Experience New Zealand your way. With a vehicle exclusive to your group, see what you want, stop where you want, and travel at your own pace in total comfort and privacy. This small group premium tour is perfect for those looking to see a little more on their journey West to Queenstown.
Day One Highlights:
✔ Depart Christchurch
✔ Local Cheese Factory visit in Geraldine
✔ Visit the famous Fairlie Bakehouse in Fairlie
✔ Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
✔ Stop at Lake Pukaki lookout and salmon shop
✔ Drive through the Mackenzie Basin
✔ Visit New Zealand’s highest Lavender Farm within season
✔ Stay overnight in Aoraki Mount Cook Village
Day Two Highlights:
✔ Start your day with Hooker Valley Trek, Helicopter Ride or Tasman Glacier Boat Ride
Your private driver will be waiting for you
✔ Pass through the Mackenzie Basin and view the Clay Cliffs of Omarama
✔ Gaze at Lindis Pass lookout
✔ Stop in Cromwell for a fresh fruit experience at Mrs Jones
✔ End your tour in Queenstown
Day One: Christchurch → Aoraki Mount Cook
Depart Christchurch at 9am and journey through the scenic Canterbury Plains toward the Southern Alps. Enjoy local stops along the way including artisan cheese tasting in Geraldine, award-winning pies from Fairlie Bakehouse, and a visit to Lake Tekapo’s Church of the Good Shepherd.
Take in turquoise alpine lakes, rolling farmland, and panoramic mountain views before arriving at the breathtaking Aoraki Mount Cook Village. Optional visits include a salmon farm, New Zealand’s highest lavender farm, and local farm experiences (pre-booking required). Accommodation is self-selected—we’re happy to provide recommendations.
Day Two: Aoraki Mount Cook → Queenstown
Start your day with a morning hike on the stunning Hooker Valley Track, a Tasman Glacier boat ride, or even a scenic helicopter flight. Then, we continue through the Mackenzie Basin, passing the Clay Cliffs of Omarama and the spectacular Lindis Pass.
This will be the end of your tour— but the adventure doesn’t have to stop here.
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