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Our ultimate guide will give you all the tips you need to plan that special holiday in the South Island including Queenstown, Te Anau, Stewart Island and Milford and Doubtful Sound. 

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TSS Earnslaw with snow capped mountains
24 June 2021

Après Skiing in New Zealand

Discover après skiing in Style with Real Journeys. Read about après ski activities to do & bars to visit on your winter holiday in the South Island of New Zealand.
14 June 2021

The Best Day Trips to Include in Your Winter Holiday

Find the best places to visit during your winter holiday in New Zealand with Real Journeys. Including winter activities near Wanaka, Queenstown, Ruapehu & Canterbury.
Woman enjoying the waterfalls in Fiordland National Park
16 March 2021

Why Everyone Must Visit Fiordland

Discover why Fiordland is a must-visit area in the South Island of NZ & find a range of fun activities to do in Fiordland with Real Journeys.
Boat in distance approaching waterfall in Milford Sound
3 March 2021

Famous Movie Locations in New Zealand

Find a list of famous movie locations which were filmed in areas of New Zealand, including popular movies like Lord of The Rings, new films & classics.
TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship cruising into Queenstown Bay
23 February 2021

The History of Queenstown

Explore Queenstown’s rich history including the gold rush, European settlers, Maori land uses & how Queenstown was named with Real Journeys.
Boat sails through Doubtful Sound
12 February 2021

How to get to Doubtful Sound

Discover options of how to travel to Doubtful Sound, such as fly, drive, bus & boat, including tips on getting there, the best activities & more.
Glowworms in the Te Anau Glowworm Caves
5 February 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Glowworms

Learn about New Zealand’s glowworms, including a glow worm’s life cycle, why they glow, what they look like and where to find glowworms.
A sample of gourmet food at Walter Peak
2 February 2021

Walter Peak: About Our Chef & Food

Discover more about Mauro Battaglia, the chef & food on the menu at Walter Peak High-Country Farmstead’s restaurant, The Colonel’s Restaurant.
Southern Lights in Milford Sound
28 January 2021

Cruising Milford after dark

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Milford Sound after sunset is one of the most incredible places in the world.
Man walking through native forest
21 January 2021

A Real Journey - A Kiwi Ultimate Voyage

So if you are seeking an adventure true, Take a Real Journey, it's the right thing for you.
Brian Smith on a Discovery Expedition
28 October 2020

Dedicated to Discovery Expeditions

Brian Smith has just booked his tenth Discovery Expedition cruise with Real Journeys
Vintage Steamship, TSS Earnslaw, Cruises across Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown
2 September 2020

15 facts you didn't know about the TSS Earnslaw

Ever wondered what the TSS in TSS Earnslaw stands for? Or when it was launched? Here are some fun facts about New Zealand's favourite steamship.

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