7:12 pm in Australasia & Polynesia, New Zealand by Australasia-Polynesia
One week from £3995pp – based on 2 sharing, including flights and HB accommodation at a featured hotel
What it feels like to be there Find out more.
One week from £3995pp - based on 2 sharing, including flights and HB accommodation at a featured hotel
What it feels like to be there...
Queenstown is the heart of South Island’s action zone. Elegant snow-capped mountains, giant creaking glaciers, fresh clear lakes, roaring waterfalls and towering fjords surround you. The people of this beautiful region practically invented adventure sports, such is their dedication to fun in the great outdoors. Join in, you will be amazed!
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AT14-TGN02 Courtesy of The George
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AT14-BBN01 Courtesy of Blanket Bay
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AT14-TGN05 Courtesy of The George
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AT14-BBN11 Courtesy of Blanket Bay
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AT14-TGN10 Courtesy of The George
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AT14-BBN07 Courtesy of Blanket Bay
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What to do there…
Queenstown is packed with activities and perfect for 7 to 10 days:
- Major: Hiking, Heli-skiing, Glacier-treks, Jet-boating, Nature-walks, Horse-riding, Wine-tasting, Fishing, Rock-climbing, Mountain-biking, Cycling, Bungee, Rafting, Kayaking, Scuba-diving, Golf, Spa/Massage.
- Other: Jacuzzi, Games, Library, Gym/Fitness.
Where to stay…
The 5*
Blanket Bay, Glenorchy, is one of the world’s very best super-luxury activity hotels. A stylish lakeside lodge nestled beneath beautiful mountains, this place offers something of everything adventurous. Add fine dining, great wine and Jacuzzis, and the full package will keep even the most demanding guests satisfied.
Some practical information worth knowing…
- Travel: Queenstown (<1h from Glenorchy) is a 1h flight or 6h scenic drive from Christchurch, or a 2h flight from Auckland.
- Weather: South Island is mild with relatively few rainy days per month year-round. Jun-Aug is coolest, Dec-Feb warmest.
What the AdventureTemples travel community says…
New Zealand’s amazing environment has long made it an adventure traveller’s destination of choice. Now it has found a whole new gear: luxury overdrive! To differentiate from the many good basic hotels, the very best lodges use helicopters to whisk you around, getting you off the beaten track and giving you a month’s worth of experiences in a week. If you have the means, this is truly the ultimate package.
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Tags: Bungee, Fine-dining, Fishing, Glacier-treks, Golf, Heli-skiing, Hiking, Horse-riding, Jet-boating, Kayaking, Mountain-biking, Rafting, Rock-climbing, Scuba-diving, Spa/Massage, Wine-tasting