May 101 minMemories of the Recent Season The team at Driftwood thank you for your support. Will and Sam are guiding at D'Urville Island this week. Will rang me from the hill top...
Apr 81 minWhat is it like on D’Urville Island?Rangitoto ki te Tonga; D’Urville Island, is on the western side of the outer Marlborough Sounds, jutting into the wildly beautiful Tunu...
Jan 302 minFiona's Sub-Antarctic AdventureAt the beginning of December, I set off on adventure of a life time to New Zealand’s Sub-Antarctic Islands with Heritage Expeditions. ...
Jan 92 minLIFE IN THE OUTER PELORUS SOUNDSThere’s a definite theme running through our tour of the Marlborough Sounds; Remoteness. Staying at Waitata lodge located in the outer...
Dec 30, 20213 minARTHURS PASS WILDLIFE AND ALPINE FLORA Sitting in our villa unit at the Bealey Hotel, Arthur’s Pass I look out at the sea of purple lupin that cloak the braided shingle of the...
Oct 22, 20211 minThe Karaka Kitchen's Honey Shortbread! Kia Kaha Aucklanders! We wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you all and would like to thank each of you for what you are...
Oct 8, 20212 minKillermont Station Pre Lamb Shearing with Blades Lindis Pass, Central Otago. Driftwood is always looking for new adventures and new experiences. Some new and some from the past. Today...
Sep 23, 20212 minMeet the Locals of Pelorus SoundsA highlight for many on our Port Ligar Tour is the full day boat tour off the Pelorus Sounds. Departing from Blenheim, we board the...
Sep 2, 20212 minPelorus JackNew Zealand’s first marine mammal tourist attraction. I was brought up with a fairy tale but in this case the fairy tale was true. It is...
Aug 29, 20211 minEllen Orchard's Cheese Scone Recipe A highlight for many who join our Port Ligar Tour is the full day, private boat charter with Pelorus Tours, hosted by the lovely (and...