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MOLESWORTH
Explore the Wonders of NZ's largest High Country Station: 5-Day Journey

Experience the heart of rural New Zealand, and those who live there. Embrace warm hospitality, rich heritage and natural splendor as you explore the high country and coastal farms and gardens at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.

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Join us on a 5-Day adventure into the hearts and lives of rural New Zealand. Meet the locals and hear intriguing stories as you explore one of New Zealand's most iconic heritage farms.

 

Combine this amazing environment with our friendly and experienced tour guides and a great group of people, all sharing similar interests.

 

All accommodation, transport and meals are organised for you.

​Tour Highlights

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  • Meeting local farming families

  • See farming in action

  • Photo opportunities along the way

  • No driving, just sight seeing

  • Autumn colours

  • Small group (8 max)

  • Stories from your guide and experienced driver

  • Lovely time of the year to travel

  • You can spend a few days in the Marlborough wine province either side of your tour

  • Experience the real New Zealand

  • 2 experienced tour guides on each tour, so we can personalise your experience for you

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Tour Inclusions

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  • All accommodation and meals

  • Pick up in the Blenheim area, just let us know where you are staying. We can make recommendations.

  • All fees and passes we pay to our rural hosts and the Department of Conservation

  • For each Molesworth tour we give $800 to a local community for charity. 

  • Travel with peace of mind, we do our very best to reduce our impact on climate change by donating to the establishment of native forest at Puhi Peaks conservation reserve in Kaikoura, the only nesting site of the Huttons shearwater

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Please Note: You are welcome to bring your own wine, however any empty bottles must also be packed out.

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Tour Exclusions

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  • Transport and flights to Blenheim where the tour starts

  • Travel insurance

  • Snacks and alcoholic beverages

Tour Dates:

​2025 and 2026 coming soon

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Starts: Blenheim

Ends: Blenheim

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Days: 5
 

Group Size: Min 6 / Max 8

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Guides: 2

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Destinations: Blenheim, Molesworth, Hanmer, Lewis Pass, Nelson Lakes.

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Transport: Private 10 seater van

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Accommodation: 1-night at a 4-star hotel, 2-nights at 4 bedroom farm quarters, shared bathroom, twin share. â€‹2-nights, private unit at motels

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​​Price: $TBC per person (twin share)

To have your own room: $TBC additional

​Physical Grade: â€‹â€‹

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See physical grade descriptions here

DONATING

PER TOUR TO

THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

$800

Questions?

​​​Other Details

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  • Single supplement only applies if you want your own room in Blenheim. Due to the configuration on D'Urville Island, singles will have their own room within a two bedroom unit, but will have to share a bathroom with one  other

  • Minimum of 6 guests is required to guarantee this departure. Tour will be confirmed when minimum numbers are reached and no later than 60 days prior to tour departure date

  • Need help with transport, flights, or travel insurance? Our co-owner, a travel agent, can help organise everything before or after your trip

  • Delays due to weather may require additional accommodation, meals at your own cost. Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover such circumstances

  • To secure you spot $1,000.00 deposit per person is required upon booking

  • View our standard terms and conditions here: T&C's

Meet new friends, try new things.

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