auckland

Any analysis of this country's regions will be either academic or subjective.  This one is unashamedly subjective and open to constant improvement.  Keeping abreast of everything wonderful and new which makes its appearance is impossible.  It's a particularly enjoyable part of our job, but time and money - sadly - are not...
> about-new-zealand/regions/

As part of our series picking out lesser known suppliers who deserve to be better known it's time to mention Cornwall Park Restaurant.  Most Aucklanders will think of this as a staid place to take their mothers for tea and scones.  No no no no no.  Since Dean Johnson took over a few years ago we have put a number of high-end event...
> news/199/cornwall-park-restaurant/

Many people offer 5-star "private houses" here in New Zealand - but very rarely are they delivering what they are promising. To make a private residence 5-star rather than 4-star requires service.  Housekeeping, chef, concierge and transportation.  To offer this much at a consistent luxury level requires management of a...
> news/185/private-houses-in-new-zealand/

There are many 'received wisdoms' in New Zealand tourism.  One of the more annoying of these is "to see New Zealand, you need to get out of Auckland".  Many itineraries, put together by junior people around the world with little product knowledge and very little client contact, follow this precept and shoot people out as...
> news/auckland/

Now that the busy season is winding down in New Zealand, we have had a chance to think a little about how the market has moved on and how we can work with more people to everyone's benefit. One message which we are receiving at the moment is that inbounders are increasingly comfortable with using regional destination managers to enhance...
> news/29/focus-on-auckland/

A few months ago we put a programme together for 200 Caltex delegates, involving Grant Fox, Kerre Woodham and rugby training specialists from Auckland Rugby. The event went very well of course. Mark Ama, the man who organised the rugby training part of the event for us, is now opening up for business. He is currently putting together his...
> news/35/auckland-rugby-expertise/

Well, not quite. Like many things, they seem similar on the surface but once one gets below the surface they're all different. Consider these different beaches we have used (and yes, most of them were deserted): - a beach in the far north where the top quad bike ride in the country takes people up 300ft sand dunes. Remote and wild. - a...
> news/12/a-beach-is-a-beach-right/

We were delighted when Jean-Michel was asked onto the Steering Committee looking at the future of tourism for Auckland. Quite apart from the recognition this showed, it also allowed small innovative businesses a voice in this process. The process is well under way and the steering committee has had two good meetings. The ideas coming through...
> news/19/auckland-city-takes-tourism-initiative/

Often misunderstood, this city has grown to dwarf New Zealand's other cities.  The reason, according to one eminent historian is lifestyle.  I agree with him.  This is not an easy city to understand for those who want to do it themselves.  Our clients have had an excellent time.  With the maritime playground - second to...
> about-new-zealand/regions/1063/auckland/

Tony Murrell has long been recognised as one of the country's top landscaping talents.  Extremely knowledgeable about our local and exotic plants, and high-profile in our media, he has been responsible for quite a number of beautiful private gardens throughout the country but mainly in the Auckland region. Tony takes our clients on a...
> exclusivedaytours/1048/auckland-day/

Not just any All Black.  One of the greats.  Frano Botica is our man.  Of course we can also put together all sorts of hospitality packages, tailored events, special places and a supporting cast of many All Blacks and ex-All Blacks.  While Frano is not exclusive to us (he has a successful public speaking business), we have a...
> exclusivedaytours/1047/auckland-day/

Either enjoy the Auckland region windsurfing, kitesurfing or surfing.  Or, for those with a helicopter budget, we have put together days with a helicopter, special pod incorporating 2 sets of windsurf, kitesurf and surf gear, and a pilot/surfer.  Then use the helicopter to seek out whatever you like.   Or Bruce can take...
> exclusivedaytours/1046/auckland-day/

Dave consults a number of wineries on marketing and has extensive wine industry experience and contacts.  We can tailormake any sort of wine experience around this, focused on any aspect of the wine industry which may be of interest.  A particular favourite of ours is a wine tour of Waiheke Island.  This island is 45 minutes by...
> exclusivedaytours/1044/auckland-day/

I hope everything is well down under. I would like to thank you for the exceptional courtesy and experience we had. With your connaissance, experience and exceptional finesse in the management of such a beautiful destination we now have memories we will cherish for ever.
> client-experiences/kingfish/

Eagle's Nest was brilliant. We could have stayed there much longer! We particularly enjoyed the kitesurfing, miri miri, gourmet barbecue and our quad bike ride with Greg Hall of Tua Tua.
> client-experiences/2/a-perfect-day-at-eagles-nest/

What a treat to hear from you.  Mark and I took forever to become accustomed to not depending on you to organize our days.  We finally recovered from our jet lag, but we both still feel so attached to you and to NZ and so relatively unattached to the subsequent people and places we travelled.  I think that you are setting an...
> client-experiences/13/elegant-chauffeuring/