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From NZD $3210 per person
Day 1: Arrive ChristchurchKia Ora and welcome to the Garden City of Christchurch. On arrival collect your Budget Rental Car from the Airport before making your way to this evening's accommodation, The Charlotte Jane. The Charlotte Jane is a heritage listed luxury boutique hotel named after one of the original ships to bring settlers to New Zealand, and continues to offer 19th century surroundings with 21st century facilities and exceptional service. This fine Victorian building was once a private girls school that has been faithfully restored to offer luxury boutique accommodation in central Christchurch. The Charlotte Jane also offers an intimate and memorable dining experience. The restaurant is known for its sophisticated fresh cuisine with a hint of classic French and European styles. The menu showcases New Zealand's highest quality local produce with inspirational dishes by experienced Charlotte Jane Michelin star chefs - Dinner not included in quotation. Accommodation: The Charlotte Jane, Luxury Room x 2 nights Day 2: ChristchurchBreakfast is includes this morning at The Charlotte Jane. This morning enjoy your own private sightseeing tour of Christchurch city with a personal driver/guide. Highlights include:
This evening enjoy a unique dining experience aboard the Christchurch City Tram. Christchurch is famous for its fabulous dining, entertainment, breath-taking scenery and cultural heritage. Combine all of the above onboard the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant where dining is not only a culinary delight but also a trip back into history. We invite you to sit back in the luxury of our air-conditioned, colonial style, dining tram and be treated to the finest service, cuisine and beverages that New Zealand has to offer. Accommodation: The Charlotte Jane, Luxury Room Day 3: Christchurch / Mt Cook (approx 331kms / 4.5hrs)Breakfast is included this morning at your accommodation. Before commencing your journey today enjoy time exploring Christchurch City Centre. Hagley Park, located in the heart of the city, is a great place to take a leisurely stroll and meet the locals. Depart Christchurch and travel to Mount Cook. The scenic route to Mount Cook begins at Rangiora, a rural centre north of Christchurch city. Small towns appear regularly as you travel across the Canterbury Plains through fields and farms. The settlement of Lake Tekapo is at the southern end of the lake. The Church of the Good Shepherd and the sheepdog statue are great photo opportunities. The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park includes the highest peak in Australasia (Mt Cook - 3755m). The region attracts mountain climbers, hikers and scenery fanatics. Heli skiing, heli hiking and aerial sightseeing provide visitors with amazing memories. A variety of walking trails begin in or near Mount Cook Village - most take only a couple of hours. In the bar of the local hotel, huge windows provide a perfect view of Mt Cook. This afternoon on arrival join The Helicopter Line for a helicopter excursion over Mount Cook. Mountains High: The premier flight over this amazing alpine region with vast snowfields, glaciers and a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Land high above glaciers and experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains. Traverse the Southern Alps to view the mighty Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers as they journey slowly down towards the native rainforests and the Tasman Sea on the rugged West Coast. This evening dinner is included at the Hermitage. Accommodation: The Hermitage, Aoraki Wing (Top 3 Floors) x 1 night Day 4: Mt Cook / Wanaka (approx 203kms / 2.5hrs)Wake up to the picturesque view of Mt Cook from your hotel room window. Breakfast is included this morning in your hotel. Before departing Mt Cook spend the morning exploring the surroundings. You may wish to walk through the Village, take a boat trip to the face of the Tasman Glacier or visit the Sir Edmund Hilary Centre. Your trip to Queenstown begins with the beautiful Lindis Pass - just magic when there's snow around, then continuing on to the lakeside township of Wanaka. Accommodation: The Springs, Superior King Room x 1 nightYour Hosts: Murray & Lyn have hosted guests at Wanaka Springs Lodge for nearly six years. They were born and bred in Otago and are passionate about the area they live in. After moving away and living in the North Island for 25 years, they returned ...They are committed to offering the best stay possible and sharing some authentic kiwi hospitality in their luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. Their guests appreciate