First Prize details

Discover the wildlife-rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before exploring the primordial majesty of Fiordland. Meet in Invercargill on the morning of 4 January, transfer to Bluff and then across to Stewart Island before embarking your ship, Heritage Adventurer. You will enjoy exploring Ulva Island which is rich in history and wildlife. Take the opportunity to explore Oban, New Zealand’s southernmost settlement.

You are welcomed by the grand scale scenery of Fiordland as you sail into the calm waters of Dusky Sound.  During our time in Fiordland we plan to visit Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Acheron Passage, Astronomer’s Point and Pickersgill Harbour as conditions permit.  A fleet of Zodiac tenders ensures all guests are able to maximise their expedition experience.  Unwind in the ship’s library, pool, gym, hot tub, and sauna, or find a quiet place to enjoy a coffee or cocktail from the café and bar. The expedition concludes in Invercargill the morning of 8 January.

Meals and excursions throughout, drinks with lunch and dinner, as well as the expertise of your onboard guides are included. Items of a personal nature are additional. Cabin is on a twin-share basis.

Prize generously donated by Christchurch-based Heritage Expeditions.

Below: The Deck 4 Superior Cabin that awaits the winner!

Second Prize details

“Blue Cottage” is a family owned holiday home, situated on Onawe Flat Road looking out over Duvauchelle.   The cottage is just a 3 minute walk to the Duvauchelle Hotel and a 5 minute walk to access the 1-hour return walk around Onawe Peninsula.

The house dates back to around 1868. While it has had some extensions and renovations over the years it is still very much a cosy cottage with a few modern luxuries added along the way including a log burner, BBQ, dishwasher and accessible wet area shower.

There are three cosy cottage sized bedrooms – Bedroom 1 has a King sized Bed, Bedroom 2 has a King size single bed and Bedroom 3 has a double bed.

Dates for this three-night stay prize are to be agreed with the owners.

Prize generously donated by the owners of “Blue Cottage”

About the raffle

Anneliese Russ is a Year 8 student at Selwyn House School. For her school ‘passion project’, 12 year-old Anneliese has chosen to raise money for Christchurch Riding for the Disabled, a non-profit organisation providing therapy riding sessions for people with disabilities. With Anneliese’s support, we are able to offer two fabulous prizes to be raffled, with all proceeds going to Christchurch RDA.

Our thanks also to Rainbow Print for printing of the raffle tickets for free to ensure that all proceeds go to CRDA.