The Journey
Starlit Tekapo skies, Milford Sound fiords and Wanaka's lakefront
What's Included
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Arrive Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and meet your airport representative.
Transfer to the hotel, check in, and take a stroll around the city centre.
Welcome dinner in Christchurch.
Drive to Lake Tekapo; Church of the Good Shepherd and stargazing
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive through the Canterbury countryside to Lake Tekapo.
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the lakeside before checking in to the hotel.
Night stargazing under Tekapo's dark skies.
Continue to Queenstown
Breakfast at the hotel and depart Tekapo, driving through Mackenzie Country.
Continue via Lindis Pass and arrive in Queenstown for check-in near the lakefront.
Dinner in central Queenstown.
Queenstown city and lake
Breakfast at the hotel, then explore central Queenstown and take a Skyline Gondola ride.
Stroll along the lakefront promenade with views over Lake Wakatipu; optional lake cruise.
Dinner at a lakeside restaurant.
Milford Sound
Early departure for Milford Sound, with a scenic drive through Fiordland.
Cruise on Milford Sound, then return drive to Queenstown.
Relaxed dinner in Queenstown.
Free/adventure day
Free time for optional activities such as bungy, jet boating or hiking.
Leisure time in Queenstown for shopping or a spa visit.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Glenorchy or wine-country experience
Take a scenic drive to Glenorchy or Gibbston wine country, with photo stops along the way.
Explore Glenorchy village or try vineyard tastings, then return to Queenstown.
Dinner in Queenstown.
Drive to Wanaka; lake and town
Breakfast and drive to Wanaka via the scenic Crown Range road.
Explore Wanaka town centre and stroll the lakefront before checking in to the hotel.
Dinner in Wanaka.
Wanaka scenic day; return toward Christchurch
Breakfast at the hotel, then Wanaka's lakefront and mountain views.
Depart for Christchurch, with a scenic drive through Mackenzie Country and check in on arrival.
Farewell dinner in Christchurch.
Departure from Christchurch
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until check-out.
Transfer to Christchurch Airport for your departure flight.
Onward journey home.
Where You'll Stay
9 nights across 5 cities.
Your stay is confirmed at the time of booking. In the rare event a hotel can’t accommodate your dates, we’ll arrange a comparable property of the same star rating in a similar location, and let you know before you travel.
