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Travel to the alpine village of Queenstown today, a popular destination and an icon of New Zealand famous for it's adventure and adrenalin based activities. Stop at Puzzling World and be entranced by the mazes, illusions, holograms and puzzles at this amazing venue. Depart here and en-route to Cromwell, stop at a local fruit orchard for some stone fruit (own cost). Enjoy lunch and a Cellar Door Experience at Gibbston Valley Winery, who produce some of New Zealand's finest wines and home of the best Pinot Noir! The coach will stop at the Shotover River for those that have booked an optional Shotover Jetboat ride and if time permits, visit the picturesque village of Arrowtown. Arrive in Queenstown and unwind at your hotel, or maybe embark on an optional TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak Station (optional cost).
Accommodation |  | | Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown– 4 Star Rating Located within walking distance to the centre of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, this fine hotel blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly personal service. En-suite rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, mini bar, Sky TV and 24 hour room service. Hotel features include spa pool, Impressions Cocktail Bar and Restaurant overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. |
MealsFull, hot breakfast included. Lunch included (Gibbston Valley Winery) Dinner own cost and arrangement.
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 | 1: Gibbston Valley Winery Gibbston Valley Wines is an award-winning wine producer in New Zealand's Central Otago region. The boutique winery offers a unique experience incorporating a fabulous winery restaurant, wine tours and tasting events. Established in 1987, they were the first commercial wine producers in the region and the winery earned an internationally acclaimed reputation for the Otago Pinot Noir and other thriving grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Blanc. You will enjoy a Cellar Door Experience and Harvest Platter Lunch. Indulge & enjoy! | | |  | 2: Puzzling World Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is a world unique attraction specialising in puzzling eccentricity. For over 35 years this remarkable business has entertained and amazed visitors of all ages, attracted to this beautiful part of the world. Offering the world's first "modern-styled" Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre/Café, large Gift Shop and eccentric architecture and oddities.
Located in the heart of the breathtaking Southern Lakes region of the South Island of New Zealand, Puzzling World is set amongst 7 acres of rolling lawns, trees and gardens. You will love it here! | | | Optional Activities |
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 | 3: Shotover Jet Shotover Jet – a thrilling jet-boat ride on the Shotover River (not for the faint-hearted but suitable for all ages), highly recommended. Must be pre-booked prior to departure. | | |  | 4: TSS Earnslaw Cruise A one and a half hour scenic cruise on board the coal-fired vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw from Queenstown Bay to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Cruise only, departs at 4pm (year round) or 6pm (November to April).Cruise and Evening Dinner at Walter Peak Station, departs 6pm, returns 10pm (October to June) | | |  | 5: Skyline Gondola, Restaurant & Luge One of the first sights to captivate visitors to Queenstown is the distinctive outline of the Skyline complex high above town. Located an easy 5 minute walk from central Queenstown and exclusively accessed by scenic gondola, the Skyline Gondola, Restaurant & Luge is a 'must-see' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand. Ride the gondola up to Bob’s Peak for incredible panoramic views and a sumptuous international buffet. Great photo opportunities here too! | | |
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