Media Releases

Rare native whio fly between Great Walks

Three young whio (blue duck) have been successfully rehomed in Mt Aspiring National Park thanks to the efforts of the Department of Conservation, Real Journeys, Genesis Energy and Air New Zealand.

Walter Peak Land Restoration Project

Real Journeys is embarking on large scale restoration of its land at Walter Peak to ensure visitors continue to have an authentically New Zealand experience.

New Chairman and two new Directors appointed to Real Journeys Board

Real Journeys is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman and two new directors to its board.

Tony McQuilkin Wins Tourism Industry’s Most Prestigious Individual Award

Queenstown based Commercial Director for Real Journeys, Tony McQuilkin, has won the New Zealand tourism industry’s most prestigious individual award - the Crowe Howarth International Sir Jack Newman Award for 2014.

TSS Earnslaw turns 102

The TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship turns 102 tomorrow (Saturday 18 October) and the occasion will be quietly marked this year with cake for all who travel on her.

Walter Peak Ultimate BBQ

Diners taking the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak to enjoy their gourmet barbecue will be able to enjoy the outdoors despite the current wintry weather following the completion of an innovative new outdoor kitchen and pergola.

Real Journeys Chief Executive Joins Tourism Industry Association Board

Real Journeys and Cardrona Alpine Resort Chief Executive, Richard Lauder is looking forward to representing Queenstown and the lower South Island after being co-opted to the Tourism Industry Association Board.

TSS Earnslaw Annual Rescue Exercise

A rescue exercise will be held on the TSS Earnslaw at 8.30am on Sunday morning (21 September), to test the crew’s ability to handle an emergency situation.

Kakapo chicks like "rockstars" in Arrowtown

Two-and-a-half month old Kākāpō chicks Lisa1, Rakuira2 and Heather1 drew crowds like “rockstars” at the Kākāpō Chicks Day Out in Arrowtown today. In a first for the region Real Journeys and the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery team brought the three precious chicks in from Invercargill for a one off public viewing.

Real Journeys celebrates 60 years in business

Key Southern New Zealand tourism operator Real Journeys celebrates 60 years in business and family ownership this month.

Real Journeys partners with DOC Kakapo Recovery Team to bring Kakapo chicks to Arrowtown

In a first for the region Real Journeys and the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery Team are bringing three precious Kākāpō chicks to Arrowtown for a public viewing on Friday 23 May.

TSS Earnslaw heads into annual survey

Following a bumper summer season Queenstown’s 101-year-old “Lady of the Lake” the TSS Earnslaw heads up the slipway at Kelvin Grove next week to begin her annual maintenance.