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Ola Höglund and Marie Simberg-Höglund have worked together as a team for more than four decades to create glass artwork that has earned them world-wide praise. Partners in life as well as design, their work is internationally renowned and sought after by both public and private collectors. The glass gallery features a wide range of unique handblown vases, bowls, goblets, platters, perfume bottles and paperweights, complemented by a selection of beautiful glass jewellery, created exclusively by hand in striking colours and designs.

The internationally recognised Höglund family work with simple wooden tools and stainless steel blowpipes to create the freeform designs in the complex glassmaking techniques of Ariel, Graal, Sommerso, Incalmo, Engraving, Painting and Etching. Glass by Ola and Marie is a singular work of art. Each unique piece explores the fluid brilliance of the crystal clear glass and reflects the movement and beauty of the natural environment - a significant addition to any fine glass collection.

You will fly through attractive alpine country with small picturesque mountain lake tarns. There is a choice of an easy walk along and down the ridge on alpine tussock past three lakes to a spur overlooking the Cobb Valley, or there is a higher level route up to the top of rugged Iron Hill and ridge top walk with spectacular views to the same spot as the lower level walk. You will be accompanied by a professional guide for a mountain hike. Return via an extended scenic flight through the Mt Arthur region.

The Abel Tasman National Park, simply put, is an outdoor buff's paradise. With magnificent foliage lining pristine beaches and crystal clear water lapping at golden sand, you can be forgiven for thinking you have found elysium. Located at the top of the South Island near Motueka and Kaiteriteri, and only a couple of hours drive from Nelson, this small slice of heaven is accessible and inviting to New Zealanders and tourists alike. Named after the Dutch seafarer Abel Tasman who first visited the area in 1642, the Abel Tasman National Park was opened in 1942 - the 300th anniversary of his visit.

Join your skipper onboard a stunning yacht for a charter experience exploring the Abel Tasman National Park's coastline; past Split Apple Rock, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, round golden sandy bays, Adele and Fishermans Islands and on to Tonga Island seal colony. You’ll have the chance to kayak around Tonga Island and walk in the park. Enjoy lunch during your time onboard before returning to Stephen’s Bay.

Aqua Taxi will take you on a 45 minute scenic cruise up into the Tonga Island Marine Reserve area, in the heart of the Abel Tasman National Park. Your briefing takes place on beautiful Onetahuti beach. Following the briefing you will be whisked over to Tonga Island by Aqua Taxi where you will experience a one hour swim with the wild New Zealand Fur Seals, or 'Kekeno'. These beautiful creatures are surprisingly agile in the water for their size, a swim with them in these pristine waters is like being in a wildlife documentary - you truly are up close and personal.

World of WearableArt is an original concept created by Suzie Moncrieff “taking art off the wall to adorn the moving body”. Garments are made from a vast variety of materials and often use many types of media including sculpture, painting, papier-mache, electronics and metalwork. It is an annual show in which anybody can enter a garment and since its birth in 1987 has attracted entrants from all over the world. The garments are presented in a seamless, fully choreographed stage show – a theatrical mix of music, dance, drama and humour – it is a sensory feast that touches every sense and evokes a variety of emotions - there is no narration or language barriers. This original concept is now a leading arts event on the international design, fashion and costume calendar and reflects and celebrates New Zealand’s extraordinary, exuberant and creative people.

The World of WearableArt Gallery creates a ‘show’ environment using mannequins, theatrical lighting and the show’s soundtrack to showcase these amazing creations. The Gallery also includes a UV experience to re-create the Illumination Illusion Section of the annual Brancott Estate WOW Awards Show. Enjoy the fascinating information, stunning garments and wild creativity of the Gallery.