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Rare Penguins return to Milford Sound
Monday, 30 January 2012, 10:28 am | Southern Discoveries
The Fiordland Crested Penguin (Tawaki) checks out the Milford Sound Wharf on a gorgeous day in the fiord. More >>
Summer Snow in Milford Sound
Monday, 16 January 2012, 4:44 pm | Southern Discoveries
A stunning vista greeted Southern Discoveries guests at Milford Sound this morning. A bright summers day and calm conditions reflected an unseasonably snowcapped Mitre Peak in the still, clear waters of the fiord. This gorgeous image was snapped by ... More >>
Spectator experience goes global at Challenge Wanaka
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 2:44 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Spectators can enjoy New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka, even more when the race kicks off on 21 January with the addition of a monster screen in the centre of the lakeside town featuring live aerial coverage from the swim, ... More >>
Southern Discoveries launches new kayak operation in Milford
Monday, 14 November 2011, 2:18 pm | Southern Discoveries
A stunning new kayaking trip in one of the most majestic places in the world has been launched by premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries. The company is operating a scenic kayaking trip in sheltered Harrison Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford ... More >>
Sinbad Gully Kiwi “thriving” in Milford Sound sanctuary
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 2:41 pm | Southern Discoveries
A pair of breeding Kiwi introduced eight months ago to a remote valley overlooking Milford Sound are plump, happy and thriving, thanks to a joint project to establish a sanctuary for native species alongside New Zealand’s most photographed mountain. More >>
Milford Deep Underwater Observatory re-opens for holidays
Saturday, 8 October 2011, 3:23 pm | Southern Discoveries
Media Release from Southern Discoveries 7 October 2011 Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory re-open in time for school holidays A hugely popular Milford Sound attraction will be welcoming back children and families in ... More >>
Southern Discoveries named Operator of the Year 2011
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 5:18 pm | Southern Discoveries
Premier tourism company Southern Discoveries Ltd, based in Te Anau and Queenstown, has been named Operator of the Year 2011 by the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC). The win was announced at the annual ITOC awards night held in Tauranga last night ... More >>
Rare Penguin comes ashore in Milford Sound
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 4:25 pm | Southern Discoveries
Rare Fiordland Crested Penguins or ‘Tawaki’ have arrived in Milford Sound for the nesting season, delighting visitors and nature guides aboard Encounter Cruises operated by Southern Discoveries. More >>
Milford Discovery Centre closed
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 2:12 pm | Southern Discoveries
Tourism operator Southern Discoveries has announced that the Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory are unavailable until further notice. A severe storm on Friday night (July 8 2011) battered the landing pontoon for the centre and ... More >>
Challenge Wanaka chosen to feature at University of Otago
Monday, 13 June 2011, 2:08 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka has featured as a case study by one of New Zealand¹s leading centres of learning, the University of Otago, for its tourism and marketing students. The international iron distance triathlon, which takes place each January, attracts over ... More >>
Southern Discoveries Launches Princess Cruise in Queenstown
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 3:23 pm | Southern Discoveries
One of Milford Sound’s oldest and most well-established tourism operators has expanded its business further into the resort town of Queenstown, launching scenic sightseeing cruises on stunning Lake Wakatipu. More >>
Southern Discoveries to open kayak operation
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 12:12 pm | Southern Discoveries
Premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries Ltd has been granted consent by Environment Southland to conduct a kayak operation in Harrison Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford Sound. More >>
Southern Discoveries continues business expansion
Monday, 16 May 2011, 11:15 am | Southern Discoveries
Premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries Ltd is continuing to expand with the acquisition of Go Milford, a Te Anau-based coach and tour operation. More >>
Challenge Wanaka 2012 Entries Open
Friday, 18 February 2011, 1:51 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka 2012 entries opened this week for the world’s most scenic iron distance race set in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. After testing conditions at the recent 2011 event, it has also earned the reputation as being one of the world’s ... More >>
Whyte and Granger win in Lake Wanaka
Sunday, 16 January 2011, 2:05 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Whyte and Granger win in Lake Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (January 15, 2011) – Rising New Zealand professional triathlete Jamie Whyte fought off gusting winds and a tough challenge on the run from veteran Aussie Courtney Ogden and Kiwi Bevan ... More >>
Top women athletes confirm spot at Challenge Wanaka
Thursday, 6 January 2011, 4:43 pm | Challenge Wanaka
World-renowned triathlete and multiple iron distance champion, Belinda Granger (AUS) has confirmed her entry at Challenge Wanaka on 15 January, as has current world age group champion, Belinda Harper (NZL). More >>
Challenge Wanaka gears up for biggest event yet
Monday, 3 January 2011, 6:32 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka gears up for biggest event yet LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (January 3, 2011) – The fifth Challenge Wanaka is set to break all records with the biggest ever field, the largest men’s pro field, the largest expo and the largest performance ... More >>
National marathon champion to race
Thursday, 30 December 2010, 3:43 pm | Challenge Wanaka
National marathon champion to race with ultimate team at Challenge Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (December 30, 2010) – New Zealand women’s marathon champion, Shireen Crumpton, will join forces with Youth Olympic triathlon gold medallist, Aaron Barclay, ... More >>
iPhone first for Challenge Wanaka
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 2:26 pm | Challenge Wanaka
iPhone first for Challenge Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (December 29, 2010) – New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka (9-15 January), is the first New Zealand triathlon to feature on iPhone, allowing supporters and triathlon ... More >>
Milford Sound works its ‘magic’ on Minister
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 4:57 pm | Southern Discoveries
The natural untouched beauty of Milford Sound worked its magic on Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson when she officially launched the Southern Discoveries Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory today More >>
