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WHY NEW ZEALAND
A living laboratory for agricultural education
New Zealand punches far above its weight in global agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and environmental science. Its farms are world-renowned for efficiency and innovation, its wineries are internationally acclaimed, and its ecological diversity is unlike anywhere else on earth.
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We collaborate closely with your faculty and staff to design programs that align directly with your academic goals, bringing lectures to life through farm visits, site tours, and conversations with industry leaders that students simply can't get in a classroom.
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Every program is fully flexible. Whether you need a 5-day intensive or a 14-day immersive experience, we build it around you.
What every program includes
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Co-designed itinerary built with your faculty around specific learning outcomes​
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Industry site visits, farm tours & expert speaker sessions​
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All transport, accommodation and meals fully managed​
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Dedicated Dreamspoke guide throughout the entire program​
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Cultural experiences woven into the academic schedule​
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Flexible group sizes - typically 10 to 50 students​
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Cost-effective pricing with transparent group quotes
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Eight fields we specialise in
Each discipline has a curated network of farms, research stations, wineries, and industry experts built up over years of running programs in New Zealand.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
How we build your program
From first conversation to final day on the ground - here's how a Dreamspoke faculty program comes together.
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Discovery call
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We learn about your discipline, group size, dates and academic objectives.
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Itinerary design
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We draft a custom program with site visits, speakers and experiences aligned to your goals.
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Faculty review
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You review and refine. We adjust until the program is exactly what you need.
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We handle everything
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Bookings, transport, meals, accommodation - all locked in by our team.
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On the ground
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Becca guides your group personally - present, attentive and always one step ahead.
EXAMPLE PROGRAMS
What a faculty tour looks like
These are sample outlines - every real program is built from scratch around your group.
Sample program · 7 days
Agriculture & Livestock - South Island
Arrival & Christchurch orientation
City tour, welcome dinner, program briefing
Day 1
Canterbury sheep & beef station
Full-day visit to a working high-country farm
Day 2
Dairy farm & Fonterra co-op
Morning farm visit, afternoon processing tour
Day 3
Queenstown & Otago stations
Merino sheep farming in dramatic alpine landscape
Day 4-5
Marlborough & farewell
Crop production visit, group dinner, departure
Day 6-7
* Itinerary can be reversed - Christchurch to Auckland routing also available
Sample program · 10 days
Viticulture & Horticulture - North & South
Day 1-2
Auckland & Hawke's Bay arrival
Orientation, apple orchard visits & agri briefing
Day 3-4
Hawke's Bay wineries
Vineyard tours, winemaker sessions, wine science lab
Day 5-6
Wellington & ferry crossing
AgResearch visit, scenic Interislander crossing
Day 7-9
Marlborough wine region
Sauvignon Blanc country - tours, tastings & harvesting
Day 10
Christchurch & departure
Debrief, final group dinner, homeward bound
* Extensions to Australia also available on request
FROM THE FIELD
What faculty coordinators say
"Loved having Rebecca’s expertise as we planned a professional development trip for Wyoming ranchers. She was professional, Punctual, energetic, and kept the group feeling supported and motivated the whole time. Highly recommend!"
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- Lindsay · Faculty coordinator, Wyoming State University