Marlborough Wine Tours, Marlborough Sounds Cruises, New Zealand

Marlborough Travel and Grey Power Travel Club

Newsletter for October 2009

Spring greetings to all our members…

We do hope everyone has managed to keep warm over the long cold winter months … it’s so heartening to see Spring has arrived and to see the bare trees shaking off the winter cold and downing their spring gowns… a very beautiful time of year and a promise of warmer days ahead J

It has certainly been a while since we have been in touch with our newsletter and a lot has happened since we sent out our last one …

Of note we have since purchased a wonderfully comfortable 41 seater coach featuring cosy leather seats, a “kneeling facility” for easier access and plenty of leg room along with a DVD player. Also lots of luggage space underneath.

These extra comforts do make all the difference while touring and so we look forward to sharing this with you.

Some of you will be Grey Power Members and will have read in the latest Grey Power newsletter in the Saturday Express (first Saturday of every month) that we have done a joint initiative for group travel. The results of this have been most encouraging and we look forward to a productive working relationship along side Grey Power.

The results of the survey has indicated that there is significant interest in arranging group tours that involve escaping the colder winter temperatures in search of a more sociable warmer climate in warmer places such as Australia and the Pacific Islands.

We are keen to know of members who would like to learn more of these packages planned for next winter…

Anyone wanting more information please contact us here at the office

Marlborough Travel ph: 577-9997 or Grey Power ph: 578-4950…

Brrrr…Enough of winter, lets move onto warmer days ..

Closer to home we have some great trips coming up:

Please Note: GP = Grey Power

All trips limited to 40 seats only. Bookings already being taken so please if you’re interested book soon.

For a full itinerary on any trip please contact Marlborough Travel or Grey Power

· Thursday 29 October 09 : Culverden Christmas Fete. Fully booked.

· Monday 16 ^th November 09: Barewood Garden Awatere Valley afternoon tour. Listed on the Gardens’ of National Significance this is a stunning rural garden experience. 1pm Departure from Blenheim, retuning around 5pm.

GP discount: $48.00pp non GP: $59.00pp.

· Monday 23 November 09: Nelson Lakes and Nelson Day tour: Interesting stops including a private garden in Nelson. Travel through the Wairau Valley to Lake Rotoiti for morning tea, then through to Nelson for afternoon tea in the garden. Departure from Blenheim at 9am and return by 5.30pm.

GP discount: $85.00pp non GP: $95.00pp

· Monday 14 December 09: Muller Station Awatere Valley Day Tour. Enjoy a sumptuous farm style lunch and learn about life on this remote station. 9am departure from Blenheim and up through the Awatere, on the way back visit the brand new state of the art winery at Yealands. Returning to Blenheim around 5.30pm.

GP discount: $88.00pp non GP: $96.00pp

· Wednesday 16 ^th – Sunday 20 ^th December 09: West Coast Wanderer. 5 days/4 nights. A lot of thought has gone into this tour to ensure it encompasses the true “West Coast Spirit”. It will be a trip to remember. Talk to us about this tour and have a read through the full itinerary. A great trip.

GP Discount: $895.00pp non GP: $985.00pp

· Wednesday 13 ^th January 2010 : Pelorus Bridge and Shark Nett Gallery afternoon tour. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the native reserve at Pelorus Bridge, then visit an exciting new venture at Shark Nett Galley . 1.00pm departure from Blenheim for a great afternoon out, returning by 5pm.

GP Discount: $48.00pp non GP $58.00pp

Special Cruises Coming up

Sunday Sounds Scenic

Every Sunday in October come and enjoy an afternoon cruise on Odyssea around the Kenepuru Sound. A wonderful way to see a great part of the Marlborough Sounds. Departure from Havelock Marina at 1.30pm for a 3 hour scenic cruise including a visit to a Mussel Farm where we serve freshly steamed mussels. Special price at $55.00 per person for every Sunday in October.

Greenshell Mussel Cruise

Our Cruise season begins on November 2 and we operate cruises everyday through to 31 March. Departure from Havelock Marina at 1.30pm for a 3 hour Mussel cruise including a visit to a Mussel Farm where we serve freshly steamed mussels with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Normal price at $110.00 per person, Special GP - friends and family Discount: $95.00pp

If anyone does not wish to receive future newsletters or be removed from our Travel Club database please advise us here at the office ph: 577-9997

or email info@marlboroughtravel.co.nz

And as always if anyone has any ideas about future trips please call our office and we will be happy to listen to your suggestions! We look forward to hearing back from you soon!