Limited Spaces Available

High Country and Farewell Spit

This tour allows for further exploration ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand. An historic pioneer farm experience and the overnight in the Nelson Lakes’ area add to our Molesworth experience.

We can take a maximum of 11 people, so the Farewell Spit excursion will be exclusively ours for the day. This, along with Pupu Springs and the catamaran cruise along the Abel Tasman coastline, will add to the highlights. We invite you to join us on this Golden Bay experience.

Your travel itinerary

Saturday 23 November

Auckland - Blenheim

Lunch Dinner

Morning flight to Blenheim where you will meet South Island Tours NZ. The first stop will be a Marlborough winery for lunch and wine tasting before a guided tour of the world class Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre. Arriving at your central Blenheim accommodation you will have time to relax or explore the town before a welcome dinner tonight.

Sunday 24 November

Blenheim - Awatere – Hanmer

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast, we journey into the remote Marlborough high country, with morning tea at an historic station and travel on to the legendary Molesworth Station for lunch to soak up the atmosphere, hear tales of the past and breathe in the mountain air. Continue the impressive drive to Hanmer Springs in time to enjoy a soak in the pools before dinner.

Monday 25 November

Hanmer- Flaxmere Garden

Breakfast Lunch

After breakfast we depart at 9.30 to travel to Hawarden in North Canterbury to visit ‘Cold Steam Gardens’, a garden of National Significance. Wander through the gardens and enjoy lunch, we then return to Hanmer for free time.

Tuesday 26 November

Hanmer Springs free time - Nelson Lakes District

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Enjoy the morning to relax in Hanmer Springs. Suggestions are relaxing in the hot pools, explore the shopping or enjoy some walks, meet up for lunch before departing to journey through the Lewis Pass to the alpine village of At Arnaud for our overnight stay and dinner.

Wednesday 27 November

Nelson Lakes District - Collingwood

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

We travel via the Motueka Valley to the Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri where you will board a catamaran to enjoy cruising the beautiful Abel Tasman coastline to Totaranui (a packed lunch will be supplied to eat onboard) the coach will meet you to travel on to the Collingwood Park Motel in Collingwood for a two-night stay.

Thursday 28 November

Farewell Spit

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast, we will be joining the Farewell Spit tour to travel in their specially modified vehicle. See Cape Farewell, the most northerly point of the South Island, spectacular cliff top views, see the historic old lighthouse and the inter-tidal plains. Enjoy seeing the migratory birds and NZ natives that inhabit the spit. Cameras and binoculars are a must. Returning to Collingwood for lunch. (tour times for the day may vary according to the tides)

Friday 29 November

Collingwood – Nelson

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast return to Nelson, stopping at Takaka and Pupu Springs – with the reputation of having the cleanest water in the world. Today also includes optional salmon fishing with the opportunity to eat the catch for lunch or have them vacuum packed to take home. Overnight accommodation in Nelson with dinner out tonight.

Saturday 30 November

Nelson - Auckland

Breakfast

After breakfast, you can have time to explore the Nelson CBD shops, museum cafes etc, then meet your driver to go to the airport ready for your departing flight or extend your stay in Nelson and the South Island

Inclusions

• Flights - seat and bag* Auckland – Blenheim / Nelson - Auckland (other cities please ask)

• Sightseeing as outlined

• Meals as specified

• Locally-based escort

• 7 nights accommodation

• All transportation while on tour

• Guide while on tour

Cost

Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland	Twin Share	Single
	$4,312	$4,962

*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature

• Cancellation Insurance - please ask for a quote.

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $400 per person will secure a place on this trip

• Final payment to be made by 11 October 2024

Cancellations

• Deposit – non refundable

• After 11 October 2024 – no refund

Travel Insurance

• We strongly advise all participants take out suitable travel insurance to cover cancellation costs.

• Please ask for a quote.

General Information

Molesworth Station

The 180,476 hectare station is the source of the Clarence, Wairau and Acheron rivers and runs the country’s biggest head of cattle, numbering up to 10,000. Conservation, farming and recreation go hand-in-hand. Molesworth has been managed by the Crown for more than 50 years, bringing together Tarndale, Molesworth and St Helens runs which had been overgrazed by sheep and rabbits and repeatedly burned. However with careful management including solely stocking with cattle, soils and vegetation have been gradually restored to good health. Discover the outstanding natural features, a rich history and stunning and dramatic landscape.

Farewell Spit

At Farewell Spit Lighthouse, there is time to explore the buildings and enjoy refreshments in the century-old lighthouse keeper’s residence. From here enjoy stunning views of the Tasman coastline with the opportunity to climb the sand dune at Mullet Channel for panoramic views of the inter-tidal plain.

Pupu Springs

Are home to the clearest spring water in the world. Clarity tests have shown the water has underwater visibility of 63m.

Health and Mobility

• To ensure the tour is enjoyable for the whole group, a good standard of fitness is required and mobility frames are not practical or permitted.

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* Itinerary subject to change