Lighter Leisure
After a life in lockdown, Kiwis are yearning to travel this summer as restrictions gradually ease. But we travel with a greater sense of our individual impacts and the tourism industry is more conscious of its environmental footprint. So how can we travel in a more responsible way?
Northland: Northern lights
The concepts of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga are embedded in Northland. Three tourism operators from the region reveal how they balance doing business with doing good.
Waikato: An underground movement
Whether it’s native tree planting, energy efficient buildings or sensors to protect fragile cave ecosystems, Waitomo’s tourism businesses are deeply committed to sustainability.
Rotorua: Leave only tyre tracks
Pedal power is one of the best ways to appreciate the natural beauty of Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua.
Waitaki: Going in circles
Visitors to the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony are helping to create a more sustainable tourism industry.
Southland: Due South
Beautiful landscapes, friendly locals and abundant wildlife are all waiting to be discovered on five self-drive road trips in Southland.
