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Some of the funds were earmarked for a $300,000 project, adopted by Real Journeys, to make Cooper Island in Dusky Sound predator free. [ 36 ] In 2013 Real Journeys purchased a 155-hectare (380-acre) site it had previously leased at Walter Peak on the far shores of Lake Wakatipu and embarked on a major land restoration project. [ 37 ]
In 2004, after operating the business for 14 years, Stewart Island Marine sold the ferry service to Stewart Island Experience — a joint venture between two private individuals and the tourism company Real Journeys. [61] [62] A third vessel seating 160 passengers was added to the service in December 2004. [63]
Bluff Harbour is the northern terminus of the Stewart Island ferry, providing a daily service to and from Oban. The ferry journey across Foveaux Strait is about 39 km (21 nmi) long. [ 3 ] The first scheduled service across Foveaux Strait began in 1877 for weekly mail delivery, but soon also carried passengers and general cargo. [ 4 ]
The county has identified two locations to serve as permanent embarkments for the ferry — one a parcel of land on Helmsman Way, on Hilton Head Island, the other Melrose Landing on Daufuskie Island.
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A second boat for the Daufuskie Island ferry service was approved by Beaufort County, as the service provider looks to end the battle over compliance with the county’s contract.
In 2002, the company was rebranded to Real Journeys. The tourism company (now branded as RealNZ ), is one of the main operators in the South Island tourism market and operates cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sounds , the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu , the Te Anau-au glowworm caves , Stewart Island ferry services, the Cardrona ...