Muzzle Station - 4 Day Tour

In collaboration with Fiona and Guy Redfern of Muzzle Station, we can offer you a rare opportunity to visit one of the most remote farms in New Zealand.

Muzzle station is not far from the seaside township of Kaikoura as the falcon flies, but to get there takes over 25 river crossings by 4 wheel drive vehicle, including the main confluence the Clarence River. There is also the 1,370 metre high, steep mountain range to drive over, with the hope of stunning views and alpine plants.

Fiona's parents Tina and Colin Nimmo brought part of Bluff Station which belonged to the Murray family and renamed it Muzzle Station in the early 1980s. They also leased part of the Clarence Reserve from the Department of Conservation.

Fiona and Guy now run the farm while raising and home schooling their two children. Colin and Tina now run the finishing farm on flats in nearby Kaikoura.

They run hereford cattle and merino sheep as well as producing their own special high country honey.

Because of their isolation both fly their private aeroplane for access to town on a regular basis, sometimes the rams even get a ride! A helicopter in the paddock near the homestead is used for mustering and getting around their extensive property. Mustering is also done on horse back.

Insurance

Personal insurance is recommended for all participants and their equipment and personal belongings as no insurance is included in the trip fees. 

Covid 19 Health and Safety Update 

Your safety on tour is our highest aim, we are frequently assessing our Covid 19 procedures and policies and working with the Tourism Industry Association and our peers to ensure we are making decision on the latest, factual information. 

Vaccination 

In line with tourism industry standards, we require that you to provide a copy of your Ministry of Health Vaccine Record Card (or Vaccine Passport) at time of booking or as soon as possible before your tour. You need to have your final vaccination no later than 14 days before your tour departure date. 

Social distancing and masks 

Because of our tour’s vaccination status and because our transport is private, social distancing is not required in the vehicle and masks can be worn or not as you feel comfortable. 

You will need to bring your own supply of mask for your tour for when we visit our tour partners, who require that they be worn, for example restaurants. Our full list of Covid polices can be found here. https://www.driftwoodecotours.co.nz/before-your-tour 

Customers who live in the level 3 region 

We really feel for you, it has been a long time in lock down and we appreciate how you have looked the rest of the country. We understand that you will be eagerly awaiting getting away to some wild and interesting places once the restrictions lift, we look forward to your company on tour.