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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.


Ski review: “Milestone” season for RealNZ’s ski attractions 8th December 2025 / /

Ski review: “Milestone” season for RealNZ’s ski attractions

Season pass sales surged 17% across Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone.


RealNZ doubles down on Piopiotahi premium with new Altitude Tours, Tom Hishon experience 20th October 2025 /

RealNZ doubles down on Piopiotahi premium with new Altitude Tours, Tom Hishon experience

RealNZ has enhanced its premium product at Piopiotahi Milford Sound, partnering with Altitude Tours and Michelin-trained chef Tom Hishon for a new experience.


RealNZ’s Earnslaw returns after longest survey in 113 years 1st October 2025 /

RealNZ’s Earnslaw returns after longest survey in 113 years

The TSS Earnslaw is back on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu after nearly 20 weeks away having its engines cleaned, boilers retubed and engine rods upgraded.


Coronet Peak, Treble Cone finish season 29th September 2025 / /

Coronet Peak, Treble Cone finish season

Two major southern ski fields have closed their seasons.