Celebrate the Maori New Year, Matariki, in Northland. A whole host of events will be taking place throughout the region in June - from art and indigenous food festivals to tree plantings and celestial navigation tours on land and sea. Matariki is a time when we celebrate the unique place in which we live and give respect to the land we live on. It is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind. The actual day of Maori New Year is 27th June

We have some suggestions for alternative accommodation towns that with a rental car are within reasonable driving distance of the venue.

Before or after the event New Zealand offers a world of experiences that are new and exciting. The spectacular scenery and easy driving conditions make it a perfect choice for a self-drive holiday. Choosing where to stay can be a highlight of planning your New Zealand holiday. From farm stays and cosy B&B's, through to unique luxury lodges, the choice is endless. Even if you can't get to your chosen event it is still worth visiting beautiful New Zealand

If you are traveling to New Zealand from around the world why not combine your visit with a stopover in another exciting destination. Visit our sister site www.hotelslookandbook.com for great accommodation ideas anywhere in the world.

June 2008

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