Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will be operating two flights a week between Christchurch and Perth from Dec 03 2013 to Apr 26 2014, and if they prove popular they will become permanent.
By flying direct, travellers will reduce their travel time by 3 hours, rather than stopping over in Auckland or Sydney
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Rotorua
A new Te Puia experience, Steambox, is giving visitors a taste of the past. Steambox utilizes a favourite Nga Wha (Steam vent) Puapua, which is located in the geothermal area that is a backdrop to the famous Pohutu Geyser. Visitors choose what they want cooked for their lunch before heading off on a special guided tour of Te Puia. This begins with an interactive session learning to weave a flower and a tour of the carving and weaving schools. Heading down into the geothermal valley, to the Kiwi house, mudpools and hot springs, the tour concludes when, after watching their lunch lifted from the Nga Wha, guests sit and enjoy a steam box picnic lunch on the geyser terrace.Click here for website
Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro Crossing Track has recently re-opened after being closed due to volcanic activity. The Department of Conservation has installed electronic sideboards that can be quickly updated if the risk of eruption increases.
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