Tailored Luxury Itinerary for the Kind-Rubin Family
24th November - 4th December 2024 New Zealand
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1 – 24th November 2024
On arrival, collect your hire car & make your way to your accommodation (Early check-in will be requested).
This afternoon relax at your leisure, go for a stroll through Queenstown & enjoy a delicious meal along the lake front while you soak up the views. (We will make restaurant recommendations & reservations as you wish)
Accommodation: Eichardt’s Private Hotel
Day 2 – 25th November 2024
Today you’ll be collected at approximately 9.30am for your extraordinary Private Heli Tour to Milford Sound, including a 1 hour cruise with a light brunch, followed by a glacier landing, breathtaking views, cascading waterfalls & an alpine picnic lunch. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 2 – 3pm.
Enjoy this evening at your leisure.
Accommodation: Eichardt’s Private Hotel
Day 3 – 26th November 2024
Mid morning you will be collected & taken out to Gibbston Valley for your self guided E-Bike Tour along the picturesque Kawarau River. Winnie will have her own little cart which can be pulled behind Mum or Dad! You will be provided with maps & winery recommendations for lunch & tastings. When you’re ready, your driver will come to collect you & transfer back to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Eichardt’s Private Hotel
Day 4 – 27th November 2024
At 10am you will be collected for your Private Half Day Winery Tour including a set menu lunch at one of the gorgeous Central Otago wineries. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 4pm.
Accommodation: Eichardt’s Private Hotel
Day 5 – 28th November 2024
This morning check out of your accommodation & make your way over to Wanaka (1 hour drive). On the way you could check out Arrowtown as well as stop off at Ayrburn for lunch. Another option (if you like fishing, and salmon!) is to head to Hook. There’s a range of family-friendly activities, with the highlight being the opportunity to catch your own salmon—guaranteed! You can have it freshly prepared for lunch, or if you prefer, take it with you to cook at your accommodation in Wanaka.. If salmon isn’t for everyone they also do great pizzas!
This afternoon make your way to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Stone Point
Day 6 – 29th November 2024
This afternoon you will be taken on a privately guided half day Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk where you’ll see more of the South Island’s beautiful scenery, meet the Weka’s & plant a tree! You will be returned by approximately 5pm.
Accommodation: Stone Point
Day 7 – 30th November 2024
Enjoy today at your leisure. We can provide some stunning nearby hiking options, or you might like to go for a paddle on the lake & stop by the iconic ‘That Wanaka Tree’.
Enjoy a private chef-prepared dinner at your accommodation tonight, crafted exclusively for you.
Accommodation: Stone Point
Day 8 – 1st December 2024
This morning make your way further north to Tekapo (2.5 hour drive). Arriving by 11.30am you will then be whisked away for whiskey on ice! This stunning scenic flight includes heading deep into the Southern Alps, views of Mt Cook, getting close to New Zealand’s longest glacier, drinking whiskey in a little red alpine hut followed by a hot tub & picnic perched on the top of a mountain! You will return at approximately 4.30pm.
Accommodation: Silver Fern
Day 9 – 2nd December 2024
This morning is for Winnie (and any animal lover!) Head to the Petting Zoo where she will be able to get up close & feed animals such as lambs, pigs & alpacas.
This afternoon head off road on the Cass Valley Backcountry Tour. You’ll learn about the unique outstanding landscapes & soak up more beautiful (but different) high country scenery as you go on this 4WD tour of Glenmore Station & The Cass Valley.
Accommodation: Silver Fern
Day 10 – 3rd December 2024
Today drive further north to Christchurch (Approximately 3 hour drive) for your final night in New Zealand. This afternoon, at 3.45pm it is time for a 75 minute privately guided Ōtautahi (Christchurch) Culture Walk.
This evening enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants along the Terrace or at Riverside Market.
Accommodation: Mayfair
Day 11 – 4th December 2024
Today return your hire cars at the Christchurch Airport before taking your departure flight home.
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- Jen, Sahil & Winnie: Four nights in a Lake View Suite at Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown
- Rest of the family: Three nights in the Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel & the final night in x2 Lake View Suites at Eichardt’s Private Hotel (One rollaway bed included at both Penthouse & Lake View Suite), Queenstown
- Three nights at Stone Point, Private Residence, Wanaka
- Two nights at Silver Fern, Private Residence, Tekapo
- One night in a ‘Top of the House Suite’ + ‘Mayfair Suite’ + ‘Mayfair Twin King’ at Mayfair, Christchurch
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Eichardt’s Private Hotel:
Champagne & welcome amenity on arrival
Daily a la carte breakfast
Complimentary mini bar (refreshed daily)
One night to experience our Trust the chef dining
$50 Dining Credit per person, per stay*
One Nightly Pre-Dinner Wine, Beer or Sparkling
Valet car parking
Signature turndown service
Complimentary Gym Access
Complimentary Wifi
- Stone Point: Dinner by Private Chef on the 30th November
- Mayfair: À la carte breakfast
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- Private Milford Sound Heli Tour with Cruise & Remote Alpine Picnic (Private)
- E-bike the Gibbston Valley Wine Trail (Self Guided)
- Privately guided Queenstown & Central Otago Wine Tour, including Lunch (Private)
- Privately guided half day Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk (Private)
- Mt Cook Scenic Heli with Whisky Bar, Mountain Hot Tub and Picnic (Private)
- Petting Zoo (Self guided)
- Cass Valley Backcountry 4WD Tour (Private)
- Ōtautahi (Christchurch) Culture Walk (Private)
Transport
- Hire Cars: x 2 Full-Size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar from 24th November – 4th December, including child safety seat.
Cost
USD $11,847* per adult
NZD $19,262 per adult
Price is based on 7 adults & a 2 yr old
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Payment
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