2003 Top Ten Awards
The top 10 awards as rated by our travellers are:
1. CLIFF
EDGE - A Luxurious Boutique Lodge - Bay of Islands
2. WAIREPO
HOUSE - Fine Country Accommodation - Nelson
3. EICHARDTS
HOTEL - Superb Hotel Accomodation - Queenstown
4. BLANKET
BAY - An Elegant yet Rustic Alpine Lodge - Glenorchy
5. MOUNTVISTA
- Boutique Hotel - Queenstown
6. GRASMERE
- High Country Station - Arthur's Pass
7. KAWAHA
POINT LODGE - Rotorua
8. TIMARA
LODGE - Blenheim
9. PARATIHO
LODGE - Paratiho Farm - Nelson
10. WILDERNESS LODGE - Arthur's
Pass
The top 10 experiences as rated by our travellers are:
1. OVER
THE TOP - The Helicopter Company - Queenstown
2. DUNE
RIDER - 4WD Tours and Adventures - Northland
3. SONNY'S
WORLD - Sonny Corbett Tours - Rotorua
4. KIWI
DUNDEE - World famous nature walks and tours - Coromandel
5. REAL
JOURNEYS - Sightseeing and Adventure Excursions -
Fiordland/Queenstown
6. CLIFF
EDGE - A Luxurious Boutique Lodge - Bay of Islands - for their
dinners
7. GUIDED
TOURS - Chauffeur and Tour Guide - Queenstown
8. CROWN
CARS - Chauffeur and Tour Guide - Wellington
9. Dart River
Wilderness Safari, Glenorchy
10. CHRIS
JOLLY - Fishing Guide - Taupo
The Manaakitanga Award Winner - Spirit of New Zealand - Jack Tregear - Christchurch
This year travellers repeatedly cited Jack as being their inspiration for a true Appreciation of New Zealand history. Jack was recognized as being the Christchurch good will ambassador with his contagious enthusiasm for his country.
New Zealand Travel thanks these award winners for their contributions to the beautiful experiences our travellers have enjoyed in New Zealand.
A special mention needs to be made for Cliff Edge by the Sea who have received all excellent ratings for over three years.
