Famous for the growling sound they make, as much as for their gleaming good looks, Harley Davidson motorbikes have become an icon of freedom and the open road for owners around the world.
There’s nothing like a bit of show business razzle dazzle to brighten up your holiday break, so TOP 10 was happy to help the actors and directors behind 100% kiwi western movie Netherwood with their country-wide launch tour.
Having locations all over New Zealand makes this a perfect match, and TOP 10 Holiday Parks were keen to accommodate the stars of this movie as they rolled it out around the country, in typical kiwi fashion.
The faces will be familiar to Shortland Street fans: Will Hall as the bad guy Mex (you’ll remember him as Kip Denton from Shorties) and the hero of the piece, Owen Black as Stan (Owen was Shortland St baddie Ethan Pierce). You’ll also recognise plenty of other familiar kiwi actors in the movie itself, including Miriama Smith and Peter Rowley.
And if you hail from North Canterbury, you’ll probably also recognise plenty of Waipara locals among the extras.
Netherwood is a fully independent 90 minute feature film homegrown in North Canterbury, a movie that never takes itself too seriously, and that’s the idea behind the roadshow as well.
Owen Hall’s vision for the regional screenings was of sausage sizzles, sheep, a green carpet made of astro turf. live band and plenty of sponsors beverages. He says each event will be a mini-premiere. The guys are wetting ticket holders whistles with a free Jim Beam, plus Brights’ bangers and burgers in each location.
Check out the listing below for all the dates Netherwood’s stars in the black King of Shaves Hummer – and the movie, will be in each location and keep track through the TOP 10 Facebook page for updates, comments from the stars, giveaways and more.
When it comes to the sorts of events you plan for as a holiday park owner, dealing with containers washing up on your beach is not normally high on the list, says Waihi Beach TOP 10 holiday resort owner, Ian Smith.
The sinking of the Rena has presented a unique set of challenges for one of the region’s most popular beaches and the tourism businesses that depend on it, but Ian says visitors have still been having a great holiday at the resort.
“We are set up for all weathers and all events here – with plenty of indoor activities, and our own swimming pool and spa area for when the beach is not at its usual standards and the Kids Club helping to keep the children occupied.
“Having those options has served us and our guests very well this summer.” READ MORE
Facing extreme weather events is the last thing any park owner wants, and unfortunately Brent and Del at Pohara TOP 10 have had more than their fair share in the lead up to Christmas – normally their busiest time of the year. READ MORE
Many regular guests may have been disappointed at the prospect of not being able to enjoy their holidays in Golden Bay because of the recent flooding.
Great news from the team at Pohara TOP 10. The park has been completely cleaned up and looks fantastic. They hope to be ‘open for business as usual’ on Saturday, December 24th. Please check here for ongoing updates.
Brent and Del are looking forward to welcoming all their guests.
One of the most popular tourist routes around New Zealand’s South Island takes visitors down to the Southern Lakes – Wanaka and Wakatipu – two of the most beautiful parts of the country.
Wanaka has become a busy tourist town over the last 20 years or so, taking a lot of the holiday overflow as Queenstown has become more and more the commercial tourist resort with a focus on adventure activities. READ MORE
The beautiful Hanmer Springs is located 65 kilometres southwest of Kaikoura (135 km by car). The township is built around a hot mineral spring which was created by a fractured rock bed along the Hanmer fault. It’s an increasingly popular tourist destination and is famous for its mountain views, relaxing hot pools and outdoor activities.
If you are traveling through the South Island, definitely pencil these 5 top Hanmer Springs attractions into your itinerary. READ MORE
Over the last six weeks, people around New Zealand have been following developments surrounding the stranding of container ship the Rena on the Astrolabe reef outside of Tauranga.
The Bay of Plenty is a large bay on the northern coast of the North Island. The 259 km of coastline, mild climate and abundance of sea life make this a great summer holiday destination. There’s plenty to do at this aptly-named bay. Check out some of these great activities… READ MORE
Always be prepared. Not only the mantra of boy and girl scouts the world over, but also a great thought to live by if you are thinking about heading into the wilderness (or not so wilderness) to enjoy a camping holiday. READ MORE
