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RealNZ eyes major lake cruise expansion 12th August 2026 /

RealNZ eyes major lake cruise expansion

RealNZ is seeking approval to operate up to 960 scenic and charter cruises a year on Lake Te Anau as part of a new 30-year concession application.


RealNZ’s Cardrona opens, Treble Cone delayed… 26th June 2026 /

RealNZ’s Cardrona opens, Treble Cone delayed…

Cardrona Alpine Resort near Wānaka has officially opened for the 2026 winter season after a successful snowmaking campaign supported by natural snowfall this week.


Southern ski fields delay opening again 23rd June 2026 /

Southern ski fields delay opening again

RealNZ’s Cardrona Alpine Resort is hoping to open its learner slopes on Friday but it is dependent on conditions.


Cardrona, Treble Cone launch NZ’s first smartphone lift pass 9th June 2026 / /

Cardrona, Treble Cone launch NZ’s first smartphone lift pass

A new mobile app that allows skiers and snowboarders to use their smartphones as lift passes.


RealNZ’s Cardrona to host inaugural Snow League World Challenge with govt backing… 4th June 2026 / /

RealNZ’s Cardrona to host inaugural Snow League World Challenge with govt backing…

The global competition will bring the world’s top snow sports athletes to the ski field near Wānaka.


Southern operators make conservation push in Fiordland 20th May 2026 /

Southern operators make conservation push in Fiordland

Southern Discoveries and RealNZ have announced new conservation initiatives across Fiordland.


Tourism stakeholders back govt’s conservation reforms… 8th May 2026 / /

Tourism stakeholders back govt’s conservation reforms…

The govt says a new Bill is the most significant reform of conservation legislation in nearly 40 years.


RealNZ relaunches Conservation Ball as Night for Nature, opens ticket ballot 30th April 2026

RealNZ relaunches Conservation Ball as Night for Nature, opens ticket ballot

RealNZ is relaunching its Conservation Ball as A Night for Nature and introducing a ballot system to manage demand for the typically sold-out Queenstown fundraiser.


RealNZ eyes new Walter Peak visitor experiences after tourism zone approved 16th April 2026 /

RealNZ eyes new Walter Peak visitor experiences after tourism zone approved

The operator says the Environment Court decision paves the way for new visitor experiences at its farm attraction.


RealNZ sales boss Scott McNab departs 1st April 2026 /

RealNZ sales boss Scott McNab departs

RealNZ chief customer and sales officer Scott McNab has left the position.


…as pricing pressure builds on operators, who are holding the line for now 20th March 2026 / /

…as pricing pressure builds on operators, who are holding the line for now

Operators with significant land transport businesses have taken a cautious approach to raising prices.


RealNZ seeks more Fiordland sailings 19th February 2026 /

RealNZ seeks more Fiordland sailings

Real Journeys Limited, which trades as RealNZ, has applied to increase the number of its scenic cruise sailings in Fiordland and Rakiura Stewart Island.