Molesworth Tours - 4 Day Tour For Two Silver Fox Prize

Go into the draw and win a Station & Nelson Lakes Heritage 4 day Tour prize for two valued at $3310!

You are going to love meeting local farmers in their homes, staying in heritage accommodation at Ugbrooke Country Estate, discovering Molesworth and Rainbow Stations, as well as staying at the historic Tophouse in the Nelson Lakes and a night at Hanmer Springs thermal resort village. 

Experience a Molesworth Heritage Tour This Year

A great trip - wish we could do it all over again. Thanks. Callum and Caroline Sinclair. Scotland.

Itinerary-Blenheim - Pacific Coast - Ugbrooke Country Estate - Awatere Valley - Molesworth Station - Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort - Lake Tennyson -Tarndale Lakes - Rainbow Station - Tophouse - Lake Rotoiti - Lake Rotoroa - Wairau Valley - Blenheim.

Day one  Departing Blenheim 8 am we first head to the Awatere Valley. Enjoy meeting local olive growers with morning tea in their home near the township of Ward on the Pacific Coast. Learn about New Zealand's early sheep farming history and see for yourself the changes in land use today.
 
Enjoy lunch on an East Coast farm amongst picturesque farmland and hear the local history and tales from 3rd generation farmers.

Wine tasting of the Awatere Valley's newest winery and the Worlds most eco advanced winery, Yealands Estate.

Arrive at Ugbrooke Country Estate where you'll have time to explore the garden, swim, walk among the vineyards, try the 9 hole pitch and putt course, play bowls, or just enjoy the beautiful country setting, sitting on the expansive verandah over looking Clifford Bay. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Awatere wine with your meal, a fully stocked cash bar is available for further purchases.
                                                             
Day two takes you into the remote Marlborough high country with a morning tea visit with the family on a historic station, before reaching the mighty Molesworth Station.

Soak up the atmosphere and breath the mountain air. Enjoy hearing tales of times past, and just be amazed at the vast expansive views and clear blue skies of Molesworth Station.

Arrive at Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort to stay at The Drifters Inn late afternoon with time to enjoy a walk, wander through the township or soak in the hot pools before dinner.

Day three we journey to the remote and beautiful lake Tennyson and through the beech forest of the Rainbow Valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wide open spaces and stretch your legs at Tarndale Lakes.

We also visit Hell's Gate, Conner’s Creek, Island Saddle (New Zealand's highest driveable pass), Coldwater Creek, the historic Rainbow Accommodation House, and if you're brave you can cross the Lee's Creek swing bridge.

Overnight at Tophouse, an historic accommodation house [built in 1887]in the Nelson Lakes region. You will enjoy an evening stepping back in time and enjoy the quiet serenity of the house. You can purchase local wines and beers from the smallest bar in New Zealand located at the end of the verandah.

Day four begins with a healthy breakfast, then a visit to Lake Rotoroa for a morning tea beside the lake, then a casual drive to the Howard Valley. Lunch is on a sundrenched deck overlooking the meandering Howard River and surrounding hills. After lunch a detour into Lake Rotoiti to feed the ducks and eels. Later afternoon tea in the garden setting on a lavender farm, with the opportunity to purchase healthy lavender products,before heading down the Wairau valley through farmland and vineyards arriving back in Blenheim by 5.30 pm.

Tour Dates - Dates for the Station & Nelson Lakes Heritage 4 day Tour prize for two valued at $3310 are at the discretion of Molesworth Tours.

Taking bookings for spring tours now contact us with your holiday plans and we will do our best to assist you.

Fast Tour Facts

• Departs Blenheim  (Transport to Blenhiem not included in prize). at 8:00am
• Overnights: Ugbrooke Country Estate, Drifters Inn in Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort and Tophouse in the Nelson Lakes region.
• Return Blenheim by 5.30 pm on day four
• All meals and morning/afternoon teas provided.
• Bring: Warm clothing, swimming gear (for hot pools), camera.
• Cost: NZD $1655pp GST inclusive single Supplement $200 (Currency Converter)
• High Country Station Stay available for groups of four people

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Tel: +64 3 577 9897

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Published 6th Sep 2010

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