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Day 1 | Welcome to Christchurch - Akaroa
- Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
- Settle into a stunning remote retreat spot, a Luxury coastal farm escape.
- Get whisked away from the everyday world.
- Relax and enjoy farm-to-table cuisine.
- Stay at Annandale's, a coastal farm escape
Day 2 | Akaroa - Coast and Wildlife
- Take advantage of a cooking class with our on-site chef.
- Take to the skies in a helicopter for a bird’s eye perspective of the dramatic landscape,
- Or let a local fishing expert take you out in a boat or to one of the nearby rivers.
- Explore the waters' playground for a wide range of wildlife, including the friendly Hector's dolphins, fur seals, blue penguins, and bird colonies.
Day 3 | Arthur Pass National Park - Southern Alps
- Nestle into the heart of the Canterbury High Country and the Southern Alps
- Experience exclusive wilderness where nothing is manufactured. The location inspires adventure and exploration.
- Hike, trek, or climb the valley where dramatic limestone formations rise from the earth in sculptural clusters.
- Dine in a Restaurant from which produce is mainly grown in the Garden and foraged from the land.
- Stay at Flockhill, New Zealand's Newest Luxury Lodge.
Day 4 | Arthur Pass National Park - Two Different Worlds
- Enjoy a private signature Farm Tour, a must-do for all guests visiting our High Country lodge. Witness a Great Kiwi Muster, become a Shepherd for a Day and meet the Sheepdogs.
- An early settler was once reported to have described New Zealand as “the Wild West but greener”. Cowboy up and find out for yourself on a horse trekking journey.
Day 5 | Mt Cook National Park - Glacier Country
- Travel deep to the edges of our highest peaks in the Mt Cook National Park.
- Take flight with Mackenzie Helicopters and journey to New Zealand's highest-altitude whisky hut—a truly exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Upgrade your day with a scenic helicopter flight and alpine snow landing, or even a tailored heli experience 'picnic amongst the peaks'.
- Marvel at glaciers, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, the turquoise lakes, and dramatic mountain scenery.
- Alternative: Learn the secrets behind New Zealand's iconic pavlova with a local host.
- Alternative: Take a mountain bike ride around the stunning, glacier-fed lake as part of the famous Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) cycle trail.
- Stay at The Lindis, with Michelin Keys by the MICHELIN Guide
Day 6 | Mt Cook National Park - Lindis Pass - Dark Sky Reserve
- Experience world-renowned fly fishing on the Ahuriri River — rated among the top ten rivers in the world.
- Discover the valley on foot with a guided hike or venture further on a private 4WD Valley Tour across Ben Avon Station.
- As night falls, the valley reveals a celestial secret. Join our expert guides for stargazing beneath some of the world’s darkest skies, or capture the experience with an immersive astrophotography class.
Day 7 | Lake Wanaka - Wine country
- Travel through the arid, rugged, and striking Central Otago - a land of bold contrasts.
- Enjoy some local wines surrounded by vast open plains and rugged landscapes, one of the most scenic wine regions in New Zealand.
- Heli to your stay. Without road access, getting to Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is part of the experience.
- Flying through spectacular mountain valleys, over snow-capped peaks and across braided alpine rivers
- Stay at Minerate Alpine Lodge, one of the world’s most secluded and private luxury lodges.
Day 8 | Mt Aspiring National Park - Fiordland National Park
- Heli to the untouched areas of the Fiordland National Park. Consistently referred to by guests as their best day in New Zealand… or perhaps anywhere.
- Pass through majestic fiords, get up close to huge waterfalls and see the region’s unique wildlife in its otherwise inaccessible natural habitat.
- Optional: Heli bike and enjoy the benefits of helicopter access to remote single tracks or lakeside scenic traverses. Free from crowds, have the mountains to yourself on this incredible day.
Day 9 | Queenstown
- Heli to Queenstown, where you can enjoy your last day shopping, before you return to reality.
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