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The Lavish Lakes of the South Island Tour

This 7 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.

Arrive in Christchurch and journey to Lake Tekapo for stargazing at the Dark Sky Reserve. Take a private helicopter over glaciers, landing on a West Coast beach for a crayfish feast beside a bonfire. Continue through Mt Cook National Park to gaze upon Aoraki Mt Cook, then visit Lake Wanaka for wine tasting before staying at the luxurious Minaret Lodge. Conclude your adventure in Queenstown with a gourmet BBQ dinner aboard the TSS Earnslaw Steamship, soaking in stunning alpine views of Lake Whakatipu.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Included activity: Lake Tekapo Private Stargazing Tour with Alpha Crux

Included activity: Lavish West Coast Cuisine Adventure with Mackenzie Helicopters (Private Charter)

Included activity: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Museum and Theatre Explorer Pass with Hermitage

Included activity: The Panorama Room 3-course Dinner with The Hermitage Hotel

Included activity: Wanaka Boutique Wine Tour with Wanaka Wine Tour

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: The Lavish Lakes of the South Island Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, the Garden City! Potentially enjoy a punt on the Avon River
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Collect your car and make your way to Lake Tekapo where Bright Stars and Dark Skies await
Accommodation: Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Day 3: Enjoy an extraordinary adventure to the West Coast today
Accommodation: Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Day 4: It's a short scenic drive to Aoraki-Mt Cook where you can fully immerse yourself in the mountains
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 5: Arrive in beautiful Wanaka to explore the regions stunning wineries
Accommodation: Edgewater Wanaka

Day 6: Enjoy the drive through the Crown Range to picturesque Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 7: Return your car and say a fond farewell to New Zealand's lovely lakes