WellingtonWairarapa
Nelson Marlborough
Centre Stage of New Zealand
A destination brand name representing the following regions:
•Wellington Wairarapa• Nelson Marlborough
Four regions packaged as one destination offering the very best of ‘culture and heritage’.
Centre Stage of New Zealand
has conveniently packaged seven themes
Natural Heritage Wine and Food
City Excitement
Rural Retreats
Nationhood
Arts and Culture
Wellington
Arts and culture capital of New ZealandMuseums and galleries
ParliamentThe Cable Car
Wellington
• Urban culture
• Over 300 cafes, restaurants and downtown bars
• Boutique fashion houses
Wellington Culture
• Home to the Royal NZ Ballet• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra• New Zealand National Opera• Four professional theatres
Museum Of New Zealand - Te Papa
• Stories of New Zealand’s indigenous people – the Maori
• New Zealand’s geology and natural environment comes to life in Awesome Forces
• Experience Time Warp!• Guided tours
Te Ara A Maui O AotearoaThe Pathway of Maui
• Maori Eco tours - Kapiti Tours• Maori art and culture - Maori Treasures• Pataka – Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures • Te Papa• The Treasured Pathway
Regional Wellington
45 minutes from the centre of Wellington Porirua, Kapiti Coast and the Hutt Valley,
where city meets country
• Kapiti Island Maori art and culture• Gardens Wildlife reserves• Boutique retreats
• Rural retreats - over 300 B&Bs, farm stays, luxury lodges and self-contained cottages
• Award winning Pinot Noir• Martinborough Wine Village
Wairarapa
Wairarapa
• Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre• Historic country towns• Rugged South Coast and seal colony
Nelson
• 300 full time artists, potters, weavers, glassblowers, wood turners
• World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
Nelson
• New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours per annum• Three National Parks - Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes
and Kahurangi• Eco tours and soft adventure• Fresh seafood and wine
Marlborough
• Award winning wine region• Wine tours• Abundance of seafood and local produce• Exclusive retreats
Marlborough
• Marlborough Sounds - cruise, sail, sea kayak, walk or fish
• Spectacular waterways• Queen Charlotte Walking Track
Events
February BMW Wine MarlboroughNew Zealand International
Festival of the Arts (biennial)September Montana New Zealand
Wearable Art AwardsWellington Fashion Festival
November Toast Martinborough
How To Get To Centre Stage
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How to include Centre Stage in your New Zealand itinerary
• Add a Wellington stop between Rotorua and Christchurch
• Wellington to Christchurch via Marlborough or Nelson • Fly on to Christchurch from Nelson or
take the TranzScenic train journey from Picton to Christchurch
Suggested Itinerary
• DAY 1 - Arrive Wellington Airport. Visit Te Papa, ride the Cable Car, explore Wellington’s fashion houses, café culture and experience the theatre.
• DAY 2 - Drive to Martinborough Wine Village (1.5 hours), explore the boutique wineries. Discover the rugged south coast. Overnight in a boutique B&B or lodge.
• DAY 3 - Return to Wellington, ferry to Picton. Enjoy a short walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Return to Picton and drive to Blenheim (20 minutes) for wine tour in New Zealand’s largest wine region. Overnight in a boutique hotel.
5 Day 100% Pure Indulgence (self drive or small group)
Suggested Itinerary
• DAY 4 - Drive to Nelson (1.5 hours). Visit World of Wearable Art And Collectable Cars. Take an arts and craft trail and watch artists at work in their studios. Overnight in a country lodge and dine on fresh seafood.
• DAY 5 - Depart Nelson. Fly over the
spectacular Marlborough Sounds direct to
Wellington (35 minutes).
5 Day 100% Pure Indulgence (self drive or small group)
Special Interest and Theme Tours
• Key Attractions • Soft Adventure• Arts and Culture• Indulgence/Wine and Food• Nature/Eco Tours• Maori Heritage
www.centrestage.co.nz