{"id":2124,"date":"2020-07-23T16:51:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T04:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.myfoodbag.co.nz\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2020-07-23T16:51:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T04:51:08","slug":"fiordland-is-calling-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2020\/07\/23\/fiordland-is-calling-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiordland is calling you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>One lucky foodie can win the trip of a lifetime to explore one of Aotearoa&#8217;s finest.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/harpersandbox.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Fiordland-Discov-12-Boat-CREDIT-Andrew-Rae-Ignition-Self-Drive_-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2130\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Photo: Andrew Rae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the south-western corner of New Zealand lies the majestic Fiordland, home to the snow-capped Southern Alps, remarkable glacier-carved fiords, ancient rainforest, shimmering lakes, spectacular waterfalls, and pristine vistas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One lucky foodie will be whisked away to this picture-perfect destination thanks to our friends at Fiordland Discovery \u2013 a family owned and operated Kiwi company with roots deeply entrenched in this incredible region \u2013 for a Fiordland adventure valued at over $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of this once-in-a-lifetime experience is a luxury seven-day cruise for two aboard the <em>Fiordland Jewel<\/em> to explore the stunning Preservation Inlet and the surrounding southern fiords while taking in New Zealand\u2019s largest national park in complete luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom-built by husband and wife team Rob Swale and Kate Rollason, the one-of-a-kind <em>Fiordland Jewel <\/em>catamaran features a helipad, hot tub, nine cabins with private ensuites and chef-prepared cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey kicks off with a scenic helicopter ride from Te Anau. Take in the breathtaking views from the air as you make your way to the <em>Fiordland Jewel<\/em> in Preservation Inlet. For the next five days, cruise through the awe-inspiring Dusky and Breaksea Sounds, and Preservation and Chalky Inlets, with the option of some fishing if the weather permits (fingers crossed!). On the last day, the <em>Fiordland Jewel <\/em>departs from Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound and heads to Manapouri for the end of the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1080' height='608' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ngaCLmqa?preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=1&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Included in this amazing prize is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Helicopter transfer from Te Anau to the <em>Fiordland Jewel<\/em><\/li><li>All meals<\/li><li>Complimentary tea &amp; coffee<\/li><li>Toiletries available \u2013 Body Wash &amp; Shampoo\/Conditioner (Evolu)<\/li><li>Hairdryer in each cabin<\/li><li>Linen &amp; bath towels<\/li><li>Top-deck hot tub use (weather dependent)<\/li><li>Bus ride over the Wilmot Pass and boat ride over Lake Manapouri<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*For more details about this giveaway, visit <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/try.myfoodbag.co.nz\/fiordland-discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try.myfoodbag.co.nz\/fiordland-discovery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:48% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Fiordland-circle-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2135\" title=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fiordland: &#8220;The Eighth Wonder of the World&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Named Te Wahipounamu, meaning \u2018the place of the greenstone\u2019<\/li><li>Fiordland\u2019s West Coast is deeply indented by 14 fiords spanning 215km of coastline<\/li><li>New Zealand\u2019s largest national park, covering 1.2 million hectares<\/li><li>Described by author Rudyard Kipling (<em>The Jungle Book<\/em>) as the \u201ceighth wonder of the world\u201d<\/li><li>At 412 metres, Doubtful Sound is the deepest of New Zealand\u2019s fiords<\/li><li>Features a 500km network of walking tracks<\/li><li>Listed as a United Nations World Heritage Site in 1990<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One lucky foodie can win the trip of a lifetime to explore one of Aotearoa&#8217;s finest. 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