Media Releases

23 September 2019

Real Journeys 2019 Cruise-for-a-Cause raises a record $80,000 for Dunedin’s Wildlife Hospital and Queenstown’s Baskets of Blessing

This year’s second Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause, held in Milford Sound, has raised almost $27,000 to help the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin fund a much-needed veterinary internship. In August, the first Cruise-for-a-Cause, Doubtful Sound, raised $53,200 for Queenstown group Baskets of Blessing.

13 September 2019

Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause raises $53,220 to help feed those in need

This year’s Cruise-for-a-Cause to Doubtful Sound has raised $53,220 for Queenstown community support group ‘Baskets of Blessing/Let’s Eat’ for a portable chiller and commercial kitchen equipment to help the team distribute meals for individuals and families experiencing difficult times.

19 August 2019

Real Journeys raises $54,000 to aid New Zealand’s Endangered Kārearea Falcon

A new initiative aiming to gain insight into the alpine habitat of New Zealand’s at-risk kārearea falcon has received a significant boost of $54,000 from this year’s Real Journeys Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball.

14 August 2019

New Head of Sales for Real Journeys

After working around the globe, Elgan O’Donnell is looking forward to returning to his roots with his new role as Real Journeys Head of Sales.

5 August 2019

Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball to benefit endangered New Zealand falcon

Real Journeys 5th annual Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball will benefit efforts to save New Zealand’s at-risk endemic falcon - the kārearea - within its alpine habitat at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

2 May 2019

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise wins new 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Award

Real Journeys Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise won the inaugural 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Award hosted by the Tourism Minister at Parliament last night. The awards recognise excellence in visitor experiences and tourism sustainability. Real Journeys Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch was also a finalist.

4 April 2019

Real Journeys 2019 Cruise-for-a-Cause to help feed those in need, reduce food waste and save endangered wildlife

This year’s Cruise-for-a-Cause to Doubtful Sound will raise funds for Queenstown community support group ‘Baskets of Blessing’ to help distribute meals for individuals and families experiencing difficult times. The second recipient is the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin, which treats some of the most threatened species - from native birds to penguins and seals.

29 January 2019

Last call for Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause 2019

There is less than a week to go before applications close for the Real Journeys annual Cruise-for-a-Cause. New Zealand based charitable organisations can apply for the opportunity to sell all the berths on one of Real Journeys iconic overnight cruises in Fiordland - and keep all the proceeds.

17 October 2018

Real Journeys group of companies now represented by 'Wayfare'

One of New Zealand’s leading family-owned tourism companies, Real Journeys, has announced the establishment of a new corporate identity called ‘Wayfare’ to represent its tourism companies in the international market.

9 August 2018

Real Journeys 'Birds of a Feather' Conservation Ball 2018 raises over $85,000 for Cooper Island

With an historical New Zealand theme, a hundred elegantly attired guests raised over $85,000 towards Cooper Island Island Restoration Project at the Real Journeys ‘Birds of a Feather’ Conservation Ball on Saturday. 100% of their ticket price went towards Real Journeys’ conservation effort to remove predators on Cooper Island, Dusky Sound.

1 August 2018

Clay pipe discovery believed to be from legendary Fiordland explorer William Docherty

A smoker’s clay pipe discovered during Real Journeys conservation work on Cooper Island, in Dusky Sound, is believed to have belonged to legendary explorer William Docherty, who lived in Fiordland’s remote Dusky Sound from 1877 to 1894.

27 July 2018

Real Journeys a finalist for 'Business Excellence' in New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018

Real Journeys has been selected as a finalist for ‘Business Excellence’ in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards for the second consecutive year.