This year we are going to more intensively explore South Island New Zealand forestry from our new base at Awaroa in Abel Tasman National Park near Nelson. Then we are departing for Albany, Western Australia to explore forest restoration and investment opportunities nearby.

This trip includes some of the best of our 2005 and 2006 tours. The itinerary includes regional forest visits and discussions with local foresters, environmental and economic professionals. We shall have an in-depth look at the issues and opportunities, with an eye to developing further international forestry relationships. Along with an inside view of local forests each trip includes robust sightseeing and cultural opportunities--a blend of adventure, education and relaxation.

Experience summer down under. This itinerary includes the native and plantation forests, nurseries, agricultural diversity, and fine coastal scenery of New Zealand's South Island. Then, to add to the grandeur, we will see the impressive Australia eucalyptus forests, southern plantation hardwood forests on an outback adventure. This tour is intended to combine a concentrated look at the forests of Australia with a memorable visual and cultural experience. We will visit portions of both New Zealand's South Island and Western Australia fertile forests and woodlands.

General Itinerary

South Island New Zealand. Plantation forestry, nurseries, native forests, natural places, hiking and grand explorations around Nelson. We will stay at Abel Tasman National Park where Tom and Barbara Gaman, your hosts, have a "bach" at Awaroa Beach.

Travel Auckland to Perth non-stop. Local connecting flights. Please inquire for details.

Albany, Australia. Albany, which we visited in March 2006, has exciting opportunities for green investors. We will explore the eucalpytus plantations, sandalwood markets, wineries, and other opportunities around Albany, Port Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton and Perth.