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These luxury lodges are the New Zealand places celebrities come when they want to escape the media spotlight. But you don't have to be a movie star to appreciate what these top South Island retreats offer:
- Fine food and wine, health and beauty care, and exercise facilities are all provided.
- Start in Abel Tasman National Park with its golden sands.
- Then journey south to the alpine resort of Queenstown and the peaceful shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Contact GUEST NZ for help planning your luxury South Island retreat package. |
| | ITINERARY: | | DAY 1: |
Christchurch | | | | DAY 2: |
Christchurch | Canterbury Sightseeing Tour | | | DAY 3: |
Christchurch | | | | DAY 4: |
Wanaka | Scenic flight Mount Cook | | | DAY 5: |
Wanaka | Wanaka Lord of the Rings Tour | | | DAY 6: |
Wanaka | Flightseeing tours Milford Sound | | | DAY 7: |
Abel Tasman | | | | DAY 8: |
Abel Tasman | Art and Wine Tour | | | DAY 9: |
Abel Tasman | Abel Tasman Cruise | | | DAY 10: |
Kaikoura | Wine and Lifestyle Blenheim | | | 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. | | | | | Otahuna Lodge | |  Otahuna Lodge is one of New Zealands finest properties. Located 30 minutes from Christchurch airport and set in a 30 acre botanical park. This is a place where prestigious accommodation meets exemplary service and cuisine in the context of an elegant, historic country estate. | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | |  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. | |
| 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. | | | | | Canterbury Sightseeing | |  Small group and individual tours of the Christchurch and Canterbury Region including wine and food tours, fishing and horse trekking. | | | | | Otahuna Lodge | | | Otahuna Lodge is one of New Zealands finest properties. Located 30 minutes from Christchurch airport and set in a 30 acre botanical park. This is a place where prestigious accommodation meets exemplary service and cuisine in the context of an elegant, historic country estate. | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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. | |
| 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. | | | | | Otahuna Lodge | | | Otahuna Lodge is one of New Zealands finest properties. Located 30 minutes from Christchurch airport and set in a 30 acre botanical park. This is a place where prestigious accommodation meets exemplary service and cuisine in the context of an elegant, historic country estate. | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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. | | | | | Edenhouse | |  Edenhouse is the only New Zealand property to feature in the 2007 edition of the prestigious UK House & Garden supplement Hotels by Design, showcasing "the most stylish hotels in the world". | | | | | | | Air New Zealand | |  Air New Zealand’s domestic network offers flights between all major cities and most provincial towns in New Zealand several times each day with a fleet of modern and spacious aircraft. Let Guest New Zealand make all flight bookings at a time to suit your itinerary and provide you with all ticketing and transfers details. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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. | |
| Nelson City | |  A pocket of paradise in the top northwest corner of the South Island, Nelson has a positive, creative attitude to life - and it's easy to see why. The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has attracted more than 350 working artists and craftspeople. | | | | | Bay Tours Nelson | |  Run by locals with over 30 years of knowledge of the area, Bay Tours specialises in half and full day wine, scenic, art and custom designed tours of the Nelson and Tasman Bay Region. Bay Tours operates 6, 11 and 19 seater air-conditioned coaches. | | | | | | | Edenhouse | | | Edenhouse is the only New Zealand property to feature in the 2007 edition of the prestigious UK House & Garden supplement Hotels by Design, showcasing "the most stylish hotels in the world". | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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. | | | | | | | Edenhouse | | | Edenhouse is the only New Zealand property to feature in the 2007 edition of the prestigious UK House & Garden supplement Hotels by Design, showcasing "the most stylish hotels in the world". | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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. | |
| Blenheim | |  Marlborough basks in year-round sunshine, providing perfect conditions for walking, mountain biking, sea kayaking and vineyard explorations. It's a region where you can pick a theme and follow it through. Focus your itinerary on outdoor adventures, vineyards and wineries, arts and crafts, history and gardens or marine pursuits. Better still, mix them up and experience a little of everything this beautiful region has to offer. | | | | | Marlborough Travel | |  Marlborough Travel is a Blenheim based business operating a range of tours showcasing the best of the area including private wine tours, cruises of the Marlborough Sounds, Greenshell Mussel Cruises and garden tours. | | | | | Hapuku Lodge | |  Designed as a contemporary country lodge, with six lodge rooms, five luxury tree houses and the Olive House apartment, Hapuku Lodge enables guests to take full advantage of the Kaikoura experience. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | 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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Lake Tekapo lies in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, in New Zealand's central South Island. Christchurch International airport is only a 3 hour drive away and New Zealand's most popular tourist route, State Highway 8, passes through Lake Tekapo and provides exquisite views of New Zealand as it should be viewed, 'naturally'.
Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities.
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.
