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    • Napier Art Deco Tour
      • 19 – 22 February 2027 Step Back in Time at Napier’s Art Deco Festival Experience the glamour of the roaring 1930’s as Napier comes alive with vintage cars, jazz, and […]

    • History and Heritage Tour of the Coromandel
      • 8 – 14 September 2026 The Coromandel Peninsula does not just have an abundance of natural beauty but is also rich in Māori history and early European settler heritage. This tour will explore the historic town of Thames with a knowledgeable local guide. We visit the Carnegie Library and Thames School of Mines, as well as the Thames Goldmine Experience and Thames Art Gallery. In Coromandel town we will be going on a guided walking tour and we experience the famous Driving Creek Railway and Pottery. As we wind our way around the peninsula, we visit Whitianga for a Glass bottom boat cruise to picturesque Cathedral Cove, a visit to the amazing Lost Spring Spa and we enjoy a lovely lunch with wine tasting at Mercury Bay Estate in Cooks Beach. We will stay for 2 nights in Whangamata as a base to explore the historic town of Waihi with all its gold mining history. We will also take a ride on the historic Goldfields Railway from Waihi to Waikino and visit the Victoria Battery Tramway museum and Karangahake Gorge. On our last day, before heading back to Auckland we have time to explore the Paeroa Historical Maritime Park and Museum.

    • Carvaggio
      • In 1571 an artist was born who would bring about one of the most radical changes in pictorial styles, particularly through his pronounced use of contrasting light and shadow, or […]

    • Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
      • 20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and wander the charming lanes of Hoi An. Discover the pulse of Saigon, cruise the tranquil Mekong Delta, and uncover the rich history of Phnom Penh. End your adventure in the awe-inspiring temples of Siem Reap, including the magnificent Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With expert local guides, a tour leader from New Zealand, and a carefully crafted itinerary, this is the perfect journey for those seeking authentic cultural experiences and hidden gems while staying in comfortable 4-star hotels. Limited spots available—book your adventure today!

    • A Career in Ruins
      • Following his popular talk Stonehenge: Old Rocks, New Theories at Te Papa in 2025, UK based Archaeologist and BBC broadcaster Julian Richards has returned to New Zealand’s shores! Join Julian […]

    • West Coast Loop Tour
      • 9 - 14 March 2026 This tour departs from Christchurch by coach over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast and we explore the region with Historical Geography and guide Richard Willis. We’ll learn about local history, the greenstone, gold rush and mining influences, travel the Great Coast Road and discover dramatic coastal landscapes, craggy cliffs, palm-filled forest glades and sublime bays. We’ll take in once-busy gold mining communities and ponder how sailing ships used to navigate the rocks. Highlights include the Hokitika Gorge Walk, the Denniston Plateau and local museums such as the Pounamu Pathway and Kawatiri Coal Town. We’ll leave the West Coast via the Nelson Lakes and Marlborough wine country, then head down the East Coast and inland to Hanmer Springs, before returning to Christchurch. This tour departs from Christchurch by coach over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast and we explore the region with Historical Geography and guide Richard Willis. We’ll learn about local history, the greenstone, gold rush and mining influences, travel the Great Coast Road and discover dramatic coastal landscapes, craggy cliffs, palm-filled forest glades and sublime bays. We’ll take in once-busy gold mining communities and ponder how sailing ships used to navigate the rocks. Highlights include the Hokitika Gorge Walk, the Denniston Plateau and local museums such as the Pounamu Pathway and Kawatiri Coal Town. We’ll leave the West Coast via the Nelson Lakes and Marlborough wine country, then head down the East Coast and inland to Hanmer Springs, before returning to Christchurch.

    • Those Mitford Girls!
      • The aristocratic Mitford sisters were writers and socialites, biographers and essayists. Jessica, who wrote Hons and Rebels and The American Way of Death, was a communist and human rights activist. […]

    • Dunedin Art & History Tour
      • Join us for a custom-made exciting journey to Dunedin, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history, vibrant art, and captivating culture as we explore a variety of fascinating locations. […]

    • Building The Stage We Stand On: Director’s Talk & High Tea with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
      • In this intimate conversation with Director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, we will hear about what she looks for when selecting plays, how she works with her creative teams and actors on big themes that resonate with audiences and how she approaches working with content of social and political power, and why this is important to the work she does. Enjoy an Eat Your Art Out High Tea (included in your ticket price) while hearing Lyndee-Jane speak on leadership, legacy, creation, impact and theatre that changes the world.

    • Whanganui Historic Homes Tour
      • 8-11 October 2025 We are joined by a local historian to look at many aspects of New Zealand history, including settlement, lifestyle, and design. We view private properties that are not open to the general public, hidden away in the beautiful New Zealand countryside where little has changed since their period of construction, between 1880–1915.

    • A Wairarapa Weekender
      • 27-28 September 2025 This tour offers visits to Wairarapa gardens at historic homesteads that aren’t usually open to visit as individuals, plus we check out Greytown and Featherston townships with their eclectic shops and historical buildings and have dinner in Masterton with an interesting guest speaker.

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