Soak in the beauty of Central Otago on this autumn getaway. Relax in your Wanaka hotel hot pools, enjoy a scenic farm lunch at Glen Dene Station, and explore the fun of Puzzling World. Experience the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw for a long lunch at Walter Peak, and sample local wines at the stylish Ayrburn estate and more....
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Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
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Airfares Auckland-Queenstown-Auckland.
Quality accommodation on a share twin basis.
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 4 dinners.
All locally guided sightseeing tours and entry fees as per itinerary.
Wanaka, Lake Hawea’s Glen Dene Station tour and lunch, Puzzling World Wanaka, Iconic Cardrona Pub lunch, Coronet Peak drive, Autumn Festival in Arrowtown, Barrel Room wine tasting at Ayrburn, TSS Earnslaw cruise and gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak Station and Bob’s Peak Skyline Gondola ride.
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WED 15 APR - AUCKLAND/WANAKA
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand at 10.25am, arrive Queenstown 12.20pm. We stop for lunch at Five Mile Shopping Centre and then head to Wanaka to our hotel. Make the most of the nine beautiful outdoor hot pools. Stay Oakridge Resort, Wanaka, 2 nights. Included: D
THU 16 APR – GLEN DENE STATION & LUNCH, PUZZLING WORLD
This morning we head for a photo opportunity at ‘That Wanaka Tree’ then onto Lake Hawea for a special farm tour and lunch at Glen Dene Station, with its spectacular views above Lake Hawea. After a hearty farm lunch we visit Puzzling World; test your brain at Wanaka’s world of weirdness. Dinner at the hotel tonight.
Included: B, L, D
FRI 17 APR – WANAKA/QUEENSTOWN
Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to lunch at the historic Cardrona Hotel. One of the oldest pubs in New Zealand, its rustic charm, spectacular mountain setting and rich history make it a must see while in Central Otago. After lunch we continue to Queenstown. A scenic drive to our lakeside hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Stay Novotel Lakeside Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. Included: B, L, D
SAT 18 APR – QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING
Drive up Coronet Peak for the great views before arriving in Arrowtown for sightseeing and free time to take in the fabulous Autumn Festival Parade. On our way back to Queenstown we visit The Barrel Room at Ayrburn. Ayrburn is Queenstown’s hottest new food and wine neighbourhood. A reimagined historical farm, the Ayrburn sheds and buildings have been thoughtfully reimagined as bars and restaurants. Savour a fully guided wine-tasting experience. Dinner at the hotel tonight. Included: B, D
SUN 19 APR– QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING
Morning at leisure then we stroll to the wharf to catch the TSS Earnslaw to discover the ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm. Nestled in a beautifully restored colonial homestead, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable long lunch. After dessert take in the skilful farm dog show. This evening, enjoy freedom dining. Included: B, L
MON 20 APR – QUEENSTOWN/AUCKLAND
An excursion up the Skyline Gondola before heading out to Queenstown airport for our flight home. Depart at 1.05pm and arrive 2.55pm in Auckland. Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
