Case Studies

Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Glacier Valley Eco Tours is a proudly New Zealand-owned family venture, nestled in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier. At the helm are Cliff and Tash, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo.

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RTO Highlight - Destination Kaikōura

Kaikōura is a unique coastal town on the south island's east coast. A town world-renowned for its marine mammal encounters, incredible landscape, and delicious seafood.  

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Real Country - Real country living

Kiwi living can’t get much more country than this! For our international visitors that are seeking a truly unique-to-New-Zealand experience, Real Country ticks that box with ease.

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South Pacific Helicopters - Doing things a little differently

Kaikoura based South Pacific Helicopters may have faced its share of challenges since their 2016 inception but they have overcome these to offer visitors unforgettable, unique flight experiences.

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Earthlore - Getting back to nature

Life long, passionate conservationists, Gordon and Janine Thompson have been developing Earthlore since 2006, transforming their ten-acre lifestyle block into a wildlife haven to educate and inspire people to care for the environment.

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Elm Wildlife Tours - Tiaki in action

A short drive out of Dunedin is the hilly Otago Peninsula, home to stunning ocean views and a range of rare native animals found only on this remote coastline.

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Pavilions Hotel Christchurch: A New Zealand Family Story

Pavilions has been owned and operated by Graeme and Maureen Horncastle for 27 years. Having taken the hotel from a 1980's style motel to a 90 room plus four-star hotel.