Imagine NZ Travel

12/09/2023

Our team joined a Tourism Industry Planting Day with Love Wānaka and Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust. Love Wānaka Community Fund is a great initiative by Lake Wānaka Tourism, established so that visitors and we as businesses connecting them with our place, can play an active role in the protection and regeneration of our rohe (region).

Together we planted about 150 natives, contributing to local biodiversity and enhancing our beautiful environment. Thanks Edgewater Lake Wānaka for the morning tea and thanks to the team at b.effect brewing company for the music and cold drinks.

22/08/2023

Sometimes you need a reminder of what your own backyard has to offer. nzbiketrails popped into our office to show us their brand new e-bikes and high quality shuttle. David introduced his tours and we particularly love their Ultimate Dunstan Trail Experience. Pick up from Wanaka, drop off in Cromwell, cycle the 42km ride (Grade 1-3) alongside the beautiful teal waters of Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the Clutha River to Clyde. Return on the Dunstan Explorer boat from Clyde to Cromwell, shuttle back to Wanaka. Sounds like the perfect day to us!

25/07/2023

What makes your stay memorable are the hosts.. introducing Joan & Ross Cockburn, your hosts at Prospect Lodge B&B - Lake Te Anau, NZ

25/07/2023

Such fantastic news!

25/07/2023

We love working with operators whose passion and values align with ours. Charles from Private Discovery Tours visited our office today to talk about the products he offers. Small groups or private, personal, authentic, great kiwi guides and the privilege of exclusive access to a working farm in a spectacular environment – just a few reasons why we love booking our clients on their tours.

02/05/2023

We have a fantastic opportunity for a someone who shares our passion for travel, New Zealand and customer service excellence to join our growing team in our Wanaka office.

07/02/2023

We have an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our awesome little team in Wanaka. If you love travel, have a passion for New Zealand, and are keen to use your creativity to design the best holidays in New Zealand, then we would love to hear from you! Feel free to give Nienke a call on 021918717 if you have any questions or just want to chat to see if this might the perfect job for you.

06/09/2022

We are hiring!
Do you love travel, have a passion for New Zealand, are you creative, do you have attention to detail? Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to designing the best holidays in New Zealand? Do you want to live and work in Wanaka and enjoy the incredible lifestyle it has to offer? Then we would love to hear from you! Feel free to give Nienke a call on 021918717 if you have any questions or just want to chat to see if this might the perfect job for you.

11/04/2022

We are hiring!
Want to work in the most beautiful town in New Zealand?
Want to join a small team, who love what they are doing?
Do you love travel, have a passion for New Zealand, are you creative, do you have attention to detail?
We have an exciting opportunity for you, feel free to give Nienke a call on 021918717 if you have any questions or just want to chat to see if this might the perfect job for you.

24/10/2021

Discover Local Luxury in the Ahuriri Valley this summer in The Lindis. Stay in a truly unique accommodation – in one of the pods and enjoy a bottle of Champagne and charcuterie platter on arrival, plus complimentary e-biking, clay target range and archery. Or choose the High-Country Trekking Experience including 2 incredible high country horse treks during your stay. Always wanted to try fly fishing or a keen fly fisherman? Choose the Fly-Fishing Experience including 1.5day guided fly fishing.
2-, 3- or 4-night packages available – contact us for more information: https://imaginenztravel.com/contactus.html

10/10/2021

Looking for a romantic weekend away, or celebrate a special occasion? Matai Peak, a remote hideaway offers rustic luxury at its best. Once a working shepherds hut, now lovingly and respectfully restored. Imagine soaking in the outdoor spa pool or sitting by the roaring outdoor fireplace. Located 45 minutes drive south of Kaikōura and 1.5 hours north of Christchurch.

