Real NZ > Destination & Product Update for Queenstown & Fiordland NZ

Kiran is Chief Strategy Officer for ANZCRO – Australia & New Zealand DMC

ANZCRO is a leading DMC into Australia & New Zealand with 30 years of experience and 80 staff in offices in Australia and New Zealand. ANZCRO specialises in meticulous customization – developing itineraries based on a brief on the profile of the clients. ANZCRO’s core competitive advantage is our product range – we have 40,000 products contracted from close to 5,000 suppliers in Australia & New Zealand. Products include – accommodation (boutique, serviced apartments, hotels, farm stays, luxury lodges), transfers, tours, trips, activities, attractions, walks & hikes, cycle & e-bite trips, rail, ferries, car and campervan rentals, internal flights, etc. Currently our reservations team are responding to requests for customised itinerary and quotes with a turnaround time of 1-2 business days.

ANZCRO are members of USTOA, ASTA, IATA, ATEC and NZTEC. ANZCRO was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Wholesaler’ at the Australian National Travel Industry Awards in Dec 2023. ANZCRO was awarded Two Magellan 2024 Gold Awards for our website, digital brochures, and Travel Advisor resources hub. ANZCRO has been appointed as the preferred supplier for Australia & New Zealand by Delta Vacations, Ensemble, CCRA, Travel Edge, PATS, Flight Centre Independents, Montecito Village Travel, Legato, WorldVia/Travel Quest, and FORA network.

Nestled amidst New Zealand's Southern Alps, Queenstown and Wānaka are spectacular four-season destinations offering diverse, world-class experiences that connect visitors with the unique surroundings and vibrant communities. Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT) are the Regional Tourism Organisations responsible for both destination marketing and destination management in region.

The DQ and LWT trade team work closely with the travel trade industry to promote the region, providing up-to-date information on new products, experiences and accommodation developments, along with a suite of tools and resources which offer destination overviews and key selling points, helping you to build a strong knowledge foundation.
We work collaboratively with inbound operators, wholesalers, retail agencies, OTA's, airlines and Tourism New Zealand, making connections and helping you confidently craft itineraries and travel experiences that are tailored to your business, and your clients’ needs. We look forward to meeting and sharing this special place with you.

One of the southernmost places on Earth, Murihiku Fiordland Southland is a land beneath vast skies, surrounded by ocean on three sides. Guided by the southern stars, as the earliest navigators were, this is a place where life moves at a rhythm that allows for genuine connection—with the land, the people, and oneself.

From the vibrant community of Waihōpai Invercargill, a city with a soul where history, culture, and nature meet, to the wild frontiers of Te Anau, every journey draws you deeper into the untouched beauty of New Zealand’s southern edge.

On the shores of Lake Te Anau sits the village of Te Anau, ultimate basecamp for Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of hiking. Often called the lungs of New Zealand, Fiordland produces some of the freshest air on Earth. Here, towering peaks and deep fiords invite exploration. Step into Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound; hike, kayak, or cruise through landscapes so immense they defy imagination. In Southland, the wild is bigger, the air is fresher, and the journey is yours to take—guided always by our southern stars.

Founded in 1954, proudly celebrating 70 Years last year. RealNZ is brings you closer to nature. Offering memorable experiences in unique locations across Aotearoa. Motivated by a vision to protect these precious places, today, we strive toward a bold vision for our future; to help the world fall in love with conservation. RealNZ offers experiences in some of the most untouched regions of New Zealand, including Stewart Island, Fiordland and Queenstown. Trips include day and overnight cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Glowworm Caves in Te Anau. In Queenstown, we offer BBQ dining options, Farm Tours at Walter Peak High Country Farm, cruises on the heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw, and whitewater rafting trips.

Stewart Island is a haven for nature lovers and walkers, protected within Rakiura National Park, making it a sanctuary for native birds and plants.

Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine playground in both summer and winter, including wide open ski slopes in winter or dial-up the excitement on the mountain bike and carting trails in summer. Treble Cone, the home of skiing in Wanaka, is the South Island’s largest ski area in both terrain and vertical meters.