PRINT MODULEObjectives of this module
- Explain the key selling points of Wellington and Wairarapa
- Build an itinerary including key highlights of the regions.
- Identify the key tourism centres in these regions.
- Link these regions with other parts of New Zealand.
Key selling points
- Easy city exploring in New Zealand's capital city
- Nature close to the city.
- Kapiti Coast and Kapiti Island - 40 minutes from Wellington city.
- Home to New Zealand's nationhood and heritage stories.
- The wild coastline.
Story
According to some Maori tribe’s, Maui is said to have fished up the North Island of New Zealand (Te Ika Maui) from his great canoe (the South Island). The south part of the North Island is said to be the head of the fish (Te upoko a te Ika), Wellington harbour is the mouth of the fish (Te Waha o te Ika) and Lake Wairarapa the eye of the fish (Te Whatu o te Ika).
Wellington’s harbour developed when the fish was hauled up. The mouth of the fish formed a lake separated from the sea by a barrier of land. This lake trapped two taniwha (sea monsters) named Ngake and Whaitaitai. Ngake didn’t like being trapped so smashed his way through to the open sea, creating the entrance to the harbour from Cook Strait.
Quick overview
- Main centres - Wellington and Masterton
- Two routes out of Wellington - SH 1 to Taupo or SH2 to access Hawke’s Bay
- Masterton is 1.5 hours north of Wellington.
Working through the Module
The module should take you approximately 3 hours. Suggested timings have been recommended for each of the sections.
Look out for important points, listed below, as you read through the module:
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| Tasks that you can do as you work through the module to increase your knowledge. These are highly recommended, as they will help you successfully complete the module test. |
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| Information that will help you up-sell product and demonstrate to your client that you are an expert in selling New Zealand. |
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| Highlights within the regions |
Compulsory Task
The compulsory task is designed to test your learning and reinforce your skills.
As you work through the module use the information you gather to build an itinerary using the following criteria.
- Mode of transport: Rental car
- Time available - land: Six days
- Starting point: South or North Island
- Ending point: Hawke’s Bay or Taupo in the North Island OR Picton or Christchurch in the South Island.
- Client Profile: Couple in their mid 50’s that enjoy indulging in food, wine and culture at the same time as having a keen interest in getting off the beaten track to explore the countryside and coastal areas. They have six days in which to discover the regions of Wairarapa and Wellington either enroute to the South Island or alternatively from the South Island as a starting point for travelling through the North Island.
Take into consideration, travel times between centres and include suggested activities and attractions that fit your clients’ profiles. When you have completed the itinerary check Section Four to see how your itinerary compares or go onto the Tourism New Zealand website to look at suggested itineraries in their Driving Routes section.
Use this module, websites, and any other resources you have in your workplace to include as much pre-bookable product as you can.
Websites
There will be references to the Tourism New Zealand website in this document - newzealand.com and regional websites. Take time to get familiar with these websites, as they are a vital source of information:
Sections within the Module
There are five sections to this module:
Section 1:
Wellington
Section 2:
Wairarapa
Section 3:
Annual Events: Events can be used to add value to a trip to New Zealand or alternatively a starting point for a holiday.
Section 4:
Suggested itineraries
Section 5:
Short Test
You must submit this to successfully complete the module.
