Destination Diaries New Zealand

Destination:	Christchurch
Flights:	Direct to Christchurch
Date:	25 March - 4 April
	The New Zealand International Jazz Festival Each year Christchurch hosts the country’s biggest dedicated festival of jazz and blues, attracting audiences from around the world who come to see the finest local and overseas artists performing in ten venues around the city. 2008 will be no different featuring some of New Zealand’s best musicians as well as a line-up of top international performers, including soul legends, jazz virtuosos, exciting fresh talent, popular standards, tributes and much more.
Phone:	+ 64 3 377 2365
Email:	info@jazzfestivalnz.com
Website:	www.jazzfestivalnz.com

Destination:	Auckland
Flights:	Direct to Auckland
Date:	5 - 6 April
	Auckland Wine & Food Festival Taste some of New Zealand’s best food and wine in the atmosphere of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. This food and wine event attracts cheese, wine, beer and speciality food producers from around the country. Local musicians will provide entertainment and workshops including how to make the best coffee in your own kitchen.
Phone:	+64 9 4891 460
Email:	aucklandwineandfoodfestival@xtra.co.nz
Website:	www.aucklandwineandfoodfestival.com

Destination:	Hamilton
Flights:	Direct to Hamilton
Date:	9 - 13 April
	Balloons over Waikato Balloons over Waikato is New Zealand's premier hot air balloon festival. Held annually, in Hamilton, this five-day icon event it is arguably the most popular event in the city. It attracts balloonists from all around the world, who come to experience the fun, friendship and warmth this balloon friendly city provides and to demonstrate their skills in a range of competitive activities. Over 100,000 spectators visit the central city site of Innes Common, at Hamilton Lake, to enjoy the spectacle the magnificent balloons create. Enjoy watching their progress from the Innes Common at Hamilton lake and from other vantage points in the city and region.
Phone:	+64 7 8384 645
Email:	info@balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz
Website:	www.balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz

Destination:	Wellington
Flights:	Direct to Wellington
Date:	26 April
	Vodafone Homegrown Wellington Waterfront hosts Vodafone Homegrown with the most impressive line-up of Kiwi music you'll see in 2008. Set across 5 stages along the waterfront, New Zealand's premier bands and DJ's will be rocking the Capital from 1pm to 11pm. As well as great NZ music, Homegrown will feature local arts, crafts, clothing and festival wares around the event.
Phone:	+64 9 3552 007
Email:	info@homegrown.net.nz
Website:	www.homegrown.net.nz