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NZ Walking Tours
Akaroa Walk
West Coast Trail
Queen Charlotte Walk
Queen Charlotte Walk / Boat Stay
Bucket List Walk
Abel Tasman Walk 3 Days
Abel Tasman Walk 5 Days
Abel Tasman Walk / Kayak 3 Days
Abel Tasman Walk / Kayak 5 Days
Coromandel Explorer Walk
Waikaremoana Discovery Tour
Tongariro Crossing Walk
Great Barrier Island Escape
Hump Ridge Track
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
Iconic West Coast
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman.
NZ Cycling Tours
LADIES ONLY E Bike Tour – Otago Rail Trail
LADIES ONLY – E Bike Tour – West Coast Wilderness Trail –
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
Otago Rail Trail
Queenstown Cycle Trail
Tasman Great Taste Trail and Golden Bay
Around The Mountains Cycle Trail
Queenstown & Around the Mountains
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – Walk/Cycle/Kayak – 10 Days
Iconic West Coast
International Tours
Bhutan – Untamed Eastern Bhutan
Bhutan – Cultural & Festival Tour
Japan – Kumano Pilgrimage Trail
Japan – Nakasendo Trail
Australia – Twelve Apostles Walk
Tours 7 to 12 Days
Bucket List Walk
Iconic West Coast
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – Walk/Cycle/Kayak – 10 Days
Queenstown & Around the Mountains
About Us
Meet The Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Sustainable Tourism and Tuatara Tours
Conservation of the Tuatara
News & Info
How To… Prevent Motion Sickness
11/06/19
What Is Motion Sickness?
Motion sickness is caused by fluid movement in your inner ear, which controls your sense of equilibrium. Once your inner ear acclimatises to motion over time or with the help of medication, symptoms disappear.
Symptoms
lightheadedness and dizziness
nausea and vomiting
sweating and yawning
Preventing Motion Sickness
If you know you are prone to motion sickness, you can do some things to help prevent its onset.
Choose a Seat With the Least Motion—In boats and planes, sit in the middle where there is the least motion. In cars and buses, sit as close to the front as possible.
Keep Your Eyes on a Steady Point—Don’t watch the scenery rush by, fix your eyes on a steady point in the distance, or focus on an object in the vehicle. On boats, keep your eyes on the horizon.
Get Fresh Air—If possible, get some fresh air blowing on your face.
Try to Sleep—While sleeping may be the last thing on your priority list, a nap can allow your mind to focus on other things or on nothing at all.
Don’t Read—It will only make your symptoms worse.
Avoid Alcohol and Greasy Foods—These will also make your symptoms worse.
Treating Motion Sickness
Options for treating motion sickness include medicine and natural remedies.
Natural Remedies
Wrist Band—An acupressure wrist band such as the Sea Band® has a small plastic button that presses on an acupressure point on your wrist to relieve motion sickness symptoms.
Ginger—Some studies have shown that ginger reduces the effects of motion sickness. You can eat either hard ginger candy, gingerbread or ginger capsules.
Crackers and Cola—Some people find that eating crackers and drinking cola can help.
Medicines
Pills—Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®) should be taken one hour before motion begins in order to be most effective. Side effects include drowsiness.
Patches—Scopolamine patches (Transderm Scop®) are worn behind the ear. They should be applied at least three hours before the onset of motion and are effective for up to three days. Side effects include drowsiness and blurred vision.
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