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21/04/2025

It’s Earth Day 🌍

And today we’re reflecting on our purpose - to protect the incredible places we play in.

If you've travelled with us, or plan to, you're part of that mission. Whether you've directly supported our projects, learnt something new, or simply connected with nature, it all makes a difference.

And thanks to you, and our incredible teams putting in the mahi, we've so far:
🐀 Removed over 5,800 introduced predators
🪤 Set more than 1,900 traps
🌱 Planted over 29,000 native trees
🐦 Helped relocate endangered species to safer habitats

Check out some of our key conservation projects below!
And thank you for being part of the journey - there’s more good to come.

15/04/2025

🐮 LAST CHANCE to Find Dougal
 
It’s the last day of Find Dougal, and it seems our woolly wanderer is hiding in plain sight. Think tall, feathered, and not too far from HQ 👀
 
Solve today’s clue, track him down, and you could win our final Walter Peak family experience 🎁
 
👉 Head to our Story for the full clue
🐮 Free to play
📅 April 16 – LAST CHANCE
🎁 Grand prize up for grabs
✨ Follow .newzealand to find him first
 
It’s your last chance to catch Dougal before he heads home to Walter Peak…go get him!

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14/04/2025

🐮 Dougal’s on the move again!

Our favourite Highland Cow has wandered off from Walter Peak High Country Farm…

Think you can crack today’s clue and find him before anyone else?

🔍 Think flowers, music, and a shady seat, right in the heart of Queenstown...
👉 Head to our Story for the full clue!

🗓️ Find Dougal April 15 & 16
🐮 Free to play
📍 A new location each day
🎁 Find Dougal and win
✨ Follow us for clues!

Queenstown’s fluffiest fugitive is still on the loose - time to track him down! 👀

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13/04/2025

🐮 It’s ON, Queenstown – Find Dougal starts now!

Dougal the Highland Cow has broken out of his home at Walter Peak High Country Farm, and he’s kicking off his big adventure somewhere around Queenstown…

Think you can guess where he’s hiding?

Today’s clue is…
🔍 Think gold rush and a slice of Queenstown history!
👉 Head to our STORY for the full clue.

🗓️ Find Dougal on April 14, 15 & 16
🐮 Free to play
📍 A new location each day
🎁 Daily prizes
🕵️ Follow .newzealand for clues

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10/04/2025

Heads up, Queenstown – something fluffy is about to shake up your school holidays! 🐮
 
From April 14–16, our beloved Highland Cow, Dougal, will be hiding somewhere around Queenstown... and we need your help to bring him home to Walter Peak High Country Farm.
 
Each day, we’ll drop a clue right here. Crack it, head to the secret spot, and you just might find Dougal – and a prize – waiting for your whānau 🎁
 
You’ll be in to win one of three unforgettable Walter Peak family experiences – from farm fun and delicious dining to scenic lake cruises ✨
 
🐮 Free to play
🐮 New clues daily (April 14–16)
🐮 One grand prize for the first to find him each day
🐮 Follow us for your clues 👉 .newzealand
 
Get ready to play detective – Queenstown’s fluffiest fugitive is on the move.

09/04/2025

Not all who wander are lost...
but this one definitely is 🐮
 
Someone fluffy has gone walkabout from his home at Walter Peak - a slice of high country farm life just a short boat ride across Lake Whakatipu from Queenstown.
 
Save the dates! Help us Find Dougal the Highland Cow so we can return him to where he belongs.
 
🔍 April 14, 15 & 16
📍 Hiding somewhere in Queenstown
🎁 Find Dougal and win
👀 Follow us for daily clues

31/03/2025

Doubtful Sound is shedding the self-doubt and stepping into its power 😍

Introducing ✨ Definitely Sound ✨
Because with views this unreal, who’s doubting anything?

Are you here for it? We certainly are 💚

27/03/2025

Have you heard the news?
You can now explore New Zealand without even leaving the couch! 🎮

To celebrate Pātea Doubtful Sound’s inclusion in the new Minecraft DLC World, “Aotearoa, New Zealand”, we’ve put together a NZ travel itinerary for when you’re ready to explore for real!

From the wild landscapes of Fiordland to glowworm-lit caves in Te Anau, across rugged Stewart Island, and into adventurous Queenstown, let us inspire you with some of NZ’s must-see locations ✨

If the game hasn’t made you want to explore NZ, we hope this will!
🔗Tap the link below to start exploring

Explore New Zealand in real life with this Minecraft-inspired itinerary. Experience breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and epic adventures with RealNZ.