Contact us to find out more information and book: https://imaginenztravel.com/contactus.html

29/09/2021

The Hollyford Wilderness Experience is one of the greatest guided walks in New Zealand. Enjoy this small group (max 16 people) experience and explore inspiring scenery that has remained largely untouched for thousands of years. This 4 day / 3 night experience includes a scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound, accommodation in twin share rooms, hot showers, all meals, transportation of your pack on day three and four, jet boat ride. There still is some availability between December 2021 and April 2022, or be super organised and book your Hollyford trip for next summer now to get your preferred dates confirmed. Contact us now for more information and to book:
https://imaginenztravel.com/contactus.html

26/09/2021

Always wanted to do that overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound? This summer you have the opportunity to book the ultimate Doubtful Sound three day, two night experience. Limited departures (27 December 2021 & 2 & 4 January 2022) – contact us now to secure your spot https://imaginenztravel.com/contactus.html

22/09/2021

Why not choose Oamaru for your next getaway? Oamaru has a so much more to offer than their rich history and proud heritage. You can explore the heritage in the Victorian Precint, where you will find shops, galleries and traditional crafts. The town is also home to the wonderful Steampunk attraction Steampunk HQ. Oamaru also has lots to offer for the foodies – from Scotts Brewing Co to factory tours and tastings at Whitestone Cheese. A highlight of your Oamaru visit is the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony where you can see the world’s smallest penguins in their natural environment. Our accommodation pick is Pen-y-bryn Lodge, a luxury boutique accommodation where owners James & James will give you a very warm welcome and will look after you during your stay.

Contact us for more details about our Oamaru packages
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19/09/2021

If you travel with Imagine NZ Travel, where you stay is very much part of the experience. The accommodation we work with are not simply places to sleep and eat. You will be looked after by outstanding and knowledgeable hosts, who can arm you with local knowledge. We hand-pick the properties we work with, and one of these places is Accent House Boutique B & B in Mapua. Sharon and John are fantastic hosts, they love sharing their beautiful home and grounds with their guests. The location is ideal, walking distance from Mapua wharf where you find a range of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars and cafés. Our recommendations include The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar and Golden Bear Brewing. And of course this is the perfect base to visit Abel Tasman National Park or bike the Great Taste Trail cycleway.

For further enquiries please get in touch, we’d love to help and create the very best holiday tailor-made for you.
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15/09/2021

Imagine cruising Fiordland on a boutique catamaran with a maximum of just 18 passengers on board. In 6 nights you explore Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds, including Preservation and Chalky Inlets, aboard the Fiordland Jewel with Fiordland Discovery. Relax in the hot tub on the top deck and enjoy all your meals prepared by the talented on board chef, with seafood/kaimoana pulled fresh from the surrounding waters.

Contact us for rates and availability – other options including a 2 night Doubtful Sound or 6 nights Stewart Island are also available.

12/09/2021

Planning your next cycle holiday? What about Tasman's Great Taste Trail? The Great Taste Trail loops through Nelson, Wakefield, Richmond, Motueka and Kaiteriteri. It goes along the coast and inland, past local art galleries, fruit stalls, craft breweries and wineries. There are many ways to experience The Great Taste Trail, you can enjoy it over several days, or just a day ride and we offer guided and unguided trips. No need to worry about logistics – we can book your accommodation, bike hire, transport and luggage transfers.
Contact us for more details – we can also tailor make any other cycle holiday.
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07/09/2021

The Lake Dunstan Cycle & Walking Trail is New Zealand’s newest cycle trail. This 55-kilometre trail opened early May this year. The trail journeys along Lake Dunstan, vineyards in Bannockburn, the Kawarau River and weaves along the Clutha River, with the river on one side and cliffs on the other. It is steep and narrow in places, but you will be rewarded with the most spectacular views.

Contact us to plan and book your ultimate tailor made Central Otago biking package. We can organise your bike hire, transport, accommodation – and combine it with cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail and the Roxburgh Gorge Trail for the ultimate Central Otago cycling package.

06/09/2021

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to food & wine experiences in New Zealand. At Imagine NZ Travel we love help you plan and book a gourmet getaway including some very special hands on activities, one of our favourites is Hapuku Kitchen.

Chris and Fiona created a unique place in Kaikoura, focussed on the simple pleasures of sustainably growing, gathering, catching, cooking and sharing quality food with others and you can be part of this. During the Hapuku Kitchen experience you spend a day with Fiona, starting with an introduction to the kitchen and the menu for the day. This is discussed over a cup of locally roasted coffee or a refreshing drink made from herbs and flowers from the garden. You’ll then embark on a journey around the Hapuku Kitchen property, foraging in the garden for fruit, vegetables and herbs. The extensive tour provides plenty of opportunity to discuss Hapuku Kitchen’s gardening philosophy with Fiona and her passion for ensuring the provenance of all the produce used. You’ll also have the chance to roll up your sleeves and plant something. Depending on the season this might involve sowing some seeds or planting vegetable seedlings, shrubs or possibly even a tree. Once you have completed the harvest, collected the eggs, and fed the pigs and cows, you’ll return to the kitchen and as a group, prepare the various dishes that make up the menu. With help always at hand, you will learn many techniques and tricks on the creation of the dishes of the day. To finish the day, simply relax and enjoy the feast accompanied with wine or beer from some of Fiona’s favourite Canterbury and Marlborough winemakers and brewers. Delicious home-made non-alcoholic beverages are also available, such as sparkling elderflower and cucumber.

