Embark on an unforgettable Autumn getaway with us, amidst spectacular Central Otago foliage. Enjoy lunch at the iconic Cardona Hotel, explore Queenstown, Cromwell, and Wanaka and indulge in wine tasting at Kinross Winery. Cruise on the iconic 'TSS Earnslaw' and enjoy a hearty lunch at Walter Peak Station and of course witness the Autumn Festival Parade in Arrowtown. Book now for a great adventure in nature.
* Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
* Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
* Flights Auckland to Queenstown return with Air New Zealand.
* Quality hotel accommodation throughout, on a share twin basis.
* Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 4 dinners.
* Highlights include: Central Otago sightseeing, an iconic Cardrona Hotel lunch, Autumn Festival Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley wine tasting, TSS Earnslaw for BBQ lunch cruise and the Skyline Gondola ride.
WED 23 APR - AUCKLAND/CROMWELL D
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand at 9.30am, arrive Queenstown 11.25am. We stop for lunch at Five Mile Shopping Centre and then head to Cromwell via Bannockburn. Stay Marsden Lake Resort Cromwell (2 nights).
THU 24 APR – CENTRAL OTAGO SIGHTSEEING B,L,D
Today’s sightseeing tour includes Manuherikia Valley, Clyde, Alexandra, St. Bathans, Naseby and Ranfurly.
FRI 25 APR– CROMWELL/QUEENSTOWN B,L,D
After breakfast we visit Lake Hawera and Wanaka and then have lunch at the iconic Cardrona Hotel. Afterwards we head to Queenstown. Stay lakeside at Novotel Hotel Queenstown (3 nights).
SAT 26 APR – QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING B,D
We take a trip up Coronet Peak before arriving in Arrowtown for sightseeing and stopping for lunch (own expense) before taking in the fabulous Autumn Festival Parade. On our way back to Queenstown, we stop at Gibbston Valley for wine tasting at Kinross Winery.
SUN 27 APR– QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING B,L
We travel from Queenstown as far as we can down Glenorchy Road with time to stop for photos of some very picturesque spots. We then head back to Queenstown to catch the TSS Earnslaw for the BBQ lunch cruise. This evening, enjoy freedom dining.
MON 28 APR – QUEENSTOWN/AUCKLAND B
A morning excursion up the Skyline Gondola before heading out to Queenstown airport for our flight home. Depart at 3.05pm and arrive 4.55pm in Auckland.
