This application is notified under regulation 11(1) of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for an amendment to a marine mammal permit.
Application details
Applicant: Real Journeys Limited
Application number: 119792-MAR
Location of proposed activity: Fiordland
Permission type: Marine Mammal Protection Regulations 1992 Permit
Summary of proposal: Real Journeys has applied to amend their vessel-based marine mammal viewing permit, seeking to increase the annual number of trips for several scenic tours in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Rakiura. There are no proposed changes to tour routes, staff, vessels, species or the term.
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions closed on 19 February 2026.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
2. Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 119792-MAR, Real Journeys Limited
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
C/- Levi Barton
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, state this in writing when making your submission.
Submissions are supplied to Real Journeys Limited. They can then comment on submissions.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the submissions.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor.