Wellington Wairarapa 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 Zealand Museums and galleries Parliament The 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 Aotearoa The 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

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 Marlborough New Zealand International Festival of the Arts (biennial) September Montana New Zealand Wearable Art Awards Wellington Fashion Festival November Toast Martinborough

How To Get To Centre Stage Air Sea Rail Road

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