For all enquiries please contact the Real Journeys Events Team 0800 65 65 01 Your Special 03 442 4845 [email protected] PO Box 94, Queenstown Events Guide realjourneys.co.nz Real Journeys reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, QUEENSTOWN, CARDRONA, MILFORD SOUND, DOUBTFUL SOUND, substitute plant or equipment and alter ticket prices at any time. TE ANAU, STEWART ISLAND & CHRISTCHURCH Check us out on: SEGA4 08/17 Printed in New Zealand using environmentally friendly inks and paper ABOUT US 1 TESTIMONIALS 2 CONSERVATION 3 QUEENSTOWN TSS Earnslaw Steamship 4 - 5 Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant 6 - 8 Walter Peak High Country Farm 9 Real Journeys is an award winning tourism Walter Peak Electric Trail Bikes 10 company that provides high quality experiences Walter Peak Horse Treks 11 across southern New Zealand. Walter Peak Guided Cycling 11 Queenstown Rafting 26 Real Journeys was established in 1954, with operations from Stewart Island Flow Fun Canoes & Rafts 27 to Queenstown, including world renowned cruises through Milford and Landsborough Valley Rafting 28 Doubtful Sounds, the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, Cardrona Alpine Go Orange Bus Charters 30 Resort, the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch and most recently Go Orange Snow Packages 31 Go Orange; a vibrant adventure company based in Queenstown and Te Anau. Cardrona Alpine Resort 32-33 Across the Real Journeys Group, our dedicated functions team make it easy for you to arrange an impressive event in these iconic locations across a MILFORD SOUND variety of unique experiences and activities. We can assist with every aspect Getting to Milford Sound 12 - 13 from planning and concept, through to on-site support for the event itself. Our Vessels 14 - 15 Whether you’re seeking a unique venue for a business function, optional activities for delegates, hosting an exclusive VIP evening or running an DOUBTFUL SOUND incentive programme ‒ talk to us. Getting to Doubtful Sound 16 - 17 Our Vessels 18 - 19 Why book with us? TE ANAU • Dedicated Special Events Team Te Anau Glowworm Caves 20 • Tailor-made quotes and proposals DISCOVERY EXPEDITIONS 21 • Proven experience in hosting a range of events • Well known and trusted family owned company with SPECIAL EVENTS 29 over 60 years’ experience STEWART ISLAND • Local expert knowledge of southern New Zealand Stewart Island Ferries 22 - 23 • A wide range of products in multiple locations Stewart Island Lodge 23 • Seamless transitions between locations Wild Kiwi Encounter 24 • Dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate employees Ulva Island Explorer 24 • High quality equipment and experiences Village & Bays Tours 25 Guided Walks 25 • Strong commitment to conservation and operating in an environmentally sustainable way CHRISTCHURCH International Antarctic Centre 34 - 35 MAPS 36 - 37 MILFORD WANDERER, MILFORD SOUND MILFORD WANDERER, 1 Testimonials Conservation " Operatunity Travel has chartered the Fiordland Navigator six times with Real Journeys for two nights each time. Doubtful Sound is an incredible, spiritual place where we feel able to escape the Real Journeys contributes significant world with musical and magical experiences. Our trips are greatly funds and in-kind support towards enhanced by the efficiency of Real Journeys, the information and commentary along the way. Most importantly is the warmth a variety of projects that support and generosity of our crews on each journey where absolutely everything is taken care of and nothing is too much trouble." habitats, recovering species and clean SUSAN BOLAND up initiatives. Managing Director of Operatunity Travel STIRLING FALLS, MILFORD SOUND STIRLING FALLS, " The delegates were wrapped with “ Real Journeys were very supportive of our event from start to finish Cooper Island Restoration Project Bird Recovery – which was only made possible by the goodwill of the company. their adventure and we got rave All staff we dealt with from management to those on the ground • Real Journeys has ‘adopted’ Cooper Island, the third largest island • In 2015 over $35,000 was raised for Kakapo Recovery through were incredibly supportive and enthusiastic, a tribute to a large and in Dusky Sound, and is committed to removing pests to the annual Real Journeys Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball, the reviews the next day." successful company that maintains its core values derived from provide new habitat for endangered native birds as part of the same year that over $15,000 was raised for the Yellow-Eyed MANDY TRAIN humble beginnings.” Department of Conservation’s Dusky Sound Restoration Project. Penguin Trust through the Cruise-for-a-Cause initiative where The aim is to turn Dusky Sound into one of the most intact an overnight cruise is provided at no cost to a charity to sell off Conference Innovators ADAM FAIRMAID ecosystems on earth and retain the proceeds GodZone Event Organiser/ GodZone Adventure Race / • A thousand traps will be placed over 1,778 hectares on Cooper • For over 12 years, Real Journeys has sponsored DOC in the realm " Walter Peak recently hosted the welcome dinner for one of our Milford Sound & Queenstown