Tailored Itinerary for Sarah Attwell
8th January - 22nd January 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1 – Monday 8th January
Arrive to Sydney International Airport (1030pm own arrangements). Private transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation: QT Sydney
Day 2 – Tuesday 9th January
0900 (Time TBC) You will be transferred to Sydney Airport Heliport for a trip to the Blue Mountains. (40 minute heli flight) Today you’ll see the Three Sisters rock formation, the Katoomba Waterfall and the magnificent Jamison and Kedumba Valleys. Your guide will take you to the quaint mountain township of Blackheath and the western edge of the Blue Mountains where you will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with views into the Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys. Occasional sightings of kangaroos in the valleys await before you will delight at the grandeur of the Grose Valley, the Bridal Veil Waterfall and Australia’s very own Grand Canyon. (Total trip duration 5 hours) Return approximately 2pm.
Suggested activity: Walk along the coastal track to Manly (walk approximately 3-3.5 hours) from Spit Bridge. Here you’ll find loads of popular cafes & bars where you can enjoy dinner.
Dinner restaurant options:
Hugos view here, Bistro Manly view here, Queen Chow view here
(Return to your accommodation at your own leisure, own arrangements)
Accommodation: QT Sydney
Day 3 – Wednesday 10th January
0730 (TBC) Private transfer to Sydney airport.
Qantas Business Class depart Sydney 9.30am arrive Cairns 11.35am. Private transfer to your accommodation (1 hour drive). After dropping your luggage off at the resort you will transfer into Port Douglas for lunch (8minute drive). Shuttle info TBA. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, explore Port Douglas, swim / relax at the resort.
Day 4 – Thursday 11th January
7.45am Private transfer to Port Douglas Marina. Here you will embark on your full day private sailing tour. The day will include guided snorkelling tour (seasonal lycra suits provided) with a marine guide, glass bottom boat viewing & reef interpretation, Low Isles Heritage walk, time to relax at Low Isles island.
Return to your accommodation at approximately 4.15pm.
Tonight dine at your leisure either in Port Douglas or at your resort.
Day 5 – Friday 12th January
0800 (TBC) You will be collected for your private tour to the Daintree & Cape Tribulation.
4pm (TBC) return to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Day 6 – Saturday 13th January
(Time TBC) Private transfer to Cairns Airport.
12.10pm Depart Cairns – Arrive Brisbane 2.25pm Business Class flight 2 hours 15 minutes
5.40pm Depart Brisbane – Arrive Auckland 11.50pm Business Class flight 3 hours, 10 minutes
Transfer to your accommodation (At the airport)
Accommodation: Novotel Auckland Airport
Day 7 – Sunday 14th January
Depart Auckland 11.50am – Arrive Taupo 12.40pm Economy flight 50 minutes
Private transfer to drop off luggage at your accommodation. Have a light lunch at Hilton Taupo.
This afternoon you’ll experience an epic guided e-bike adventure in Taupo. You’ll be picked up at 2pm (TBC) by e-bike shuttle & return by approximately 5pm
Accommodation: Hilton, Lake Taupo
Possible afternoon activity: Massage / Spa Treatment
Accommodation: Hilton, Lake Taupo
Day 9 – Tuesday 16th January
At approximately 7.50am (TBC) this morning you’ll be transferred to Taupo airport for your flight to Queenstown.
Depart 9.05am – Arrive 1.30pm (Transit Auckland 1 hour 40 minutes) 2 flights, (Taupo to Auckland 50 minute flight
Auckland to Queenstown 1 hour 55 minute flight)
On arrival you’ll be collected by Gibbston Valley Wineries & taken for a tour of New Zealand’s largest wine cave (30 mins with 3 wine tastings) Then you’ll be set up with your e-bikes & a map to head off along the Kawarau River, stopping at wineries along the way. When you return you’ll be transferred to your accommodation. *Gibbston Valley Wineries will secure your luggage while you’re on this tour*
Lunch & dinner options while in Queenstown ( We couldn’t stop at 3):
Madam Woo view here
Botswana Butchery view here
Rata view here (dinner only)
The Grille (part of Eichardt’s) view here
Soda view here
The Bunker (Private dining) view here
Fergburger (casual lunch, famous hamburger view here
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 10 – Wednesday 17th January
Today you’ll be collected at approximately 9.30am (TBC) for your epic private heli tour to Milford Sound, including a glacier landing, breathtaking views, cascading waterfalls, an alpine picnic lunch & paddle boarding on a remote glacier lake. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 2pm.
This afternoon possible activity: Paragliding or Hang Gliding off Coronet Peak.
