THINK SUSTAINABLE WITH ECO MINDED TOURS

WONDERING where you want to travel this Autumn with international travel becoming increasingly expensive? Travel local, think sustainable with eco minded Driftwood Eco Tours who are offering two great new options for the savvy traveller.

West Coast, past present and future 6-day tour

This new tour takes you on a time travel journey narrated by locals of our early pioneer ancestors. This in depth and fun tour introduces you to some of the West Coast’s most knowledgeable characters who will be showing us around visitor destinations many never get to see.

Phil Barker who was featured in the New Zealand Geographic will take you on a big tree hunt, off track to see some of New Zealand’s largest native trees.

We are equally honoured to have Te Rua Mason of Ngãti Waewae tell us the story of the pounamu at the side of the sacred and beautiful Arahura River.

Mickey Ryan will take you on a tour to the Denniston Plateau where you will learn about the mining from the locals.

Many more local experiences have been fossicked out just for you.

Kaikoura, Mountain to the Sea 5-day tour

This popular new tour shows you Kaikoura as you have never seen it before. Staying each evening at the relaxing Te Mahuru Retreat. You will be taken on a new adventure each day into the back country of Kaikoura.

Imagine flying along in an allterrain vehicle driven by your local guide Alistair Trewin who will share with you his personal stories of farming on Glenstrae.

One day traces the flight path of the rare and endangered Huttons shearwater from the water where they dive for fish to their mountain top home, guided by Nicky McArthur of Puhi Peaks, one of New Zealand largest QEII conservation areas.

A highlight is a 4x4 drive into the Clarence Reserve, farmed by Muzzle Station, over the mountain pass of the Seaward Kaikoura’s. This day offers stunning views and stories of early farming. All tours include delicious catering and beverages, and many more opportunities to enjoy local farming hospitality and more stories, such as the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. 

MORE INFO:

These small group tours are strictly limited so if you are interested, please contact Driftwood Eco Tours now for an no obligation copy of the itinerary or hop onto their colourful website at driftwoodecotours.co.nz of ring one of the friendly team at 0800 708 844 now.