transport large conference groups of 350 visiting from Australia. With Island from May 2017 of $10,000 to relocate rare native whio to boost breeding stock delegates staying in various hotels throughout Queenstown it " We recently worked with Real Journeys on a unique painters • Funds in excess of $100,000 raised from the Les Hutchins • Since 2016, Real Journeys has assisted by way of funding and was so easy to get them to meet at Steamer Wharf, where the tour which incorporated the wonders of Walter Peak and Conservation Foundation, the foundation set up by Real providing personnel to help DOC with monitoring work for the Real Journeys staff looked after them from the moment they Milford Sound. Real Journeys provided us with outstanding Journeys’ founder, will go towards this initiative, as will $65,000 Little Spotted Kiwi on Chalky Island, Fiordland stepped on board the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship. Nowhere service and seamless execution for both these activities. raised from the annual Birds of a Feather Ball in 2016 • Overnight Cruise staff help maintain predator traps and monitor else in the world can you find an experience like that for such a Exclusive use of the Milford Sound tour ensured we had a • After three years of intensive work, the project will need local bird populations large group. The food and service provided by Real Journeys was smooth sailing, commentary and amazing journey which our ongoing maintenance work, which Real Journeys will fund from perfect and the delegates enjoyed every minute of their time on overseas guests appreciated. ongoing contributions by Discovery Expedition passengers the Earnslaw and at Walter Peak." Walter Peak provided a fantastic background for our painters Walter Peak Land Restoration Project MALCOLM BLAKEY where they could set up their easels and canvas their artistic • In 2015, Real Journeys embarked on a large scale land restoration Managing Director, QT Event Management side. The food and beverage were outstanding. On The Water project at Walter Peak High Country Farm to ensure the land We appreciate working with a provider who provides a • In 2017, Real Journeys supported the ‘Coastal Clean-up’ of remains true to its heritage. The aim of the project was to remove "It was the highlight of our professional and friendly service and is happy to accommodate Stewart Island by providing ferry transport to all volunteers invasive wilding pines that were spreading across the western our additional requests and requirements. • In 2015, the Milford Wanderer provided assistance and shores of Lake Wakatipu. Over 5,000 tonnes of timber were conference week, everyone We would highly recommend Real Journeys and look forward accommodation for the ‘Coastal Clean-up’ of Fiordland where removed from the site and over 6,000 native shrubs and trees to working with them again on future events." ten tonnes of rubbish was retrieved from the Fiordland coastline were planted. The project received an award from the Department was raving about the evening." of Conservation who called it an: “ambitious project that required DI BLACKWELL ANGELA MORGAN significant expense”. Managing Director, Harvey Norman Stores, NZ Event Manager, Parnell Partners 2 Timetable QUEENSTOWN • Several scheduled departures daily • Exclusive charter anytime, but best during Lake Cruises May - October (please enquire for specifics) Our 105 year old vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw The is a unique venue for any special event. Lady of THE LAKE Relive the elegance of turn-of-the-century travel on board the ‘Lady of the Lake’. Launched in 1912, and lovingly maintained Food & Beverage Capacity Lake Wakatipu Charter Cruises ever since. The TSS Earnslaw is the only coal-fired passenger • Fully licensed bar and café Available for private charters, the Fiordlander is perfect for carrying vessel still operating in the Southern Hemisphere. • An extensive wine list featuring New Zealand wines Area Standing Seated groups of up to 60 people wanting a tailor-made cruise Whether you’re planning an informal breakfast or a sophisticated on Lake Wakatipu. • Beverage and cocktail packages cocktail evening, a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw is a special way Saloon 70 60 to experience Queenstown’s beautiful alpine scenery. During the • Tailor made menus including hot and cold canapés, (Private Room) cruise, guests have the opportunity to explore the decks, view finger food and shared platter options Fo'c'sle Gallery 20 n/a the steam engines, join a sing-along around the piano or simply (Private Room) enjoy the views. Entertainment & Theming Total Vessel Capacity 400 120 The TSS Earnslaw is fabulous as a stand-alone option, or it can • Our resident pianist performs on the promenade (Exclusive Charter) be combined with the stunning Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant deck on all scheduled cruises at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Groups are also welcome on • Other options such as live musicians, traditional Maori performers, scheduled cruises; both the Saloon and Fo’c’sle Gallery can be Highland pipe bands (by arrangement) reserved for private groups.