Day 1 Wellington - Blenheim - Marlborough Vineyards

Cross Cook Strait on the Lynx Ferry. On arrival you will be greeted by Marlborough Travel for an exploration of the New World's finest wine producing regions. The region has an international reputation for producing premium Sauvignon Blanc, plus very good Chardonnay and Riesling. During today's tour you will have the opportunity to meet with a number of the regions leading wine makers.

Overnight Blenheim Country Lodge

Day 2 Blenheim - Queenstown

This morning board your flight south to Queenstown. Arriving mid-day, the afternoon will be free to explore this premier resort with its extensive range of attractions. Included is the Bob's Peak Gondola Ride with its magnificent alpine views.

Overnight A Line Hotel

Day 3 Central Otago Vineyards

Central Otago is New Zealand's most scenic wine region and the World's furthest south. Soil structures are very different to those of New Zealand's other regions with heavy mineral deposits in silt loams. These conditions combined with hot dry summers and cold crisp winters are ideal for producing high quality Pinot Noir and Riesling grapes. Discover what makes the region so special with your guides regional knowledge.

Overnight A Line Hotel

Day 4 Milford Day Excursion

Round Lake Wakatipu and cross northern Southland to Te Anau. Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate rainforest and towering peaks. Exiting the Homer Tunnel arrive at Milford Sound. Cruise on the Sound and inspect up close the cascading waterfalls, sea life and towering rock faces. Leaving Milford retrace your travels to Queenstown.

Overnight A Line Hotel

Day 5 Queenstown - Christchurch

Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river. Past Cromwell and along the shores of Lake Dunstan before traversing the Lindis Pass. Cross the Mackenzie Country with its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps. Arriving at Mt. Cook time allows for an optional scenic flight. Pass Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo before travelling over the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch.

Pinot Noir Grapes

Queenstown

Self Drive Option Includes
	Ferry travel Wellington to Picton
	3 Days car hire
	4 Nights hotel accommodation
	Transfers as required
	Air travel Blenheim to Queenstown
	Marlborough wine excursion
	Bob's Peak Gondola Ride
	Central Otago wine excursion
	Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise

Note: self drive option includes only the cruise
on Miliford Sound not the excursion from Queenstown

Prices are valid until 30 September 2008

Prices are valid until 30 September 2008

Note: the self drive option excludes car hire while in Blenheim, as it is unnecessary.