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There are many options available to individuals and Tour Groups to be able to visit Molesworth and Rainbow. We are flexible on these and can arrange a tour to suit you or your group.

We operate DAY, TWO & THREE DAY Tours and special 1/2 day Snow tours thru the Winter.

Include Boat, Train, Plane and 4WD options on your journey to access this amazing historic New Zealand icon. After 36 years of operating tours in this area we will be able to assist you.

Tours are available all year round with the Spring and Autumn being our favourite time when these high-country farms are at their absolute best

'Just give us a call with your request and we will do the rest'

Courtesy pick-up and return service from Hanmer Springs, Blenheim & Picton area. We have a secure vehicle and campervan parking area available in Hanmer Springs (no charge).

• Entertaining informative and professional tour guide/driver with over 35yrs experience (Accident free record).

• Full commentary with complementary Tour pace notes and maps.

• Luxury 4WD coaches with air conditioning, satellite phone, intercom, large tinted windows & plenty of head room designed for passenger comfort.

• Professional audited safety plan.

• Department Of Conservation approved Operator

• Time to stretch your legs and take photographs and yes there are Toilets available

• Trips may be subject to weather, track conditions or minimum numbers. Cancellation or postponement service available if we deem that weather or road conditions are unsuitable. 

OWNER/OPERATOR: RICK STIRLING - 36 Years experience of Owning and operating Tours on Molesworth and Rainbow Stations. DOC APPROVED

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Comments Hello Rick, Margaret and I are now back in the UK after our NZ holiday. Looking back on our 5 weeks we had a great time, even though the weather was not too kind to us at times (150 km winds in Wellington and Auckland!) We both agree however that our Molesworth trip with you was the highlight of our holiday, perhaps even the highlight of the four excellent holidays that we have had in New Zealand. It gave us a personal feel for the "real" New Zealand, its history, settlement and rural life. I used to lecture in tourism and I remember telling students that tourism was not just about where you went and what you did: it was also often about who was there to interpret for you what you were seeing. We both believe that it was your knowledge and past experiences that made the day so memorable for us and we would therefore like to thank you most sincerely for "Molesworth." We have yet to put the films on to the computer. When we do so - and if there are any good pictures (I hope that there will be!) - we will let you know and will select one or two to send you. If you would like us to fill in any surveys for you that could help in the production of future literature we would be happy to do so (or quote from this email if you wish.)   Thanks for a marvellous day!   Very Best Wishes David and Margaret Hardman    Dear Rick, Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our Molesworth/Rainbow tour last week and to thank you for the excellent commentary and a wholly great time.  A look through there has been on our list of 'want to do' for some time and you have helped us to achieve it, so a big THANK YOU!  We have already raved about it to numerous people. Best wishes for your continuing future success.   Regards, Ian & Jill McKillop ....................................................................................................................................................... Dear Rick  Ken and I wish to say a big thank you for giving us  two most enjoyable days checking out Molesworth and surrounding areas.   Going with you with your vast and intimate knowledge is the only way,  who like us have a great appreciation for the outdoors and the people who live and work in the "back of beyond". However, we think that to do justice to Molesworth, one has to be taken through with a guide "to get the feel of the history of the place".        Thanks again. Kind regards Rosemary and Ken Hall

Hi Rick, 

I want to thank you for an awesome trip,  it was an insight into the country at the back of beyond.   I did a trip with you before when we went from Hanmer Springs and always wanted to do the other trip up to Rainbow.  I did not realise that when we did the Awatere Valley just how long it was before we got into Molesworth, I was interested in the alpine plants and it would be lovely to see it when the flowers were in bloom but we were a bit too early.  I had always been fascinated by Molesworth and was pleased to have the chance to go and see it.  It is something I will not forget.

Kind regards  Elizabeth Keats. .......................................................................................................................................................

Janet and I would like to thank you for the excellent tour we had with you through Molesworth, St James and Rainbow Stations last week. It was such an interesting two days and with all your knowledge of those areas we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it, We hope to come back again in the autumn some time.
Please pass on our thanks to Bob for his excellent driving - you two make a great team. We were most impressed with the meals supplied and the slick operation of tyre changing on day 2!
Kind regards Peter and Janet Irvine.
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