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Napier
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Napier
is one of New Zealand’s most attractive coastal
resort cities. Situated in the heart of Hawke’s
Bay, Napier is known as the Art Deco Capital of
the world.
Hawke’s Bay suffered a massive earthquake
in 1931 that destroyed the twin cities of Napier
and Hastings. Entirely rebuilt in two years in the
distinctive 1930s style, Napier has one of the highest
concentrations of Art Deco architecture in the world
and a colourful heritage story to tell.
Stretched along the South Pacific on the North Island’s
eastern coastline, Napier enjoys some of New Zealand’s
highest sunshine hours – a climate that contributes
to the region’s success with award-winning
wine and gourmet food.
Hawke’s Bay was the origin of New Zealand’s
wine industry, and is now the second largest wine
producing region. With more than 30 award-winning
vineyards just a short distance from Napier, the
region has achieved world-wide recognition for its
quality red wine.
• Population: 58,000
• Weather: Summer maximums average 23°C
to 25°C. Annual sunshine hours average 2,200.
• Match venues: McLean Park, Nelson Park |
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Palmerston
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Palmerston
North is a thriving provincial city in the rural
heartland of the lower North Island.
The city has a proud innovative and diverse atmosphere.
It is home to more than 70 educational and research
institutions, including Massey University –
New Zealand’s largest tertiary institution,
an international rugby academy and the national
rugby museum.
Palmerston North blends city life with the charm
of rural New Zealand. The diverse Manawatu landscape
stretches from the rocky Tararua and Ruahine ranges,
over hills and a wide river valley to the sandy
beaches of the Tasman Sea, offering authentic New
Zealand outdoor experiences.
Country life and outdoor adventure go hand-in-hand
in the region, and there are many ways to enjoy
the rural setting – from an extreme flying
fox over the Rangitikei river to the bustling activity
of the largest stock saleyards in the southern hemisphere.
• Population: 80,000
• Weather: Summer maximums average 20°C
to 23°C. Annual sunshine hours average 1,730.
• Match venues: Fitzherbert Park |
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Queenstown |
Queenstown
is New Zealand’s number one adventure tourism
destination. Situated on the shores of pristine
Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountains, the
region is renowned for adrenalin thrills, spectacular
scenery and luxury style.
The alpine resort town, in the southern South
Island, is a lively year-round tourist destination
with many visitor experiences. The city annually
attracts more than a million visitors who come
for everything from world-class skiing and snowboarding
to bungy jumping, jet boating, and gourmet food
and wines.
Summer pursuits during long hot days on Queenstown’s
lakes include fishing, hiking and relaxation.
Autumn’s crisp, clear days offer great golfing
conditions, and the colourful contrast of falling
leaves against a mountainous landscape. In winter,
snow-covered mountains attract crowds of skiers
and snowboarders to nearby ski-fields for an action-packed
season that often lasts into spring.
Queenstown makes the most of both adventure and
indulgence. The region has some of New Zealand’s
best luxury accommodation, world-class golf courses,
and award-winning wines.
• Population: 27,000 (district)
• Weather: Summer maximums average 20°C
to 23°C. Annual sunshine hours average 1,921.
• Match venue: Queenstown Events Centre
• Match venues: Fitzherbert Park |
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Christchurch
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Christchurch,
New Zealand’s oldest city and the largest in the
South Island, is a centre of art, culture and beautiful
open spaces.
Known as the Garden City, Christchurch has more than
700 parks and stunning public gardens. It boasts a thriving
art and culture scene with a central cultural precinct
providing for education, art, science, government, religion,
history and recreation - all within an area of less
than one square kilometre.
Christchurch is also the gateway to the stunning Canterbury
landscape, dominated by New Zealand’s highest
mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps mountain
range.
In the air, on water or in the mountains, Canterbury
is an adventure and nature haven of unique outdoor experiences
- huge sperm whales cruising the Kaikoura coast, dolphins
playing in Akaroa harbour, and cheeky alpine parrots
entertaining tourists at Arthur’s Pass.
Lincoln, a rural town just outside the city, is home
to the 130-year old Lincoln University, which includes
New Zealand Cricket’s High Performance Centre
and playing fields.
• Population: 372,000
• Weather: Summer daytime temperatures average
21° - 23°C. Annual sunshine hours average 2,050
• Match venues: High Performance Centre, Lincoln
– Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Green, Lincoln
Number 3; Hagley Oval; Queen Elizabeth II Park. |
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