This month’s newsletter is brimming with incredible travel opportunities across New Zealand and Australia — think vineyard getaways, outback e-bike adventures, cultural celebrations, rare wildlife experiences, and inspiring photography escapes.
Whether you’re travelling solo or bringing a friend, there’s a perfectly crafted tour waiting for you.
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🏃♀️🌊 Ready to run wild on the edge of the world? 🌿✨
Lace up and join us for the 16th Annual Chatham Island Half Marathon, 10km or 5km run/walk set against the raw, rugged beauty of Aotearoa’s most remote island! This is a one-of-a-kind adventure hosted by Chatham Island Adventures & Tours, a brand under Travel With Lesley Whyte
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Our upcoming Chatham Island Photography Retreat will wrap up with something truly special – a photography exhibition at Kopi Bush Retreat! 🖼️🍷
After days of capturing the wild beauty and essence of the Chathams, our retreat participants will showcase their printed images in a pop-up gallery. Locals are invited to join us for a relaxed evening with wine in hand, celebrating these powerful visual stories.
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We’re thrilled (and a little emotional) to share a special milestone — our newsletter community has now grown to 15,000 amazing adventurers, creatives, explorers, and photography lovers!
From the wild coastlines of the Chatham Islands, to the artistic energy of Girls on the Road Again, the inspiring lens of Women in Photography, and the worldwide curiosity of our Wanderlust Travellers Club — every journey we create is made richer because of people like you.
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Unlike other Chatham Island tour operators, Chatham Island Adventures & Tours offers a truly elevated experience. We go beyond the ordinary — from a curated selection of wines with your hosted dinners to exclusive activities crafted in collaboration with passionate Chatham Islanders. Every element of our tours is immersive, authentic, and deeply connected to the land, the people, and the stories of these remote islands.
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Two much-loved Chatham Island brands are coming together to create one absolutely unforgettable experience — introducing Chatham Island Adventures & Tours! 🌿🌊🛶
We’ve combined the best of Hotel Chathams Tours and Chatham Island Tours into one powerful, passionate new brand — offering fully hosted, escorted, and adventure-filled tours that showcase the heart and soul of the Chatham Islands like never before.
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🌿🍷 Who’s up for an April 2026 adventure to the stunning Hunter Valley? 🍷🌿
We’re planning an exploratory tour of New South Wales’ wine and garden paradise — and we want YOU to be part of it! As it’s our very first time touring this region, we’re offering a special reduced rate to reflect the nature of this new adventure. But make no mistake — it will still be packed with all the fun, flair, and fabulousness you’ve come to expect from Travel With Lesley Whyte!
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Coming in 2027… Tigers & Temples – India Unveiled 🇮🇳
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Explore opulent Maharaja palaces, awe-inspiring temple architecture, thrilling wildlife safaris, spiritual havens, and the buzz of modern India — all in one easy-paced, soul-stirring journey.
Perfect for couples and solo travellers alike!
Details coming soon… stay tuned!
We’re beyond excited to announce that Troy Kingi is performing live on the Chatham Islands in March 2026 as part of our Concert in the Garden series!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of Aotearoa’s most iconic musicians in one of New Zealand’s most remote and beautiful locations.
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Two Incredible Adventures – One Epic Destination
Step off the beaten track and into the raw, unfiltered beauty of the Chatham Islands.
Chatham Island Tours Ltd – part of the Travel With Lesley Whyte family – is proud to announce its first two small-group adventures, designed for those who live for the outdoors and crave something off-grid. Get ready for an experience of a lifetime on one of the most remote and spectacular coastlines in the world! From crystal-clear waters to untamed wilderness, these experiences are all about raw nature and real connection.
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