Day 12 - Hawkes Bay To Arrowtown Near Queenstown

This morning we suggest taking a walking tour of Art Deco Napier. In 1931 a massive earthquake struck and destroyed most of Napier’s inner city. The majority of rebuilding that followed adopted the Art Deco style. As a result, Napier features a large concentration of working Art Deco buildings and is regarded as an ‘Art Deco City’.

Drop off your rental car at Napier Airport.

Suggested flight - Depart Napier at 2:00pm aboard Air New Zealand flight NZ8475 for Christchurch, arring at 3.30 pm. Depart Christchurch at 4.05pm aboard Air New Zealand flight NZ5381 for Queenstown, arriving at 5.10pm.

Upon arrival at Queenstown Airport pick up your medium size, automatic, air-conditioned rental vehicle with unlimited mileage and daily vehicle insurance.

Queenstown is part of a breath taking landscape encompassing green valleys, pure alpine water and snow capped mountain peaks. This alpine township offers a staggering range of experiences and adventures.

Accommodation for (2 nights) in a double/twin villa suite including breakfast at:
Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown

Day 13 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Depart Queenstown Airport and fly to Milford Sound by a fixed-wing aircraft. During the flight you will have panoramic views of spectacular alpine scenery, lush rainforest and finally Milford Sound. Once on the ground at Milford Airport a coach transfers you to the Visitor Centre where you board a luxury vessel for a cruise the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. The vessel provides excellent viewing and there is plenty of time available to enjoy the waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife together with majestic Mitre Peak.

On returning to Milford Wharf you are transferred back to Milford Airport for your return sightseeing flight to Queenstown passing the stunning Sutherland Falls and over the McKinnon Pass.

This afternoon take the opportunity of visiting some of Central Otago’s leading wineries; Central Otago is New Zealand’s highest, and the world’s most southerly wine region. It is also New Zealand’s only true continental climate, with great extremes of daily and seasonal temperatures than are found in any of the country’s maritime regions. Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety; Chardonnay ranks second with Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling a distant third and fourth. The wines of Central Otago have a purity, intensity and vibrancy, which seem totally appropriate to anyone who has visited the region and breathed the pure mountain air.

Day 14 - Depart Queenstown

This morning take the opportunity for your final a round of golf at Millbrook Resort, a championship course designed by Sir Bob Charles, in this magnificent setting with stunning views of Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. The 6,420 metre, par 72 course has often been described as one of the finest alpine courses in the world.

Before departing Queenstown visit Arrowtown; nestled at the foot of rugged hills, it is the most picturesque and best-preserved gold-mining town in the area. The main street has many old colonial shops and buildings at one end, while at the other end you will find miners’ stone cottages dating back to the 1860’s and 70’s.

Drop off your rental vehicle at Queenstown Airport prior to your departing flight. Depart Queenstown airport at 5:35pm on flight

NZ5382, arriving in Christchurch at 6:25pm.

Suggested flight
Depart Queenstown at 3:15pm aboard Air New Zealand flight NZ644 for Auckland. 5.00 pm Arrive Auckland at 5:00pm

On arrival at the Auckland Domestic Terminal transfer to the International Terminal for your onward flight

Depart Auckland at 9.45 pm aboard Air New Zealand flight NZ1 for Los Angeles
Regain day crossing the International Dateline and arrive Los Angeles at 12:15pm the same day.

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Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown

Millbrook Resort provides luxury Queenstown accommodation that combines a majestic location with outstanding facilities to create a unique and inviting destination. The Millbrook ambience is warm and welcoming - the accommodation full of luxurious charm and quality, reflecting the unique character of the region.

Relax and unwind, or be as active as you wish with their 18-hole championship golf course, Magnificent spa facility, award-winning restaurants,
comprehensive guest services, and complementary health and fitness centre, including swimming pool.

Millbrook is close enough for you to easily access the cosmopolitan buzz of Queenstown, but far enough away to enjoy the tranquillity and splendour of the alpine countryside. The historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown is a short drive away as are award-winning tourist attractions and the outdoor activities that have made Queenstown world famous.