YOUR DAY
Guided: Upon arrival at Queenstown Airport, a shuttle driver will take you to your accommodation in the city. Your guide will meet you tomorrow morning.
Self Drive: Upon arrival at Queenstown Airport you will collect your rental vehicle within the airport terminal. Make your way to your accommodation in the city.
Tonight take a trip to the top of the Skyline Gondola to see the town and surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu from the best vantage point. You will enjoy a buffet dinner atop the hill in the exclusive Stratosfare restaurant with breathtaking views over Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables.
YOUR DAY
67 km, 1.5 hours driving
Today you will drive over the Crown Range to the picturesque lakeside town of Wanaka. En route you could visit Arrowtown, one of the key towns in the Central Otago Gold Rush of the 1860s. You can visit the historic Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and wander around the many boutique shops that the village has to offer.
Cardrona is a one of New Zealand’s top family friendly ski and snowboarding areas with 345 hectares of superb powder and magnificent views. After a fantastic day skiing we will head back down to Wanaka where there is the opportunity to dine in one of Wanaka’s many fine lakefront establishments. Your ski package today includes lift passes & recreational skis/snowboard + boot & pole hire (Helmets additional. Goggles and gloves cannot be hired, only purchased). The afternoon is free to explore Wanaka and enjoy the scenery of this quaint resort town!
YOUR DAY
Today we have another full day dedicated to hitting the powder. The beautiful Treble Cone ski area is also nearby and is the largest ski area in the South Island. Treble Cone is famed for its spectacular views and as a superb spot for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. But again, rookies aren’t forgotten as here they also have the longest beginner/intermediate run in the country. By the end of today’s ski run you should be really getting the hang of the Kiwi ski style – both on and off the slopes! This evening you will be driven back to Wanaka by your guide to further enjoy yet another evening in amidst glorious surroundings.
YOUR DAY
460km, 5.5 hours driving
Be prepared for one of the jewels of the New Zealand landscape with a day off the slopes but certainly one to remember. The spectacular drive from Te Anau – Milford Sound is one of the most spectacular in the world and certainly a highlight on any New Zealand tour.
En route you will be amazed as you drive through spectacular valleys, breath-taking mountains and hopefully spot the cheeky kea (New Zealand’s mountain parrot).
Included is a cruise on the awe-inspiring Milford Sound. This fjord is the picture postcard view of New Zealand and seeing Mitre Peak rise out of the water – and maybe even seals and penguins – will surely make today one of the highlights of your trip.
On the way back to Te Anau you will get the chance to explore some of New Zealand’s best kept hidden secrets with your guide. Tonight we stay in the picturesque lake side town of Te Anau, situated on New Zealand’s second largest lake.
YOUR DAY
180 km, 3 hours driving
Today you head back to Queenstown.
Arrive in time to enjoy the powder one last time and ski the Remarkables. This ski park is a very well balanced park with something for everyone; from challenging slopes to a tubing park. From the chairlifts and from lookout spots on the drive there are also breathtaking photo opportunities featuring 360-degree views not only of Queenstown and the lake below, but also of many sites used in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
YOUR DAY
Today is free to explore Queenstown at leisure and take part in some of the fantastic activities that this ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ has to offer. Options for the adventurous include: Skydiving, Bungy Jumping, Jet Boating, Canyon Swings, White Water Rafting, Flyboarding and Paragliding. If you feel like taking a more relaxed approach to the day, a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw 100 year old steam ship or a walk through Queenstown’s Botanic Gardens are not to be missed. Perhaps drive out to the head of Lake Wakatipu and experience the breath-taking scenery of the Glenorchy area.
Today you will transfer to Queenstown Airport for your further travel arrangements. We trust you've had a wonderful time here in New Zealand!