their genuine friendliness, their knowledge of Wanaka and the surrounding regions, and their commitment to sustainable tourism. You are also likely to benefit from sharing their enjoyment of the local Central Otago wines! Day 5: Wanaka / Queenstown (approx 117kms / 1.5hrs)Breakfast is included this morning at The Springs. This morning join Eco Wanaka Adventures and travel to Mou Waho Island. Mou Waho Island Nature Walk: Lying close to the centre of Lake Wanaka is Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve. A unique glacial remnant of the last ice age, the island is also the historic site of early shipbuilding and used to be a stopping place for the steamers and log rafts that once plied the lake. Accessible from Wanaka by a 35 minute boat cruise, the landing is on the eastern side of the island where the remnants of early settlement remain; a stone wharf and a hut. A well-formed track leads from the landing and climbs steadily through native bush to near the top of Tyrwhitt Peak. Just before the top we see Arethusa Pool, a small lake on the island with small islands in it - very intriguing! From the top we have a sweeping 360-degree view of Lake Wanaka, its surrounding mountains and valleys, and below Arethusa Pool. The perfect spot to stop for a tea or coffee. Going back down the track gives us more time to take in our surroundings, listening to and watching the lively bird-life, and just enjoying this unique wildlife reserve. You will feel well rewarded as you re-join the boat for the cruise back to Wanaka. Total cruise time is 1.5 hours. Total walking time 1.5 hours. The trip runs subject to weather and lake conditions. Depending on the planting season, you can help The Reforestation of Mou Waho by planting a tree. On completion of your tour travel to Queenstown. Along the way stop in at the vineyards of the Gibbston Valley for lunch and tastings of their award winning wines. Included in your documents there are return Skyline Gondola tickets to the summit of Bob's Peak where you can enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Accommodation: The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel, Premier Room x 3 nights Day 6: QueenstownBreakfast is included this morning in your hotel restaurant. This morning make you way to the Steamers Wharf where you will board the TSS Earnslaw to cruise Lake Wakatipu. Step aboard: watch the stokers fuelling the fireboxes and hear the hiss of the steam engines working as the TSS Earnslaw takes you on a nostalgic cruise of beautiful Lake Wakatipu. You will be transported in style and comfort on one of our regular departures to Walter Peak High Country Farm, located on the western shores of the lake. As you relax on board, choose from a range of delicious cafe style food or a drink from the bar (extra cost). Every cruise allows you plenty of time to explore the TSS Earnslaw's decks and bridge, view the engine room and historic displays in the Fo'c'sle Gallery and join a sing-along with the ship's pianist. This afternoon you will be met in your hotel lobby by Appelation Central Wine tours for an afternoon Boutique Wine Tour. Get a true understanding on the regions wine industry thanks to your knowledgeable guide. 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Accommodation: The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel, Premier Room Day 7: Milford Sound ExcursionBreakfast is included this morning at your hotel. Today enjoy a full day excursion to the mystical Milford Sound. Join Real Journeys and travel from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and through rolling countryside to Te Anau. After a short break at Te Anau, continue via the spectacular Milford Road, to Milford Sound. Board your Real Journeys vessel for a cruise the entire length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. There are excellent viewing opportunities of waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. Following the cruise you will be transferred to Milford Airport, for your flight back to Queenstown. (Weather permitting.) On arrival at Queenstown Airport, you will be transferred back to your hotel. This evening you may wish to end your stay in New Zealand with a memorable dinner in Queenstown. Restaurant Recommendation: Wai Restaurant Day 8: Depart QueenstownThis morning, dependant on your departure time, enjoy time exploring the Queenstown and also a chance to pick up any of those last minute souvenirs for friends and love ones back home (or even yourself). Return your rental car to Queenstown Airport before you fly from Queenstown back to Auckland (flight not included) From NZD $3210 pp Price per person (includes 12.5% GST)
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