Tailored Itinerary for Mr & Mrs Mayers
7th February - 14th February 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1 – Wednesday 7th February 2024
Arrive into Queenstown (Own arrangements) Collect your hire car & head to your accommodation. Enjoy the afternoon soaking up the views & getting to know Queenstown.
Accommodation: The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
Day 2 – Thursday 8th February 2024
Today you’ll be collected at approximately 9.30am for your extraordinary private heli tour to Milford Sound, including a glacier landing, breathtaking views, cascading waterfalls, 1 hour guided walk through Greenstone Valley & an alpine picnic lunch. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 2 – 3pm.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
This evening take the 20 minute drive to Onsen Hot Pools where you’ll relax in your private cedar lined hot tub. Sip on a cool beverage of your choice while taking in the stunning views of the Shotover River.
Accommodation: The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
Day 3 – Friday 9th February 2024
Today depart your accommodation at 9.30am, take a 1 hour drive to Wanaka & check in at Southern Alps Air for the Siberia Experience (4 hour duration) On your return enjoy Wanaka at your leisure. Please read more about Wanaka here
Day 4 – Saturday 10th February 2024
At approximately 10am this morning you’ll be collected from your accommodation & taken to Gibbston Valley Winery. Start off with a 30 minute tour of New Zealand’s biggest wine cave, with 3 tastings. You’ll then be set up with your e-bikes & head off for a scenic bike along the Kawarau River stopping at wineries along the way as you please. Return to Gibbston Valley by 4.45pm for your shuttle back to Queenstown at 5pm.
Day 5 – Sunday 11th February 2024
This morning pack up & check out of your accommodation. Take the scenic 45 minute drive to Glenorchy & arrive at the Dart Visitor Centre by 9.15am. Then you’ll head off for an extraordinary day up the Dart River experiencing both Funyaks (inflatable canoe) & a jet boat ride. A picnic lunch is included today.
When you return to the Dart Visitor Centre at the end of the day you’ll drive to your new accommodation just 1 minute up the road!
Accommodation: The Headwaters Eco Lodge, Glenorchy
Day 6 – Monday 12th February 2024
Today is for horse riding! Departing from Glenorchy you’ll experience a beautiful ride through farmland & onto the Rees River. This is a 2.5 hour ride & there are 9am & 2.30pm departures.
Accommodation: The Headwaters Eco Lodge, Glenorchy
Day 7 – Tuesday 13th February 2024
This morning drive back to Queenstown & drop off your hire car at the airport. Take your flight to Auckland. Depart 9.25am – Arrive 11.15am. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your accommodation. Drop off your luggage & head out for lunch. Explore the city this afternoon at your leisure or you might like to get the 40 minute ferry across to Waiheke Island
Accommodation: Sofitel Auckland
Day 7 – Wednesday 14th February 2024
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kerikeri.
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 2 nights in a 1 bedroom Lake View Apartment at The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments, Queenstown
- 2 nights in a Premium Eco Chalet at The Headwaters Eco Lodge, Glenorchy
- 1 night in a Superior Room at Sofitel Auckland
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Full breakfast at The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
- Full breakfast & dinner at The Headwaters Eco Lodge, Glenorchy
- Full breakfast at Sofitel, Auckland
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- Private Heli Tour to Milford Sound with glacier stop & guided hike through Greenstone Valley & alpine picnic lunch
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Siberia Experience
- Gibbston Valley Wine Cave Tour & self guided e-bike along the Kawarau River
- Dart River Funyak Experience
- The Rees River Trail Horse Ride
Transport
Hire car during your stay in Queenstown (7th-13th February 2024) Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross AWD or similar
Airport transfers in Auckland
Economy flight from Queenstown to Auckland
Cost
USD $5,637 NZD$9,511
Prices are PER PERSON based on 2 adults
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 20th September 2023 and subject to availability
•All prices include tax
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Payment
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