Contact us for more information and let us plan and book your next gourmet getaway: https://imaginenztravel.com

03/09/2021

Are you dreaming of a post-lockdown getaway? We are here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape. For a very unique experience we recommend Edenhouse near Abel Tasman NP. You have a choice of accommodation – two unique garden cottages and one lodge suite. Dinner, fine wines and all other beverages are included in the daily tariff. But what makes your stay so memorable are owners and hosts Bobbie & Peter, who are fully committed to taking care of their guests.

For more information, contact us and let us plan your ultimate getaway: https://imaginenztravel.com

31/08/2021

There are many ways to discover Milford Sound. If you are looking for a more personalised, interactive experience we can highly recommend Cruise Milford. They only take 75pax max per departure, and as their boats are surveyed for 150pax, this means there is plenty of room to move about and relax. We recommend to combine the cruise with a Milford Sound kayak trip. An amazing experience, enjoy the serenity of Milford and stunning vistas away from the big crowds by kayaking with Rosco's Milford Kayaks experienced guides.

If you travel with Imagine NZ Travel we find out your interests and the kind of experiences you are looking for and create a personalised travel proposal. Let us plan your ultimate Fiordland getaway.

Imagine NZ Travel is here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape for when the time is right to explore and discover the hidden gems in the special country of ours.

29/08/2021

Imagine NZ Travel is here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape for when the time is right to explore and discover the hidden gems in the special country of ours.

Always wanted to explore the West Coast? West Coast Scenic Waterways, located just south of Hokitika offers all you need for an active escape. You can stay in one of their cottages, cruise Lake Mahinapua aboard the Eco Adventurer, hire a kayak or hire a mountain bike or e-bike to bike the West Coast Wilderness Trail and visit the West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe.

Please message us to for more details and costing and let us tailor make your West Coast escape.

27/08/2021

Imagine NZ Travel is here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape for when the time is right to explore and discover the hidden gems in the special country of ours.

We love the Mackenzie region and the High Country Heli Hike, developed by Glentanner Park (Mount Cook) - Holiday Park and Activity Centre during the 2020 lockdown, must be one of the best ways to fully appreciate the stunning scenery.

This guided tour grants exclusive access to private land on family-owned Glentanner Station, one of New Zealand’s most historic and iconic stations in one of the country’s most magnificent settings. The tour begins with an exhilarating helicopter flight to a high point on Glentanner Station. Take in dramatic views of Lake Pukaki, the Tasman River Valley and Aoraki / Mt Cook towering over the landscape in the distance. From the landing spot, the tour continues on foot with an easy walk down a picturesque farm track. The track descends gradually along alpine tarns and beneath towering peaks. Your private guide will ensure plenty of stops for photography and will share stories of the station’s history, geological features, flora and fauna and present-day operations. The walk also includes a break at an historic private hut with a scrummy morning or afternoon tea provided.

The cost for this tour is NZD 750.00 per helicopter, so get a group of 5 together and you only pay NZD 150.00 per person!

Please contact us to book let us tailor make your Mount Cook escape.

26/08/2021

Always wanted to know what it would be like to be winemaker? Now you have the opportunity to be winemaker for the day… gaining an in-depth introduction to the art of viticulture and the winemaking process, and blending your very own bottle of Marlborough sauvignon blanc to take home. Your Marlborough Tour Company 'Blend Premium Winemaker Tour' includes a guided tour of an organic vineyard and inside a working winery, during which your senior wine guide will explain the winemaking process from vineyard to bottle. You will then be guided through a wine blending session during which you can create and test blends to suit your palate, before creating your very own signature bottle of Marlborough sauvignon blanc. Your tour finishes with a gourmet platter lunch and a guided tasting of the winery’s suite of wines. Minimum 4 pax needed.