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 11 – Thursday 18th January
This morning at approximately 7.30am (TBC) take a short 2 minute walk to The Station Building. You will be transferred to the Routeburn Valley. You will experience a thrilling full day guided canyoning trip, here you’ll be taken to places that are normally inaccessible giving you a true sense of isolation where you can take in all the natural beauty that surrounds. Lunch is catered today (menu TBC) This is a full 8 hour day with 3 hours canyoning. Return approximately 4pm (TBC)
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 12 – Friday 19th January
Today is for bungy jumping! At 9.20am take the 10 minute walk to The Station Building where you will be transferred to your Bungy Jump. The Nevis Bungy is 134m & the highest in New Zealand. After the bungy you’ll return to The Station Building at approximately 1.30pm. Walk back to your accommodation for your very short transfer (5 minute drive) to your new accommodation.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
This evening you will be transferred at 6pm (TBC) from your accommodation (by Onsen Hot Pools Shuttle) to enjoy a soak at Onsen Hot Pools taking in beautiful views of the Shotover River in your own private outdoor, cedar lined tub. 60 minute soak, returning back to your accommodation by approximately 8pm.
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 13 – Saturday 20th January
This morning at 8am take a 10 minute walk to The Station Building for your transfer out to Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy (45 minute drive). A full day experiencing incredible scenery on both jet boat & funyaks (inflatable canoe)! Your lunch is included today, sandwiches, fruit & slices *dietary requirements catered for* Trip duration 8.5-9 hours, you will be returned to The Station Building at approximately 5pm
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 14 – Sunday 21st January
Today is for White Water Rafting (grade 3-5). 7.45am (TBC) Take the 10 minute walk to the Visitor Centre where you will be transferred to the Shotover River (approximately 20 minute drive). Experience the rugged beauty of the Skippers Canyon as you conquer the wild and untamed Shotover River. (Duration 4-5 hours). Return by 1pm. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
Possible afternoon activity: Shotover Canyon Fox
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 15 – Monday 22nd January – Departure
2.30pm You’ll be transferred to Queenstown airport for your flight to Auckland. Depart 3.05pm, Arrive Auckland 4.55pm (1 hour, 50 minute total flight time). Departure from Auckland 9.05pm (own arrangements)
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 2 nights in a QT King Room at QT Sydney (36sqm)
- 3 nights in a King Room with Lagoon View at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas (42sqm)
- 1 night in a Superior Room at Novotel Auckland Airport (23sqm)
- 2 nights in a King Junior Suite at Hilton, Lake Taupo (49sqm)
- 3 nights in a Junior Suite at Sofitel Hotel & Spa, Queenstown (62sqm)
- 3 nights in a Suite at the Carlin Boutique Hotel, Queenstown (112sqm)
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Full breakfast at QT Sydney
- Full breakfast at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
- Full breakfast at Novotel Auckland Airport
- Full breakfast at Hilton Taupo
- Full breakfast in Left Bank Bistro, Sofitel Hotel & Spa Queenstown
- Club Lounge Access & late check out, Sofitel Hotel & Spa Queenstown
- Full breakfast at The Carlin Boutique Hotel, Queenstown
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- Blue Mountains Eco Tour via helicopter with gourmet picnic -Menu TBC *Private basis*
- Spit Bridge to Manly Walk (self guided)
- Full day private sailing on Great Barrier Reef
- Private tour to Daintree & Cape Tribulation
- Guided e-bike tour, Taupo *Private basis*
- Guided hike & cruise on Lake Taupo, lunch included *Private basis*
- Gibbston Valley Wine cave tour with tastings & self guided e-bike along Kawarau River stopping at wineries *Private basis*
- Private Heli Tour to Milford Sound with glacier landing, remote picnic lunch & paddle boarding on glacier lake *Private basis*
- Full day guided canyoning, lunch included *Shared basis, 10 people max
- Nevis Bungy Jump x 2 & 2 spectators *Shared transport*
- Onsen Hot Pools *Private basis*
- Dart River Safari Funyak & Jetboat Experience, lunch included *Shared basis (8 people max in each group, up to 30 on bus/shuttle)
- White Water Rafting (grade 3-5) on Shotover River *Shared basis (18 people max on each raft)
Transport
All airport transfers
Return private transfer from QT Sydney to heli-pad for Blue Mountains private tour
Business class flight from Sydney to Cairns (3 hours, 5 minute flight)
Private transfer from Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas to Port Douglas Marina for private sailing on the reef.
Private transfer for Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour
Business class flight Cairns to Brisbane (2 hours, 15 minute flight)
Business class flight from Brisbane to Auckland (3 hours, 10 minute flight)
Economy flight from Auckland to Taupo (50minute flight)
Economy flight from Taupo to Queenstown, transit Auckland 50 mins. (3 hours, 35 minutes total for 2 flights)
Economy flight from Queenstown to Auckland (1 hour, 50 minute flight time)
Return shuttle from Hilton Lake Taupo to e-bike tour
4WD return transfer from Hilton, Lake Taupo to guided hike & cruise on Lake Taupo
Transfer from Queesntown Airport to Gibbston Valley Winery
Transfer from Gibbston Valley Winery to Sofitel Hotel & Spa, Queenstown
Return transfer from Sofitel Hotel & Spa to Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Routeburn canyoning.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Nevis Bungy
Transfer from Sofitel Hotel & Spa to The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Return transfer from The Carlin Boutique Hotel to Onsen Hot Pools.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy.
Return transfers from central Queenstown to White Water Rafting at Shotover River.
Cost
USD $14,666 NZD$24,787
Prices are PER PERSON based on 4 adults
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