Vote local sites for '101 Must-dos' list

November 5th, 2012

Motueka and Tasman people are urged to cast their votes for local tourism attractions in AA Tourism's 2012 "101 Must-Do's for Kiwis" list, which closes in 10 days.

You can vote by choosing from a menu of over 1600 best-loved attractions and destinations on the AA Tourism website. (Here is a link to the many attractions in our region.) Voting closes on November 15th with winners announced on November 25th.

Three weeks into the voting period 154,000 votes have been cast resulting in some surprise contenders for the top spots, AA Tourism say. The top 10 rankings as of the end of October are split evenly between North and South Island attractions.

They also hinted that some left field newcomers currently sitting high up on the list above what most consider New Zealand's top ranking tourist attractions.

It is understood that Wilsons Abel Tasman is currently sitting within the top 200 places.

The 101 Must-Do's for Kiwis public voting campaign attracted 200,000 votes when first launched in 2006. Research conducted immediately after that list confirmed that 71% of respondents cited the list as positively influencing their decision to travel, so there's a great deal at stake for tourism operators vying to get a foothold on the list or maintain their previous ranking.

The list is part of a campaign to encourage New Zealanders to holiday within the country mopre often. "We know from recent research that 69% of Kiwis would like to travel more domestically and that 62% of us research our holidays online, so engaging people in this online poll is a perfect way to increase awareness of New Zealand's diverse domestic travel offering," says an AA Tourism spokeswoman.

The 101 Must-Do's refreshed website and new Facebook app means it has never been easier to vote. Keen photographers are being encouraged to upload photos and win some great prizes.

In addition to supporting their favourite 'Must-Do' attraction or destination, voters go into the draw to win the Ultimate Kiwi Holiday valued at $10,000.

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