Day in the life of a tourist/Destination New Zealand/Resources/Activities/Assignment 2

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Objectives

US 18212, Level 3, Credit 8 - Element 3

Activity

Identify and describe constructed attractions, commercial activities and events in New Zealand

Task 1

Name, identify and describe the location and features (opening hours, price range, location, what there is to see and do, duration, time of year) of the following tourist attractions

• http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/home/page.aspx
• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• James Busby's home - http://www.historic.org.nz/Register/ListingDetail.asp?RID=6
• Olverston House
• Village Te Waroa - http://www.buriedvillage.co.nz/
• http://www.iceberg.co.nz/
• Larnach Castle
• http://www.shantytown.co.nz/
• Te Papa

Task 2

Name, identify and describe the location and features of the following commercial tourism activities

• Earnslaw
• Bungy jumping
• Guided Glacier walk
• Monarch
• Dolphin Adventures
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Jet boat ride
• Glow worm caves
• Black water rafting
• Whale watching

Task 3

Name and write a paragraph describing four sporting events (eg. Speights Coast to Coast Endurance Race) and six other events held in New Zealand (eg. Warbirds over Wanaka)

• Remember to reference all resources used.

Supporting Resources

• http://www.newzealand.com/travel/sights-activities/events-calendar/new-zealand-events-calendar-home.cfm