Media Releases

1 December 2016

From Historic Steam Transport to Ultra-modern Electric in Less than an Hour

Real Journeys’ latest Queenstown attraction carries visitors on one of the oldest forms of transport, the 104–year old TSS Earnslaw steamship, to one of the latest: the Ubco electric trail bike.

5 September 2016

Rakiura Maori Lands Trust and Real Journeys announce wild kiwi encounter on Stewart Island

Rakiura Maori Lands Trust (RMLT) and Real Journeys announced today that their first joint tourism venture will be kiwi spotting on Stewart Island called Wild Kiwi Encounter.

17 August 2016

“Birds of a Feather” Charity Ball helps raise NZ$65,000 for Tamatea/Dusky Sound Restoration Project

The second annual “Birds of a Feather” Charity Ball has raised over $65,000 for the Department of Conservation’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound Restoration Project and saw Real Journeys commit to making Cooper Island, (the third largest island in Dusky Sound, Fiordland) predator-free.

11 August 2016

Cardrona announces a game changer for NZ Ski Industry

Cardrona Alpine Resort are changing the game for the New Zealand ski industry – installing a $10million combined lift of gondola cabins and chairs in time for the 2017 winter season.

2 August 2016

Artists named for "Birds of a Feather" Charity Ball preview

An exclusive preview of some of the art created for the Department of Conservation’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound art exhibition, including works by renowned Kiwi artists Simon Kaan, Gerda Leenards, Cilla McQueen and Marilynn Webb will be on display and for sale* during the “Birds of a Feather” Charity Ball on 13th August - Real Journeys and DOC have announced.

21 July 2016

Real Journeys redevelops Te Anau waterfront cafe

Real Journeys redevelops Te Anau waterfront café. The café, to be called ‘Takahe’, will be spacious and modern with indoor and outdoor dining and an intimate lounge area with a fireplace

1 July 2016

Endangered birds to benefit from "Birds of a Feather" Charity Ball

Real Journeys second Birds of a Feather Charity Ball on Saturday 13 August, will raise funds for the Department of Conservation’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound Restoration Project.

26 May 2016

Youth to benefit from Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause 2016

Real Journeys annual Cruise-for-a-Cause will go towards helping young Kiwi conservationists around the country and students at Queenstown’s only high school - Wakatipu High.

12 April 2016

2016 Cruise-for-a-Cause applications close 30 April

Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause applications close at the end of the month. The project enables two community based not-for-profit/charitable organisations to raise funds for a good cause by selling tickets to an entire overnight cruise in the World Heritage Area of Fiordland.

25 March 2016

Conservation Expeditions to Dusky Sound

The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) vision to make Dusky Sound, in Fiordland, one of the most intact ecosystems in the world will move a step closer with the announcement of three more Dusky Sound Conservation Discovery Expeditions this year, in conjunction with Real Journeys.

12 February 2016

Two new Directors appointed to Real Journeys board

Leading southern tourism operator, Real Journeys, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Sheldon and Vicky Taylor as directors to its board following its AGM at Cardrona Alpine Resort last week.

3 February 2016

Colourful Lion Dance to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Queenstown for first time

To celebrate the spirit of the 2016 Lunar New Year, Aotea Gifts and Real Journeys will fly an acclaimed Lion Dance team south to perform four spectacular lion dances in Earnslaw Park on Tuesday 9th February.