Step back in time and discovery a recreated late 1800’s gold-rush village. Ride the steam train through native rainforest, experience the sights and sounds of a working sawmill, follow the water races to the Gold Claim where our gold miner will tutor you to pan for your own gold, enrich yourself in history in Chinatown and watch the show in the holographic theatre. Over 30 shops and buildings to explore. Full catering facilities for groups and conferences up to 250.

Ōamaru Penguins is a Qualmark Gold accredited conservation experience in Ōamaru, home to the smallest penguin in the world — the little penguin, or kororā. With an ever-growing colony of around 600 birds, Ōamaru Penguins offers visitors a rare, close-up look at this native New Zealand species in its natural habitat.

By day, explore our Discovery Centre, see the penguins in specially designed nesting boxes, and wander the breeding colony. After sunset, watch as little penguins return home from a day fishing at sea during our Evening Viewing.

Since 1993, we’ve carried out ongoing research to monitor Ōamaru’s little penguin population and support the species’ wider conservation. Every bird in the colony is tracked, giving us one of the most detailed breeding records of any little penguin site in the country.

Located just 5 minutes from Ōamaru’s town centre, we’re an easy stop for visitors exploring the South Island. Adopt a penguin or visit our gift shop to support our conservation work directly.

The Leisure Time Group is a family-owned and operated New Zealand travel company that has been providing inspirational and unforgettable experiences since 1987.
Our core purpose is Enriching lives through great experiences.

 Our family of brands includes:

TRAVEL TIME SOUTH PACIFIC
A full-service Inbound Tour Operator for New Zealand and Australia – our experienced teams create quality ground arrangements for international wholesalers, agents and their clients.

PURE DISCOVERIES®
Travel our way and experience New Zealand with Pure Discoveries; buy direct from New Zealand travel professionals with our wide-range of tour products.

LEISURE TIME TOURS
New Zealand touring company with a domestic travel club, its own fleet of motor coaches and over thirty years’ experience providing coach tours and charters.

Totally Tourism – New Zealand sightseeing and adventure activities: The Helicopter Line; Milford Sound Scenic Flights; Challenge Rafting;  Mitre Peak Cruises; Glacier Helicopters; Alpine Guides; and Harris Mountains Heli-Ski.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries have been operating the integral connecting link between the North and South islands of NZ for over 20 years. Sailing between downtown Wellington city and the Marlborough Sounds 50 times a week, 7 times daily. This iconic, must-do journey across Cook Strait takes about 3.5 hours, during which tourists will experience some of the world’s most breath-taking scenery. So much more than a form of transport, the Bluebridge ferry is a Kiwi experience must -do.

While onboard experience full-service sailings, enjoy fresh local food prepared by their onboard chefs and wash it down with locally brewed coffee, craft beer or wine from the Marlborough region. FIT or guided groups, there are sailing options for walk on and/or drive on in all manner of rental car, campervan, and motorhomes vehicles. Pre purchase a private cabin with ensuite for your customers. Perfect for travelers to store their belongings and have a hot shower, when they’re not too busy exploring the ship and enjoying the spectacular views.