The Hanmer Forest was one of the first Government owned exotic forests, being established around the turn of the century. It is situated 135 km north of Christchurch. The park consists of exotic plantations and native ...

For centuries the Antarctic has held a special attraction for people. With the help of modern technology the area became more easily accessible, and commercial Antarctic tourism started during the late 1950s. Thirty years ...

This research aim of the impact of aircraft noise on Milford Sound and environs is intended to establish the extent (if any) of a reduction in the quality of visitors' experiences because of aircraft noise. The research ...

Tourism is a complex industry. To fully appreciate the situation it is necessary to understand the history, social implications and the economic costs and benefits associated with it. As our world becomes increasingly ...

Little research has been carried out on the trends and motivations of both the domestic and international tourists who visit Wanaka outside the summer period. The results of this survey are intended to supply information ...

Rest areas on New Zealand tourist highways' have primarily been provided as features to increase the safety of road users by making provision for rest stops. However from the point of view of the tourist they also provide ...

This report describes the mapping and analysis of tourist itinerary data to identify visitor hotspots on nights/days one to seven of visits to New Zealand. Two data sets – describing sample data collected via the International ...

The Arctic is affected by global environmental change and also by diverse interests from many economic sectors and industries. Over the last decade, various actors have attempted to explore the options for setting up ...

Since the 1800s, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers in Westland Tai Poutini National Park have drawn visitors to the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island. However, rapid glacial retreat over the past decade has ...