Not being able to travel currently during Alert Level 4 does not mean we can’t start planning... Imagine NZ Travel is here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape for when the time is right to explore and discover the hidden gems in the special country of ours.

Please contact us for more information, availability and costing or let us tailor make your Marlborough escape:
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23/08/2021

Not being able to travel currently during Alert Level 4 does not mean you can’t start planning... Imagine NZ Travel is here to inspire you and to help you plan and book your next escape for when the time is right to explore and discover the hidden gems in the special country of ours.
One of these hidden gems is Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte. The lodge offers stunning accommodation in a tranquil natural coastal garden setting with wonderful water and mountain views. Nestled on the edge of the Waimea Estuary on the secluded end of Nelson’s historic Bronte Peninsular, the lodge is surrounded by extensive gardens. Each luxury villa is privately set amongst the trees beside the water’s edge. We can include a bike ride along the Great Taste Trail, or a boat excursion in the Abel Tasman Park.
Special Bed & Breakfast rates apply in September, please contact us for more information, availability and costing:
https://imaginenztravel.com/contactus.html

16/08/2021

A very special chance to discover some of New Zealand's remote areas. Join one of the multi-day Discovery Expeditions that will take you on an exploration of Fiordland or Stewart Island. These cruise are very popular and do book out. There is availability in March and September 2022 for the 4/5 day Dusky Sound Discovery Expedition, or in August 2022 for the 6 Day Stewart Island Discovery Expedition. During the Preservation Inlet Discovery Expedition you explore 5 of New Zealand's most isolated fiords on a7 day cruise – available from May 2022 onwards.

Please contact us for exact departure dates, availability and costing:
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Join us on the ultimate voyage of discovery, a Discovery Expedition around some of the most beautiful areas of New Zealand. Visiting Fiordland and Stewart Is...

12/08/2021

Thinking about getting away with the family? Our Abel Tasman Family Escape includes 2 nights in Abel Tasman Lodge, located only 5 minutes walk from the Abel Tasman National Park and a half day Family Cruiser kayak trip with Kahu Kayaks. For a limited time maximum 2 kids 5-14 years go free!

Find out details and how to book:
https://imaginenztravel.com/AbelTasmanFamilyEscape.html

10/08/2021

At Imagine NZ Travel we love to work with suppliers who are dedicated to contributing to restoring, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
Tongariro River Rafting does conservation work with The Blue Duck Project and offers a unique, hands-on NZ eco-adventure where you can play a role too and help protect the rare and endangered Whio (Blue Duck) population from predators while rafting the beautiful Tongariro River.
The Blue Duck Experience is a special rafting experience combining everything we love about living in New Zealand: drop-dead-gorgeous scenery, wildlife watching, outdoor adventures and giving something back to the pristine natural environment.
You will raft the mighty Tongariro, stopping at remote and beautiful spots on the riverbank to help check predator traps and keep our beloved Whio safe from harm.

For more details please get in touch and we can help you plan and book the perfect Tongariro escape.
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08/08/2021

At Imagine NZ Travel we love to discover hidden gems and that is exactly what we did when we visited New Plymouth last week. It started with meeting Tane and Adrianna in their home garage where they roast and serve their Proof and Stock Coffee. Next was a visit to Juno Gin. Dave and Jo James are the passionate creators of Juno Gin and it was fantastic to hear their vision and see the start of their new cellar door building, a tasting and tour is a 'must do' when you are in New Plymouth. And for a special place to stay with amazing sea views, we highly recommend Little Church Bay.

For more details please get in touch and we can help you plan and book the perfect Taranaki - like no other escape.
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02/08/2021

Thinking about a booking a getaway for a couple of days? Our ‘Secret Shack Escape’ has all the ingredients for a perfect 3days/2 nights. Tucked away in the Cloudy Bay Vineyards in the heart of Marlborough is ‘The Shack’, Cloudy Bays very private self-contained luxury guest house. You now have the chance to experience this normally an on invitation only accommodation. Package includes 2 nights accommodation in the Cloudy Bay Shack, Private Vineyard Tour in Cloudy Bays renovated Land Rover Defender ‘Dave’, Cloudy Bay Wine Range Tasting and an Epicurean Experience with private chef and waiter.

Find out details and how to book:
https://imaginenztravel.com/SecretShackEscape.html