Molesworth 2 day Journey

Travel Time:
2 days/1 nights
Departs:
Blenheim

Highlights

Discover Molesworth and Rainbow Stations in the beautiful Marlborough high country.

You will enjoy two days to relax in rural Marlborough and the fabulous unspoilt high country regions, with towering mountains, meandering rivers and native beech forests through rolling farmland to the famous Marlborough vineyards.

Fast Facts

Day One: Departing Blenheim at 8.00 am on Day One
Day Two: Discover the Awatere Valley , Molesworth Station, Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort, Lake Tennyson , Rainbow Station, Wairau Valley Plains. Return Blenheim by 5.30 pm on Day Two

Food

  • Breakfast is continental delivered to your unit
  • Lunches are country picnic style enjoyed in the wide open spaces of the back country
  • Evening dining is two courses,
  • Tea breaks will feature locally roasted plunger coffee or tea and home baking from the cake tins.


Special daily notes: Day One; enjoy a farm visit for morning tea. Your evening meal at a local restaurant is a choice of two courses from the menu. Drinks are to be purchased at your own expense.

Pricing

Twin/share  $748 per person; single supplement $75.

SPECIAL DEALS please contact us to find out the latest specials  
This includes one nights’ accommodation while on tour and all meals for duration of the tour.

Tour Dates 2012

December
 January
 February
 March
 April
 May
  13-14 6-7 5-6 3-4 4-5
  29-30 13-14 8-9 18-19  
    27-28 12-13    
      19-20    
      23-24
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Day 1:200km Touring - Departing from Blenheim at 8am. Travel up the Awatere Valley following the river terraces into the high country, visit a station for morning tea with the family before reaching Molesworth Station to enjoy lunch beside the original cob cottage, visit the old Acheron accommodation house, before arriving at Hanmer Springs by 5.30pm, time for a swim and dinner with your group.
Day 2:220km Touring - Departing from Hanmer by 9am travel into the back country stopping at Lake Tennyson to view the alpine plants. Tour highlights include Island Saddle, Tarndale and Rainbow Station, with a picnic lunch beside a creek, beautiful native beech forests and a short bush walk and swing bridge if you feel like stretching your legs. Returning to Blenheim by 5.30pm.
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Swing Bridge Crossing

Using the swing bridge to cross the Upper Wairau is a good confidence booster for all ages.
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Reaching Island Saddle

Reaching the top of Island Saddle the highest point on the route from Hanmer to Rainbow Station
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Native Bush Walk

Time for a short bush walk amongst the native beech forest on Rainbow Station
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Upcot Station Family Visit

Meeting the family for a chat over morning tea at Upcot Station is a chance to get an insight into high country life.

Glenalvon Lodge Motels

Located in the heart of Hanmer Springs next to the thermal pools, Glenalvon Lodge Motels offers 9 quiet, spacious, ground-floor studio units. All rooms sleep 2-4 persons and have king or queen-size beds and ensuites.