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ACCOMMODATION PASSES





Mainstay Go Kiwi Hotel Pass
The Go Kiwi Hotel pass is a convenient and flexible way to travel throughout New Zealand and has been designed for the independent traveller offering over 84 hotels in 40 key city and resort locations
You have the choice of pre-booking you accommodation (recommended between the months of October and March) or alternatively you can purchase open dated vouchers. There are no minimum or maximum night restrictions.
Note:

  • Upgrade options are available by using the voucher you are holding and paying a surcharge direct to the property upon check-in.
  • Summer rates apply year round at Mt. Ruapehu, Methven, Queenstown and Wanaka.
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Standard Room per room per night (max 2 persons) Until 30 Sep 04 1 Oct 04 to
30 April 05		 1 May to
30 Sept 05
Bronze $107.00 $118.50 $107.00
Silver $117.00 $140.50 $115.50
Gold $143.00 $175.50 $146.50
Platinum $197.50 $226.50 $197.50
Platinum Plus $278.00 $291.00 $291.00
Extra Person      
Bronze/Silver/Gold $  37.00 $  37.00 $37.00
Platinum $  51.50 $  51.50 $51.50
Platinum Plus $  51.50 $  51.50 $51.50

 
Golden Chain

 With over 80 properties Golden Chain provides affordable quality motel accommodation with a distinctly New Zealand style. Most motels are owner operated and as such, you will experience genuine 'Kiwi hospitality'.
Pre-booked accommodation is recommended during the peak season – from October through to March. 1 and 2 bedroom units are not available on open dated vouchers and must be pre-booked.
If you have elected to travel on open dated accommodation vouchers, it’s recommended to plan an itinerary and phone ahead to reserve accommodation as this will avoid disappointment at key locations.
Note:

  • Upgrade option from Blue to Gold Pass is available – if you have purchased Blue vouchers and you have not made prior reservations, you may elect to stay in a Gold category motel by paying a surcharge direct to the motel.

  • Golden Chain Blue winter rate excludes Wanaka – high season rates apply.

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Pass Type Per Room Per Night Until 30 Sep 2004 1 Oct 04  to
30 Apr 05		 1 May to
30 Sep 05
Blue

Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)

$  95.00
$112.50
$159.50

$107.00
$124.50
$159.50

 $  95.00
$112.50
$159.50
Gold

Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)

$118.50
$136.00
$174.00

$123.00
$140.50
$181.50

 $123.00
$140.50
$181.50

 Best Western

All motels, motor inns and hotels are independently owned and operated by New Zealanders. With over 70 properties located throughout New Zealand, they are an ideal choice for the independent traveller.Every Best Western property has both comfort and character. Select either motel style units with their own kitchen facilities or motor inns/hotels with in-room tea/coffee making facilities and in many instances, on-site restaurant and house bar.
Note:

  •  2 bedroom units must be pre-booked.

  • Over winter in Queenstown & Wanaka (May–Sep) high season rates apply.

Pass Type Per Room Per Night Until 30 Sep 04 1 Oct 2004to
31 March 2005
Blue

Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)

$97.50
$119.50
$144.50

 $109.50
$132.50
$158.50
Yellow Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)		 $112.50
$136.00
$162.00		 $127.50
$144.50
$178.00
Red Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)		 $135.50
$160.00
$188.00		 $148.50
$175.50
$201.50
Silver Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)
2 bedroom (2-4 persons)		 $197.50
$229.00
$261.50		 $214.50
$247.00
$284.50

 
Flag Hotels

Flag Hotel Pass is a convenient, flexible and very cost effective way to travel with over 26 locations to choose from throughout New Zealand.
Use open vouchers to travel as you please or pre-book your accommodation at no extra charge. Pre-booked accommodation is recommended during the peak season – from October through to March so as to avoid disappointment.
Note:

  • If a 2 bedroom room type is booked, clients pay a surcharge direct to the property on arrival; the exact amount will be notified at the time of confirmation.
     

Pass Type Per Room Per Night

Until 30 Sep 04

 1 Oct 04 to
31 Mar 05
Yellow

Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)

$94.00
$110.50

 $107.50
$124.50
Green Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)

$109.00
$131.00

 $127.50
$149.50
Blue Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)		 $130.00
$160.50		 $159.50
$190.00
Red Studio (1-2 persons)
1 bedroom (1-3 persons)		 $162.00
$195.00		 $196.50
$229.50

 
Bed & Breakfast Collection – Rural Tourism Holdings

The Bed & Breakfast Collection brings together a wide range of specially selected historic, heritage, and contemporary bed & breakfast properties throughout New Zealand. Properties are located in city, town, and rural locations. You can either pre-book a B&B or travel on 'open-dated' vouchers/passes.
Open dated vouchers/passes give you the flexibility to select the property of your choice as you travel around New Zealand. During the high season (Oct – Mar) pre-booking accommodation is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Standard B&B: standard room with a minimum of guest share bathroom facilities and continental breakfast included.
 Superior B&B: superior' room with either ensuite or private bathroom facilities and a choice of cooked or continental breakfast included.

Category Per Room Per Night Until 30 Sep 04 1 Oct 04 to
30 Sep 05
Standard Double/ Twin/ Single $123.50 $130.00
Superior Double/ Twin/ Single $156.00 $169.00

Note:

  • Clients must provide own transfers to all properties.

  • Check in is from 3.00pm. Check out is before 10.00am

  • Full cancellation charges apply if cancelled within 7 days of arrival or if guests “no show”.


 Farmstays & Country Homestays – Rural Tourism Holdings

A farm or home stay provides you with a unique opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of friendly New Zealanders in the comfort of their homes. You can meet people who are genuinely interested in sharing their country, their lifestyle, and themselves, with international visitors. You stay in a guest room within the home, and become part of the family for the duration of your stay.
Farmstay: Stay on a typical New Zealand working farm, where the main occupation of the host is farming.
 Country Homestay: Stay in a typical New Zealand home located in a rural area, usually on the outskirts of cities or towns. The main occupation of the host family is often not farming related however some hosts are retired farmers.
 

Category Per Person Per Night Until 30 Sep 04 1 Oct 04 to
30 Sep 05
Standard Double/ Twin share
Single		 $114.50
$162.50		 $117.00
$162.50
Superior Double/Twin share
Single		 $136.00
$188.50		 $136.50
$188.50

Note:

  • All rates are per person per night and include a pre dinner drink, dinner, continental breakfast and farm activities.

  • Superior category includes guaranteed ensuite or private bathroom and cooked or continental breakfast.