Bring your own 4X4 vehicle or else hire a 4X4 to drive through Molesworth Station in the South Island back country on this unique fully guided tag-along tour.
Be one of the few to visit and drive to areas only our company has access to. Feel the exhilaration of driving yourself through private farms in the Marlborough high country on your way to Molesworth and Rainbow Stations.
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Feel the exhilaration of driving your own four wheel drive through Molesworth and Rainbow Stations on this fully guided tour.
A unique back country experience starting in Blenheim. Follow your experienced local guide and hear the commentary via two way radio vehicle contact. All the planning and preparation has been done for you. Just bring your four wheel drive vehicle to Blenheim and have fun with your 4WD. The ladies have a great time as well.
Tour highlights includes access to five private farms, one day touring round a 35,000 acre high country station in the upper reaches of the Awatere Valley, homestead visits with great meals, fabulous local wine, genuine back country shearer's style accommodation and lodge in Hanmer Springs, plus guaranteed access through the iconic Molesworth and Rainbow Stations with fabulous expansive scenery.
Shot Gun Seat Available
If you do not have a 4WD and wish to experience our unique tour,we have one position in the lead vehicle to ride shot gun for a few duties [ gate opening, help with cooking breakfast and BBQ, set up 2 lunches] at a reduced price. Experience the fun and excitement of the whole tour for $700.
Tour Dates 2011
Jan 11-14
Feb 5-8
Feb 26-29
March 14-17
March 19-22
March 25-28
"We have finally arrived home last week from our fabulous trek around the South Island including Stewart Island and we have had a ball.
After a team talk, we all agree that your tour was the highlight of our trip and would like to thank Geoff and your wonderful selection of Hosts for the fantastic hospitality given to us all.
Lee your organization of food etc and your special touches in respect of linen, duvets and towels were also very much appreciated and believe me the Shearer's Quarters were surprisingly very comfortable".
Lyn & Lloyd
What's included:
- Guaranteed access through Molesworth and Rainbow Stations
- Access to four private farms
- Days driving around high country property with the station owner
- Two nights stay in authentic comfortable high country shearer's accommodation
- One nights accommodation at Hanmer Springs
- Two homestead lunches
- One homestead dinner
- One on farm evening BBQ
- Three breakfasts
- Two outback picnic lunches
- Suprises for the ladies
- Morning and afternoon refreshments on all days
- Use of two way radios so you can hear all the great commentary
- Satellite phone and safety gear carried by lead vehicle
- Visit the smallest bar in NZ
What to bring:
- Your own 4X4 vehicle*
- Spare tools, jack etc
- Fire extinguisher
- Folding camp chairs (1 per person for your group)
- Small shovel
- Tyre repair kit to suit your vehicle
- Warm clothing and suitable footwear for limited walking
- Swimming Gear for thermal pools in Hanmer
- Toilet Gear and an extra blanket
- BYO Alcohol
Book soon as tours are limited to six vehicles per departure
Cost $1365 per person
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