Christchurch and Queenstown

Enjoy a wonderful dinner at Tudors Restaurant. A full buffet breakfast is also included each morning.

Tudors Restaurant

The on-site Tudors Restaurant offers a cozy place to start your day or unwind at the end of the day. The restaurant and bar areas have a great ambience complete with a welcoming open fire place, friendly faces and a hearty, innovative menu to suit a range of tastes.

Tudors Restaurant offers a la carte and buffet breakfast from 6.30am and a la carte evening dining from 6.00pm, while the Earl of Essex Bar provides the perfect spot to relax and unwind at the end of the day from 4.30pm onwards.

Look out for the local specialities including Canterbury lamb rack, Rangitikei corn-fed chicken and North Canterbury venison as well as  produce like West Melton walnuts. There is also an extensive wine list featuring Canterbury and other New Zealand wines and beers.

Christchurch Sightseeing Tour

The Christchurch Sights morning tour is the perfect way to see first hand why Christchurch is known as the 'Garden City' and to uncover its rich history.

You'll visit Mona Vale, a homestead surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, showcasing a collection of indigenous plants.

Next travel out to the boutique seaside village of Sumner, view the stunning landscape of Christchurch from the Port Hills, and visit the Lyttelton Port. Then move on to Riccarton House & Bush. Built in 1856 Riccarton House is the homestead of the pioneering Deans family, take a stroll through the heart of an ancient native forest situated right in the heart of Christchurch and visit the oldest building on the Canterbury plains, Deans Cottage (10-15 minute stop)

Optional Extra: Hagglund Ride* - an adventure ride on an all-terrain amphibian Antarctic vehicle can be added to the tour on request.

Includes: *The Tour Cost includes the Discover Christchurch morning sights tour and return transport. Hagglund rides included at extra cost.

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook Bus Tours

The majestic beauty of the South Island is a must for any visitor to the South Island and one of the best ways to view the spectacular scenery is aboard a GreatSights® luxury coach.

This tour takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook. There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) before departing for New Zealand's Adventure Capital, Queenstown.

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

There’s something especially cosy and welcoming about A-Line style chalets in the hills, looking out on snow-capped mountains. Heartland Hotel Queenstown is perched just above the town centre - an excellent vantage point where you can feel ‘tucked away’ and enjoy magnificent views, yet you are only a few minutes walk to the town centre.

With 81 guest rooms, including five family rooms, Heartland Hotel Queenstown provides all you need for a comfortable rest at the end of another action-packed Queenstown day.

Heartland Hotel Queenstown will charm you with its distinctive design and friendly service. Close to all the action of this bustling resort town, you’ll also love the hotel’s elevated position that provides spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.

Enjoy a buffet dinner with an amazing view at Skyline Restaurant. A full buffet breakfast is also included each morning at your hotel.

Skyline Restaurant

By night you can enjoy dinner at Queenstown's most spectacular location.

The Skyline Restaurant serves up a mouthwatering Taste of New Zealand buffet of legendary proportions every night of the year.

Feast on South Island salmon, seafoods, salads, roast meats and delicious desserts - and feast your eyes on the most spectacular scenery in the country. Tiered seating guarantees stunning views from every table!

Day excursion to Fiordland National Park with Cruise on Milford Sound

The journey to Milford from Te Anau and Queenstown is magnificent.

The Milford Road (between Te Anau and Milford) is one of the finest alpine drives in the world. The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, dense rainforest, and towering mountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. No other road in Fiordland offers such a diverse glimpse into New Zealand’s alpine zone.

The luxury coaches have been purpose built for travelling the Milford Road, incorporating the latest technology for comfort and safety. The seats are tiered and angled towards the windows to maximise your views, and the expansive glass roof provides breathtaking sights of the snow-capped peaks.

The drivers have been selected for their experience and knowledge, and our schedule includes plenty of time for short nature walks and photo opportunities along the way.

Enjoy Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the comfort of a spacious modern vessel.

Scenic Cruise vessels have purpose-built observation lounges and large decks, so you can be sure you’ll get some great viewing opportunities. Keep a look out for wildlife such as seals basking on the rocks.

A wide range of dining options are available on board so treat yourself to a delicious lunch while watching the scenery drift past.

During the cruise, the friendly crew provide commentaries in several languages and point out highlights such as Mitre Peak and the Pembroke Glacier.

Includes:Tour pick up and return to hotel.