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Nga Taonga o Ahipara
An important truth about us hit me between the eyes the other day.
We like what we do to have meaning. Meaning for us and meaning for
our clients. There has to be a reason for what we do. We like to
connect our clients to this country, and a meaningful connection is
always much more enjoyable than mindless self-indulgence. For
example, walking a river with an experienced fly fisherman... > Read more
20 Aug 08
Example Itineraries
By popular demand - at last - here they are - the example itineraries
everyone has been asking for! These are obviously a subset of our
true capability but give an insight as to what is possible in New
Zealand at what price. We have added our usual flair and style in
taking the themes for these itineraries beyond the mainstream - into
boutique food & wine; motorcycling; diving; four-wheel... > Read more
19 Aug 08
Beyond The Obvious - Ahipara Days
We've recently launched a number of exclusive experiences (yes, these
are real experiences, and yes they are really exclusive) in our
continuing crusade to make very special things as accessible as
possible for people who enjoy them. They can... > Read more
15 Aug 08
Hola Bonny!
We are very pleased to announce that Bonny Ibarrola-Johansen has
joined us to assist with developing Spanish and Portuguese-speaking
markets. Bonny, the daughter of a renowned Mexican matador and New
Zealand mother, brings a wealth of travel... > Read more
18 Jun 08
Visit to Brazil
Jean-Michel will be in Sao Paolo in the first week of August 2008.
The visit is to support the launch of the outbound business of travel
partner Matuete (www.matuete.com).[1] Matuete has developed a
particularly sophisticated niche for... > Read more
17 Jun 08
Wild Food - Maori Style
Somewhere between Taupo and Napier lies a 5,000 acre block of land.
Access is either by helicopter or modified four-wheel drive vehicle.
It is remote, very remote. It's also high, beautiful land, stretching
from an elevated river plateau up... > Read more
16 Jun 08
Wilkin River Magic
Three short days ago I was privileged to spend some time with Wilkin
River Jet, otherwise known as Inside New Zealand. This small company
of multi-talented individuals specialises in taking people beyond the
normal tourist routes and deep into... > Read more
3 Apr 08
Tangata at Treetops
In March we were posed with a challenge. We had clients only
in-country for a few days and had to put together a breathtaking
encounter with Maori somewhere between Hamilton and Queenstown. The
first thing we did was select a place with a... > Read more
3 Apr 08
Another First
Over the summer we added another milestone to our longstanding
relationship with Eagles Nest. We were congratulated by the owners,
Daniel and Sandra Biskind, on placing the first ever clients into
their flagship villa, Rahimoana. This villa... > Read more
2 Apr 08
Finally - A New Look!
We're at last very pleased to announce that our new website has gone
live. This website reflects the changes and development we've had
within our business over the last six years, and hopefully will be a
little more user-friendly for everyone.... > Read more
6 Mar 08