There’s still time to join Royalburn’s Nadia Lim and Wet Jacket Wines owner Greg Hay on a unique RealNZ Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise this weekend (August 9-10) - and support a good cause at the same time.

All money raised through the event will be donated to KiwiHarvest, a food charity which rescues surplus food and distributes it to community organisations, charities and food banks.

KiwiHarvest Queenstown Lakes hopes the cruise will raise $25,000 - enough to cover its annual funding shortfall in the district.

“Every ticket helps us rescue food that would otherwise go to waste,” KiwiHarvest general manager Gary Hough said. 

“At $750 per ticket, each one prevents nearly two tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and delivers more than 1,600 meals to people in need through partners like Kahu Youth Trust, Baskets of Blessings and Cromwell Foodbank.

“Plus, it’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in Fiordland with such interesting speakers on board. It’s win, win, win,” he said.

As well as the overnight stay on the Fiordland Navigator, the experience includes a picnic lunch and treats created by Crowne Plaza head chef Alvaro Morales made from rescued food, live music from Kate Blomfield, dinner and breakfast on board the boat, after-dinner conversations with Nadia Lim and Greg Hay, and a return coach from the Queenstown CBD.

The overnight cruise will include presentations by Nadia Lim (pictured) and Greg Hay, as well as delicious food and an experience of Fiordland. PHOTO: Supplied

Celebrity chef, food writer and Royalburn Station co-founder Nadia Lim will speak about the importance of reducing waste and building circular, regenerative food systems.

“Our vision is to create more sustainable and circular solutions to help the land, animals and food sources thrive,” Nadia said. 

“KiwiHarvest does amazing work and I couldn’t think of a better place than Doubtful Sound to talk about it.”

Greg Hay, whose Wet Jacket Wines is also working with RealNZ on predator control in Fiordland, says it’s a privilege to be part of the cause.

“It’s a gob-smacking beautiful place to relax, enjoy some stunning food and wine - interlaced with some amazing stories – all while supporting such a great cause,” he said.

Find out more and book here.