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Indulge yourself and your partner in the beautiful surroundings of New Zealand’s romantic South Island to create special memories:
- Go punting on the Avon in Christchurch - New Zealand's most English city.
- Relax on a harbour cruise, then travel south and stroll the shores of Lake Tekapo.
- Next sample the historic unspoiled village of Arrowtown and dine in an Edwardian boathouse in Queenstown before cruising on tranquil Milford Sound.
- Explore the glaciers and pristine rainforest of the West Coast.
- Go for a long walk on golden sands in the Abel Tasman National Park.
- And savour some of southern hemisphere's best wines among the vineyards of Marlborough.
Contact GUEST NZ for help planning your romantic South Island holiday tour. |
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Christchurch | | | | DAY 2: |
Christchurch | Hot Air Ballooning Safari | | | DAY 3: |
Queenstown | | | | DAY 4: |
Queenstown | Fiordland scenic tour | | | DAY 5: |
Fox Glacier | | | | DAY 6: |
Punakaiki | Guided Glacier tour | | | DAY 7: |
Abel Tasman | | | | DAY 8: |
Abel Tasman | | | | DAY 9: |
Abel Tasman | Abel Tasman Cruise | | | DAY 10: |
Kaikoura | | | | DAY 11: |
Kaikoura | Whale Watch Kaikoura |
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| Christchurch |  |  The Garden City of Christchurch is a stylish, understated boutique city where you can wander through the central city and uncover contemporary galleries, outdoor markets, hidden urban laneways, riverside restaurants featuring fresh local produce and some of Christchurch's best shopping boutiques.
The Avon River winds its way through the city and provides a lovely ambience for alfresco dining. The museum, art centre and cathedral are all within walking distance of each other, or you can take a round trip in the City's tram and disembark where you wish. If you're here for a few days or more, visit the beautiful seaside town of Sumner, or go north to visit Canterbury's premium vineyards. | | | | | The Charlotte Jane Lodge | |  The Charlotte Jane Boutique Hotel offers 5 star Luxury accommodation and fine dining set in beautiful gardens. An easy stroll from Christchurch city centre, Hagley Park and the Arts Centre, it is also close to Merivale, a boutique shopping area. | | | | | Corporate Cabs Transfers | |  Expect something special when you travel with Corporate Cabs. Your courteous uniformed driver will welcome you, open and close your door and ensure you arrive promptly and safely to your destination. Your driver is committed to going that extra mile for your comfort and satisfaction. | |
| Methven | |  Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences including: fabulous subalpine and scenic walkways, six challenging country golf courses and one of New Zealand’s best international golf resorts, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps, experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or a wild river raft on the Rangitata River, dare yourself and enjoy the extreme views and adrenlin charge of a tandem skydive, a 4WD journey through some of Canterbury’s most unique locations. | | | | | Aoraki Ballooning | |  The Canterbury Plains are the finest place in New Zealand for Hot Air Ballooning. Nestled well inland, the prevailing breeze from the Southern Alps gently ushers flights out across the Plains, which are renowned for the many varieties of arable crops and sheep, deer, beef, dairy cattle, even llama, alpacas, and ostriches! | | | | | | | The Charlotte Jane Lodge | | | The Charlotte Jane Boutique Hotel offers 5 star Luxury accommodation and fine dining set in beautiful gardens. An easy stroll from Christchurch city centre, Hagley Park and the Arts Centre, it is also close to Merivale, a boutique shopping area. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Fox Glacier | |  The Fox Glacier township offers a more intimate “village” experience than its bigger neighbour, Franz Josef. Tucked into the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, the township offers a range of quality accommodation, hotels, cafes, a general store and service station for motoring needs.
The Fox Glacier offers a different type of glacier experience than the Franz Josef Glacier, and visitors are increasingly booking activities on both glaciers during their visit to Glacier Country. Local companies provide access to the Fox Glacier with guided walks, heli-hikes and scenic flights (with or without snow landings). Fox Glacier is also internationally renowned for Lake Matheson’s stunning reflections of Aorangi/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. | | | | | Fox Glacier Guiding | |  Enjoy a breathtaking guided walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier. Fox Glacier Guiding provide a full range of hiking tours and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels. | | | | | | | Hydrangea Cottages | |  Amidst the native bushland of the South Island's rugged West Coast, the Hydrangea Cottages offer secluded, spacious and stylish accommodation within a stone's throw of one of New Zealand's most treasured and spectacular coastal landscapes - the Pancake Rocks. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Abel Tasman | |  Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Cottage | |  Kina Beach Vineyard proudly welcomes guests to their wonderfully renovated 1930’s schoolhouse beautifully furnished with all the charm of yesteryear. Guests can immerse themselves in the exquisite views over Tasman Bay, the vineyard and Moutere Estuary. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Abel Tasman | | | Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Cottage | | | Kina Beach Vineyard proudly welcomes guests to their wonderfully renovated 1930’s schoolhouse beautifully furnished with all the charm of yesteryear. Guests can immerse themselves in the exquisite views over Tasman Bay, the vineyard and Moutere Estuary. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Abel Tasman | | | Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Abel Tasman Charters | |  Abel Tasman Charters, scenic cruises sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park, for Abel Tasman scenic cruises, scallop charters, fishing trips and multi-day scenic cruises in the Marlborough Sounds. | | | | | | | Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Cottage | | | Kina Beach Vineyard proudly welcomes guests to their wonderfully renovated 1930’s schoolhouse beautifully furnished with all the charm of yesteryear. Guests can immerse themselves in the exquisite views over Tasman Bay, the vineyard and Moutere Estuary. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities.
Larger-than-life scenery - From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown's environment is majestic and awe-inspiring. Catch the gondola up Bob's Peak to discover this view.
Fiordland comprises 1.2 million hectares of pristine national heritage park and provides a variety of outdoor activity such as trout fishing, kayaking and bush walks. Firodland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, including penguin which breed in the bush along the coast.
The power of Fiordlands scenery never fails to enthrall travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
Kaikoura is located about half way between Christchurch and Picton. The township is situated on a flat in between two mountain ranges extending right to the sea, and the beautiful road leading into it twists itself around the coast and tunnels through the mountain ranges, while the TranzCoastal train ride offers magnificent view and a relaxing ride. This stunning combination of rugged coastline and grand mountains reveals yet another of the South Island’s magnificent natural wonders - the whales and dolphins.
