Charter Opportunities

We operate top quality plant with great staff in the BEST part of New Zealand.

The best way to entertain clients is often in the most remote, rugged and spectacular parts of New Zealand, whilst onboard comfortable Real Journeys purpose built vessels or ashore at special locations with great food and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

We are intensely proud kiwis and Real Journeys have 57 years of experience in the region.

Please enquire to see what fits (when, how many, where, at what cost). Contact Rachel Brian to customise a proposal - functions@realjourneys.co.nz

Charter Opportunities:

Read below for a short summary or view the Google map showing the different locations where we operate tours and cruises.

Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound is a massive wilderness area of rugged peaks, rainforest and twisting, hidden fiords. We offer two different cruise options at Doubtful Sound:

  • Wilderness Cruises – Explore stunning Doubtful Sound on a 3 hour cruise with our on-board nature guide.
  • Overnight Cruises – The ultimate dinner, bed & breakfast experience.  Choice of private ensuite cabins or quad-share bunk-style compartments on board our purpose-built vessel.
  • Coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau.

Read our brochures:
Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys Doubtful Sound Visitor Guide 2010 2011
Adobe Acrobat DocumentFiordland Wilderness Experiences - Kayaking Fiordland 2010 - 2011

 

Milford Sound

Milford Sound is a world-renowned natural wonder.  Experience Milford Sound's grandeur with Real Journeys - we offer a range of daytime and overnight cruises to suit all travellers:

  • Nature Cruises: Leisurely and relaxed, extended cruise with specialist nature guides on board.
  • Scenic Cruises: Cruise the full length of the fiord on one of our modern, spacious vessels.
  • Overnight Cruises: An overnight bed & breakfast experience, on-board nature guide and options for kayaking and using tendercraft to explore the fiord. 
  • Coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau, plus scenic flights from Queenstown.

Alternatively choose a small-group sea kayaking day trip at Milford Sound.

Read our brochures: 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys Milford Sound Visitor Guide 2010 2011
Adobe Acrobat DocumentFiordland Wilderness Experiences - Kayaking Fiordland 2010 - 2011

Te Anau

Join our guided one day excursion for a taste of the world famous Milford Track. Enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau and then a leisurely guided day walk on the Milford Track (11km return).

At the Te Anau Glowworm caves, discover the underground world of sculptured rock and rushing water, before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.

Read our brochures:
Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys Milford Track Guided Day Walk brochure 2010 2011
Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys Te Anau Glowworm Caves brochure 2010 2011

Queenstown

Cruise on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and view stunning alpine scenery. During your cruise across Lake Wakatipu explore the decks, watch the stokers fuelling the fire boxes, or simply relax and enjoy a drink or meal from the bar.

Disembark from the TSS Earnslaw at Walter Peak High Country Farm, located on the western shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, it provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and experience New Zealand high country life.

Read our brochure: Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Farm Brochure 2010 2011


For an adrenaline rush, choose from the Kawarau or Shotover Rivers with Queenstown Rafting.

Walter Peak High Country Farm

You can choose to join a farm or heritage excursion at Walter Peak. Alternatively, saddle up for a horse trek  or a guided cycling across the stunning countryside or enjoy a delectable barbecue lunch or evening dining in the Colonel’s Homestead. All Walter Peak excursions include a cruise on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.

Read our brochure: Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Farm Brochure 2010 2011

Stewart Island

We operate the ferry service to Stewart Island and offer a range of tours, cruises and activities to explore the stunning island. Additionally, we operate the up-market bed & breakfast Stewart Island Lodge on the island.

Read our brochures:
Adobe Acrobat DocumentStewart Island Experience DLE brochure 2010 2011

Adobe Acrobat DocumentStewart Island Lodge brochure 12 2009

Southern Fiords

Our multi-day Discovery Cruises explore the rugged coastline of Southern Fiordland.

Read our brochure: Adobe Acrobat DocumentReal Journeys Discovery Cruises Brochure 2010

Enquiries:

Contact Rachel Brian to customise a proposal - functions@realjourneys.co.nz

 

 

 TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Farm in background
TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship at Walter Peak High Country Farm

 Milford Sovereign in Milford Sound
Milford Sound Cruises

 Stunning scenery of Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Day & Overnight Cruises

 Exploring the sound by kayak
Sea kayaking - Doubtful & Milford Sound

 Afterwards relax in the bar
Relax and unwind with great food & wine

 Sit back and experience the views
Sit back and enjoy the views

 Cruise the remote wilderness
Cruising amongst World Heritage area

Tourism Industry Award Winner 2007 Real Journeys
Tel +64 3 249 7416
Freephone 0800 65 65 01 (within NZ)
Email reservations@realjourneys.co.nz
© 2007 Real Journeys. Updated Wednesday, 16 May 2012