Tourism NZ tempts same-sex couples with wedding offer

Wednesday, 25 Jun, 2013 0

Tourist authorities in New Zealand are searching for an Australian same-sex couple to be the first to marry in the country after it legalises gay marriage on August 19.

Tourism New Zealand’s national search has been launched as a competition with Australian-based gay and lesbian newspaper Star Observer.

Australian manager of Tourism New Zealand, Tim Burgess, said: “New Zealand is already the No. 1 holiday choice for Australians going overseas so why not the No. 1 same-sex marriage destination?”

Tourism NZ’s suggested wedding destinations include a mud bath at Hell’s Gate in Rotorua, the top of Tasman Glacier by helicopter, vineyards in Hawke’s Bay or on Waiheke Island, or a world-class golf course such as Kauri Cliffs or Cape Kidnappers

“You can shout your love from the mountaintops or clink your glasses at one of the country’s finest vineyards,” Burgess said.

"We are excited to be making history and working with one lucky same-sex couple to become the very first from Australia to be married in New Zealand."

The winning couple will receive return airfares, accommodation, a wedding ceremony and reception. The location will be announced in July.



 

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