable.This 125 year old Historic Hotel is owned by your hosts and they have renovated and opened the East Wing as accommodation. It still has its rustic charm with double sash windows and brass double bed. The panoramic views from the upstairs lounge a tonic in itself.
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Live the dream of driving a Porsche through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscape. Behind the wheel of a Boxster or 911 Carrera 4, your journey may take you through the majestic Southern Alps, along the rugged West Coast under canopies of native forest, into Marlborough’s internationally renowned wine country, or down to thrill-seeker hotspot, Queenstown.
An unforgettable experience in unsurpassed style - this is the essence of your luxury self-drive tour.
Christchurch, Akaroa
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The Empire Hotel is a character building which stands on the sunny side of Lyttelton's London Street. Approximately 100 years old, the Empire has recently been refurbished to provide clean, modern facilities and a pleasant environment, whilst preserving the original features and character of this iconic Lyttelton building.
Hotel Accommodation is available in our recently refurbished rooms. All rooms have either hill or harbour views, and most have intimate views of our always-interesting township.
We offer double, single and twin rooms, all with hospitality trays, hot and cold running water, toiletries and towels provided for your convenience, and recently refurbished shared bathroom facilities.
Our rates are competitive, and we aim to offer a comfortable retreat whilst being right in the centre of Lyttelton, conveniently situated for the coffee shops, restaurants, farmers market, performance venues, the harbour, walking tracks and sightseeing
Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, Invercargill about 1.3 hours away, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.
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Cottage accommodation at Papatowai is two cottages. Pipipi eco-cottage and Piwakawaka holiday crib.
Pipipi eco cottage provides top class self-catering accommodation at Papatowai in the heart of the Catlins.
Piwakawaka holiday crib provides economical self-catering accommodation in Papatowai. Close to the beach and all amenities.
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Enjoy a holiday knowing that you are being careful with the environment. Each cottage is self contained and private, they are located on the edge of our 8 hectare native forest reserve at Mohua Park, Tawanui, The Catlins. To be as sustainable as possible we have provided the cottages with solar water heating, double glazing and extra insulation.
4 star plus Qualmark rating
Gore, Matarua, Winton, Ohia, Invercargill, Balclutha, Picton, Dunedin, Queenstown. A very central place for the whole of the Southland region.
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Strategically situated midway between Queenstown, Dunedin & Invercargill.
A beautifully restored country retreat with a quiet relaxed ambience & romantic style. Near to Gore & the Catlins.
Gorgeous food & Central Otago wines are a specialty.
Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.
We live in The Catlins, New Zealand, and run in-depth natural history and wildlife ecotours and offer accommodation options. We also offer both guided and unguided overnight walks on private tracks and creative workshops and conservation work opportunities.
Our ecotourism tours emphasise rare wildlife viewing and nature education. We are tourism award winners, having won the New Zealand Ecotourism Award in 1993 and the New Zealand Activity and Adventure Tourism Award in 1996.
We have three children: a 35 year old daughter(and son-in-law), a 33 year old daughter and a 21 year old son. We are also proud grandparents to two lovely little girls and owners of a dachshund named Cloudberry and a seaside home we built ourselves overlooking beaches, river estuary and ancient forest.
Ecotours NZD600 per person (three nights, two days and fully catered)
Fiordland National Park, Lake Manapouri, The Dale, The Key, Lake Te Anua, Te Anua Downs, Queenstown, Mount Nicholas, Fairlight, Mossburn, Knobs Flat. Skiing, Fishing, Water Sports, Beautiful Scenery, Excellent Photography,
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The Village Inn Hotel, Te Anau provides quality accommodation to suit every need. This modern and unique hotel creates a feeling of 'stepping back in time' with its carefully recreated Pioneer Village facades and is within walking distance of the lake shore and town centre.
The hotel accommodation options include studio rooms, deluxe rooms and family units with kitchens and inter-connecting rooms, a unit with easy access facilities for the disabled and the luxury penthouse honeymoon suite complete with spa bath and stereo system.
Invercargill, Dunedin, Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.
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Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Parks offers camping sites, affordable backpacker and hotel rooms, based in Owaka on the Southern Scenic Route, from where you you can explore the charms of the Catlins. Thomas's Catlins accommodation provider is located close to the local garage, pub and supermarket with spacious grounds and powered camping sites.
Lake Wakatipu, skiing, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown,
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Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown boasts breathtaking views over the lake and surrounding mountains. Queenstown's largest hotel is just a 5-minute flat walk along the Lakefront to the centre of town; with the airport only a 10-minute scenic drive away.
Historic Bed and Breakfast accommodation situated in a delightful sunny rural area just 10 minutes from Queenstown, 5 minutes to Airport & central to all attractions and amenities. The Guesthouse has a delightful guest lounge/dining room with huge log burner and is comfortable & old worldly.
It offers a pictorial history dating back to 1868 a kitchen granny would have been proud of and delightful cottage gardens. Accommodation consists of 2 units: a Double with ensuite bathroom and a Double with private bathroom. The 2nd unit can also be taken as a Family Unit - 1 Double & 1 twin with share B/room, or you can book the Whole Guest House exclusively for a group. Owners accommodation is completely separate although Glenys is always available to help with information and booking service and enjoys helping guests to make the most of their stay in Queenstown.
Lake Wakapitu, Arrowtown, Charlestown, Skiing, water sports, The place to stay for gay fun in South Island.
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This charming hotel provides waterfront views with a range of accommodation from budget backpacker rooms to deluxe hotel rooms. Thomas' is located above Fat Gingers Cafe & Bar in the heart of central Queenstown.
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