7 Days: The Best of Queenstown

Nestled amidst New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscapes, this 7-day vacation offers the best of Queenstown in luxury.

We use this itinerary as a starting point to create your perfect bespoke New Zealand luxury vacation.

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Luxury Accommodation with Meals as Listed
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Day 1: Queenstown

Arrive in Queenstown

Although celebrated as New Zealand's ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown offers far more than a fast paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic and scenic wonders.

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Private Airport Transfer
You will be met at the Queenstown airport by the driver and transferred to your accommodation
Eichardt’s
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Day 2: Central Otago Wines

Vast open plains and rugged landscapes make Central Otago one of the most scenic wine regions in New Zealand.

Here, the cool climate combined with glacially derived soils, means vineyards produce a highly elegant pinot noir and some quietly impressive white wine varietals and the occasional pink rosé

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Earnslaw Burn Picnic
Picture this: Mt Earnslaw Glacier towers above you, the air tastes crisp and fresh, the sun sparkles off the white snow, and the flow of waterfalls serenades you – it’s a picnic like no other.
Eichardt’s
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Day 3: Earnslaw Burn

The Earnslaw Burn with its hanging glacier and cascading waterfalls really is New Zealand’s best-kept secret, and our guided heli hike is the best way to experience it.

Your ears fill with the rush of waterfalls, your eyes feast on the dazzling glacier hanging above you, your nose enjoys the fragrant, local wine in your glass.

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The Earnslaw Burn with its hanging glacier and cascading waterfalls really is New Zealand’s best-kept secret, and our guided heli hike is the best way to experience it.
Your ears fill with the rush of waterfalls, your eyes feast on the dazzling glacier hanging above you, your nose enjoys the fragrant, local wine in your glass.
Eichardt’s
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Day 4: Arrowtown and Wānaka

Wanaka, a resort town on New Zealand's South Island, is set on the southern end of its namesake lake with views of snowcapped mountains. It's the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes

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Private Tour
Embark on a remarkable adventure in the stunning Great Lakes region? Look no further than our private day tour in Wānaka, where you'll discover a plethora of exciting attractions and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Wānaka is a place that never fails to captivate visitors with its natural beauty and charming character. With countless activities and attractions on offer, this tour is designed to make the most of your time in this remarkable destination.
Eichardt’s
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Day 5: Glenorchy and Paradise

Glenorchy’s spectacular landscapes have become a prime location for film scouts, depicting many scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as featuring in the Narnia movies. Twenty kilometres away from Glenorchy, as bucolic farmland gives way to beech forests, lies Paradise. Some say it was christened for its natural charms, others for the paradise ducks that live in the area. Nobody can say for sure how it got its name, but the one thing people agree on is its breathtaking beauty. "This is the Middle‑earth™ I had always pictured," Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) said of Paradise.

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Private Tour
Allow us to take you on a private sightseeing adventure through the enchanting landscapes of Glenorchy and Paradise. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this remarkable region, unrushed and at your own pace.
Eichardt’s
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Day 6: Milford Sound

Milford Sound sits within Fiordland National Park in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. The park is part of Te Wahipounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Milford Sound is the jewel of Fiordland National Park – a hidden secret waiting to be discovered.

Despite its name, Milford Sound is actually a fiord, not a sound. It is also the only fiord in New Zealand that is accessible by road. However, its remote location, bounded by steep cliffs and dense rainforest, means its special features remain unspoilt. Rain or shine, Milford Sound continues to captivate even the most experienced traveller with its beautiful surroundings, ink-dark waters, gushing waterfalls and captivating views.

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Private Tour
Your driver/guide will stop at multiple locations along the Milford Rd for photos plus enlighten you of the rich and amazing history, flora, and fauna in the Fiordland National Park. Join an overnight cruise and experience Milford Sound without the crowds. With a boutique atmosphere, an overnight experience aboard the Fiordland Jewel is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and adventurous exploration, with opportunities for kayaking and tender boat excursions, as well as well-deserved pampering with a soak in the top deck hot tub and delicious meals cooked by our onboard chef. Spending the night in this very special part of the world means truly taking in its splendour.
Fiordland Jewel
With a boutique atmosphere, an overnight experience aboard the Fiordland Jewel is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and adventurous exploration, with opportunities for kayaking and tender boat excursions, as well as well-deserved pampering with a soak in the top deck hot tub and delicious meals cooked by our onboard chef.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner