42 NATIONAL GREYPOWER MAGAZINE » NOVEMBER <strong>2015</strong> Advertorial Experience the real South Island ...and take home “a lifetime of memories, tales and friendships.” FROM NIKKI SIMMONDS ESCORTED TOURS 2016 "Complete hassle-free travel, with home pickup & return (Auckland), quality hotels, meals (as specified), & sightseeing fees." • NAPIER ART DECO TOUR 5 days, depart 18 February. Enjoy New Zealand’s celebration of the Art Deco style in Napier. • BEST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND TOUR 15 days, depart 09 April. The best southern highlights featuring Akaroa, Mount Cook, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. • CHINA DISCOVERY TOUR 24 days, depart 05 May. A leisurely paced itinerary featuring an 8 night Yangtze River Cruise plus stopovers and sightseeing in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. • NORFOLK ‘COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL’ 8 days, depart 15 May. Enjoy a fabulous week of Country Music plus some of the wonders of Norfolk Island. • EUROPE BALTIC CRUISE 5 days, depart 18 February. Enjoy a 14 night roundtrip cruise ex London & stopovers in Paris and London with Eurostar rail travel inbetween. • PORT DOUGLAS & CAIRNS 9 days, depart 21 July. An exciting ‘winter explorer’ featuring Cape Tribulation & the Daintree, Great Barrier Outer Reef cruise, Kuranda & the Atherton Tablelands. • ALASKA & CANADIAN ROCKIES 20 days, depart 11 August. Enjoy a Canadian Rockies highlights rail tour, a 7 night Alaska inside passage cruise and stopovers in San Francisco & Vancouver. • EUROPE RIVER CRUISE 25 days, depart 16 September. Enjoy a 12 night ‘Rhine & Moselle’ cruise Basel/ Amsterdam plus stopovers in the Italian Lakes District, Zurich and Dubai. For full details Freephone 0800 11 60 60 www.travelwiseholidays.co.nz 11203 Take a trip with the Molesworth Tour Company and feel like you have stepped back in time or into the pages of a coffee table book of landscape photography. Be immersed in the heart and soul of New Zealand’s South Island as you are welcomed into the homes of locals and listen to your guide tell you stories of the early settlers who beat all odds to live, work and raise their families. These are no ordinary tours; they are trips of a lifetime. A lifetime of memories, tales and friendships. Molesworth and the Marlborough high country is one of our country’s most precious and stunning natural destinations. The area is a similar size to Stewart Island and is literally ‘off the main road’. The first sheep to be brought to the South Island were driven to and through its valleys, rivers and across the mountains. The Molesworth Station itself is NZ’s largest ever farm. Travelling with the Molesworth Tour Company, be it through the Molesworth Station or anywhere else in the South Island, you will be enthralled, intrigued and captivated by the stories, facts and history. It seems that every inch of land has a tale to tell as you listen to your guide. I have to admit, our overnighter in Hanmer Springs (after we headed out of the Molesworth on day one) was a good time to soak in all the new knowledge I had acquired - as well as literally soak, relax and pamper myself in the famous hot pools and enjoy an exceptional dining experience incorporating fresh local produce and fine local wine. The next day, refreshed and ready for more discovery, tales of overcoming challenges, of love and heartache and of prosperity, we headed back into the Molesworth and then into the Rainbow Station. A slight detour to Lake Tennyson (the source of the Clarence River and named after the beloved British poet), we stopped and had what I can only describe as the most delicious morning tea with the view of all views. Let Geoff, or one of the other professional guides, take you to places you may never have thought of travelling to. Tours are available right across the South Island, including the Abel Tasman to Farewell Spit, the top of the West Coast and right down to Stewart Island and Fiordland. It seems that every inch of land has a tale to tell when you travel with the Molesworth Tour Company. Ask for a copy of our free tour planner if you prefer small personable tours. For much more information, photos and bookings, go to www.molesworthtours.co.nz. Hi Lee and all the Molesworth Team, I want to thank you and the team for a wonderful tour - from start to finish. I was treated to a very special experience with such friendly, interesting people. I knew the scenery would be spectacular, but what I wasn’t expecting was the in-depth commentary, history and humour that really completed the package beautifully. I have certainly been “spreading the word” that while you can drive through the property and marvel at the scenery, taking your tour and learning the complex background really completes the experience. Please convey my grateful thanks to all your team for their professional and friendly approach. Every moment was a joy. Special thanks to you for allowing me the opportunity to experience this stunning part of New Zealand. Best wishes Shelley Chatham Islands Getaway on an adventure to the Chatham’s. Staying 7 nights at Awarakau Lodge, explore the diverse landscape and discover the history, heritage and culture of these peaceful and unique islands with your Chatham Island hosts. Departures 11th February and 10th March 2016 Catlins & Stewart Island Explore the ‘Wild South’ abundant with wild life, from Dunedin to Stewart Island via the windswept and rugged Catlins region. Highlights include Ulva Island and 3 nights on Stewart Island. Departs 19th March 2016 East Cape & Pacific Coast Get off the beaten track and discover the remote East Cape region. Highlights include Hicks Bay, East Cape lighthouse, Gisborne, Eastwood Hill, Napier and Cape Kiddnappers. Departs March/April 2016 Festive Tours Christmas in the Bay of Plenty:24 December <strong>2015</strong> 3 nights in Tauranga including Waihi Goldmine Tour & Hobbiton Experience New Year Tour 5 days:29 December <strong>2015</strong> Taranaki Festival of Lights, New Plymouth. All tours are escorted from Auckland, options from other centres available. Further information phone Shavourn. Phone Shavourn for further information. Twilight Travel & Tours 0800 999 887 www.twilighttravel.co.nz A Broker of the Travel Managers Group - IATA Accredited and TAANZ Bonded 12734 Dream Tours www.dreamtours.co.nz Travel rouTe 66 and see as much of the original highway as possible Also ask about our English Country Cottage Tours Beautiful English Villages Scottish Highlands - Route 66 10384 • Famous landmarks • Cafes • Accommodation places • Filling stations Contact Don 03-381-1694 dontours@xtra.co.nz $100 off discount available for <strong>Grey</strong> <strong>Power</strong> or Gold Card members please mention this ad. amazing Molesworth station small Group Heritage tours Quality small group tours departing from Blenheim. Discover Molesworth Station, St James Lake Tennyson, the history and heritage, the scenery and high country lifestyle. Choose from a 2 day Experience Tour, or 4 day Heritage Tour where you can meet local farmers visit their homes and gardens and stay in historic heritage accommodation. Friendly drivers and comfortable vehicles. Molesworth Welcome to Spring Tours available Nov-Dec Molesworth Wild Flower Tours available Dec-Feb Molesworth Autumn Colour Tours available March-April Upper West Coast & Tranz Alpine Tour Stewart Island and Catlins Tour Nelson & Farewell Spit Tour ContaCt: Molesworth tour Company Phone: 03 572 8025 email: info@molesworthtours.co.nz www.molesworthtours.co.nz Let us bring the high country lifestyle to life for you 12722
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