25/03/2025

📣 Calling all Walter Peak fans 📣
We’re renaming the Walter Peak Eco Experience and we need your help!

If you’ve never been, here’s some insight into what the tour is all about…

✨ Start with a cruise across Lake Whakatipu and arrive at Walter Peak High Country Farm

🌱 Enjoy a tour of the grounds and a taste test & forage in our restaurant garden

🌳 Relax on a scenic peninsula stroll & plant a native tree while you’re there

🥗 End your experience with a delicious, chef-cooked light lunch, featuring your foraged finds

We’ll leave the options in the comments below, like which one you think should be the new name ⬇️

22/03/2025

It’s time to make a difference 🌍

Earth Hour starts now in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’re here to inspire ways to spend it...

Reconnect with nature
✨ Go stargazing
🌄 Take an evening stroll
💚 Learn more about our planet, or have a meaningful chat with a friend

Conserve
💡 Switch off all lights for 1 hour
📱 Take a screen break for 1 hour
🌿 Choose 1 new sustainable habit to carry beyond Earth Hour

Give
🌱 Donate to a conservation charity/project of your choice
🙋 Sign up for volunteer conservation work in your area
💌 Follow a new page dedicated to sustainability or conservation

Whether you’re gazing at the stars or stepping into a more sustainable routine, we hope you’ll take a moment to celebrate and thank our beautiful Earth!

20/03/2025

One of the best things to do in Queenstown✨

And now you’re in the know! Are you indulging in a BBQ buffet, doing some good on an Eco Tour, or making fluffy friends on a Farm Tour?

If you’re still unsure, you can read our Ultimate Guide to Walter Peak at the link below 💚

🔗 https://www.realnz.com/en/blog/walter-peak-high-country-farm-the-ultimate-guide/

18/03/2025

From the elusive kiwi to the chatter of kākāriki, Rakiura Stewart Island is a dream for all bird lovers!
If that's you, you'll want to check out the below 🥝

Discover some of the rare and endangered birds you’ll see on a Stewart Island cruise and guided Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary walk.

13/03/2025

Tell us about the best NZ travel experience you've ever had✨

10/03/2025

Come to lunch with us at Walter Peak High Country Farm!

💙 Start with a lake cruise
✨ Indulge in a gourmet buffet
🍰 Don’t skip dessert
🌱 Explore the restaurant vegetable gardens

This really is one of the best things to do in Queenstown, and now you can get 20% off with the code SPIRIT20 ✨

07/03/2025

Today is International Women's Day, and we want to celebrate all of the incredible wāhine that make RealNZ what it is.

Across our team they're skippers navigating the fiords, rural guides giving guests a true kiwi experience, nature guides spotting native birds in the trees, chefs crafting unforgettable dining experiences - and beyond. Their expertise, dedication, and passion shape the impact we have on our guests and the backyards we play in.

Today, we acknowledge their mahi, their leadership, and their unwavering commitment to protecting and sharing the beauty of this place we’re lucky to call home. To all the wāhine of RealNZ and beyond—your impact doesn’t go unnoticed.

We celebrate you today and every day 💚

03/03/2025

Protecting Aotearoa's taonga species takes teamwork, and this World Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating the power of partnership in conservation 💚

One of our most recent milestones was the release of a group of takahē into the Rees Valley in Otago - an incredible step forward for one of Aotearoa's rarest birds. A couple of weeks ago, that goal became a reality, but not without the help of other incredible conservation partners.

18 takahē now call the valley home, with another group set to join them later this year. The ultimate goal is to have a thriving population of up to 80 takahē in the Rees Valley by 2025 ✨

From fundraising efforts to the actual translocation, this project was a true coming together and one we are so proud to have been a part of.

Ngā mihi nui Southern Lakes Sanctuary, Takahē Recovery, Department of Conservation, and other valued partners.

Read more about the takahē release below 💙

Eighteen takahē are released into Rees Valley, marking a major conservation win supported by RealNZ’s Conservation Ball and partner efforts.

27/02/2025

Is a multi-day cruise in the remotest parts of New Zealand worth it? Decide for yourself in our blog below, and if that isn't enough to tempt you, get $750 off your Preservation Inlet Discovery Expedition for a limited time only ✨

Discover real wilderness. Find out how our Discovery Expeditions are the ultimate way to tick off multiple bucket-list experiences in one almighty adventure.

26/02/2025

A lake, a pass, a hidden fiord - can you guess where this is? ✨