Artists Retreat Cruise

Fiordland

6 nights 7 days

10 - 16 July 2011

 
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With artist John Crump

You will be joined aboard Affinity by the well known artist John Crump.  An accomplished painter, he began painting in the 1960's when he was inspired by some of New Zealand's prominent painters - Peter McIntyre, Peter Beadle, Douglas Badcock, and others.  He was drawn to the bold, confident brushwork and beautiful colour of these artists.  The nature of their art helped steer him towards impressionist painting in the outdoors. 

He finds joy in painting at such locations as the rugged West Coast, the white glistening peaks of the Southern Alps, and the pristine streams and native bush of the South Island.  John's art now hangs in private collections both in New Zealand and around the world.  View some of John's work at www.johncrump.co.nz.  

If you have a passion for art, would like to broaden your artistic knowledge and be surrounded by spectacular scenery to inspire your creative flare whilst you paint, then this is the cruise for you.

This will be the trip of a lifetime!


Trip Highlights of this adventure into a World Heritage Park

  • Daily tutorials given by John Crump as he guides you through the art of landscape painting.

Plus the sights and scenes of our Fiordland cruise:

  • Cruise across Lake Manapouri then coach over Wilmot Pass with its breathtaking views of the fiords, and on to meet Affinity in Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
  • Travel in the path of Captain James Cook and learn of his voyages.
  • Visit historic sites such as: the first European house site, place of birth of the first European baby, first recorded shipwreck.
  • Visit Astronomers Point.
  • Walk through remote beautiful native bush.
  • Get up close to roaring waterfalls.
  • Watch fur seal pups play.
  • Fish for Groper and other big species.
  • Discover the raw dramatic beauty of Fiordland as we cruise the coastline to Dusky Sound and see parts of New Zealand few people get to see.
  • We often sight whales and playful bottlenose dolphins.
  • Visit the unique Manapouri Power Station.

Experience scenery like no where else in this largely uninhabited world.

All walks are optional, you may wish to stay onboard and relax or there may be a shorter walk option that would suit you better.

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