  Auckland Museum - Auckland Museum boasts commanding views across Auckland's city and Waitemata Harbour and is housed in one of New Zealand's finest heritage buildings - making the Auckland War Memorial Museum a popular destination for tourists visiting the Auckland area. Sprawled over three levels, the museum tells the story of New Zealand's history, including the nations uniquely ancient natural history along with priceless Maori and Pacific treasures. A Maori cultural group performs throughout the day with performances representing the story of Aotearoa through traditional song and dance. The Auckland Museum is a wonderful place to learn about New Zealand and the Pacific, including the remarkable flora and fauna. The Museum has wonderful natural history galleries where visitors can explore the unique New Zealand landscape. Entry is by donation. Guided tours operate daily at 10.30am and profile the most important and fascinating objects within the Museum, including an original World War 2 aircraft! |
 Christchurch Art Gallery - Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu is located in the largest city in the South Island and the contemporary building is situated in the city's cultural precinct. Featuring two floors of exhibition space, two educational activity areas, an auditorium, a café and wine bar, two retail outlets, a Sculpture Garden and underground parking, there is plenty for all the family to see and do when visiting the gallery. The Gallery's permanent collections can be viewed in the first floor galleries and is divided into three periods - historical, 20th century and contemporary, however two additional collection galleries feature changing shows of works on paper and glass and craft. Works are also displayed in the Foyer and Sculpture Garden. The gallery shop has an excellent range of gifts and arts books for sale. Cards, prints and posters are also available for purchase, along with uniquely New Zealand goods. |
 Hawke's Bay Art Guide - Hawke's Bay Art Guide offers a unique trail in this North Island region, allowing you to discover over fifty home studios and galleries dotted around the region, giving you the opportunity to meet practising artists and experience the individual character of their creative environment. Each year Creative Hawke's Bay products the Hawke's Bay Art Guide, listing the fabulous local artists so you can rest assured that you will enjoy visiting the galleries and artists listed. The Hawke's Bay Art Guide allows you the flexibility to pick and choose the artists that interest you so you can manage and create your own itinerary. The Hawke's Bay Art Guide lists all forms of art, including music, literature, theatre, painting, sculpture and design. The Art Guide is published annually and is a free resource for locals and visitors to the region. You can pick up a copy at the HB airport, all Visitor Information Centres plus hotels and motels throughout Hawke's Bay. |
 Hokitika Glass Studio Ltd - Hokitika Glass Studio Ltd is a Qualmark endorsed visitor service that is situated in the small West Coast town of Hokitika, in the South Island of New Zealand. A truly unique boutique premises for hand-blown and free form glassware, the retail showroom offers a huge selection of original and intricate glassware for sale. All glassware is manufactured within the studio and visitors are welcome to watch the glass blowing and free form glass as it is made within the studio. Along with stunning vases, bowls, plates and wine glasses, Hokitika Glass Studio Ltd also make stunning animal glass sculptures, including Kiwis, penguins, dolphins, seals, whales, birds and cats, as well as numerous other original pieces. Located around numerous crafts shops and galleries, you will find the studio and retail showroom in the heart of Hokitika township. |
 Pohutu Cultural Theatre - Pohutu Cultural Theatre has already made a name for itself as the 'must-see' Maori performance in Rotorua. A Qualmark endorsed visitor activity, the Pohutu Cultural Theatre presents a powerful and breathtaking glimpse into the Maori culture for New Zealand and international visitors to this North Island location. The traditional Maori show and feast is a stunning audio and visual performance presented by third generation descendants of Te Arawa - the Iwi (tribe) of the Rotorua region. The purpose built cultural theatre offers a comfortable environment for visitors, as they are entertained with a magical showcase that includes the spine tingling haka and a truly mouth-watering hangi feast that incorporates traditional Maori delicacies. Simply walking into the Pohutu Cultural Theatre is an enthralling experience! A 3-metre high entrance tunnel with impressive Maori carvings and murals is part of the experience, and includes a 2.5 metre carving of the demi-god Maui! |
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