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This morning travel out to the Otago Peninsula, a precious wildlife habitat. Your first stop is Larnach Castle and you are here for a guided tour of the grounds and interior. Continue on Natures Wonders and get up close and personal with the penguins, seals and birdlife that inhabit this region. Depart Dunedin in the afternoon and visit the village of Oamaru, stopping to look at the old whitestone buildings unique to this town. Follow the Waitaki Valley to the region known as Mackenzie Country, viewing the Alpine Blue Lakes and snow-capped mountain scenery along the way, before arriving at Aoraki, Mt Cook! A visit to New Zealand MUST include a stay at the base of this mountain, and while most operators choose to stay at Twizel (kilometres from the mountain), you will love this intimate experience, staying at The Hermitage Hotel, a truly majestic property offering more to do than any other resort in New Zealand!
Accommodation |  | | The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki, Mt Cook – 4.5 Star Rating The Hermitage Hotel is a grand old historic lady, beautiful and set in a silent, unique alpine setting offering more to see and do than any other hotel. Comfortable, well appointed en-suite bedrooms feature mountain views, tea & coffee making facilities, Sky TV and heating. The cafes, lounges and restaurants boast panoramic views of Aorangi Mt Cook, open log fires and superb dining including an international buffet. The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre features a theatrette, planetarium, the Hillary Museum, the Hillary Gallery and much more. There is in house entertainment from 7.30am to 9.00pm daily and opportunities for short mountain walks and helicopter or a fixed wing aircraft rides to the Tasman Glacier. Few tours include this hotel but we believe this is the best way to experience Aoraki.... and we guarantee you will love it! |
MealsFull, hot breakfast included. Dinner at The Hermitage Alpine Restaurant included.
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 | 1: Nature's Wonders tour
Nature lovers will love this visit to Nature's Wonders, a working farm where you will view wildlife up close. Board the Argo 8 Wheel Transport, an exciting but smooth ride that will take you to seals, penguins, nesting seabirds and spectacular views. Your hosts are Perry and Tracey Reid and they will take wonderful care of you as they share their home, their stories and spectacular property during this fun, interesting and educational tour. | | |  | 2: Larnach Castle tour
Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and is renowned for it’s gardens of 'International Significance'. Stroll through the magnificent grounds and take a guided tour of the castle’s interior. With it's exciting, sometimes scandalous and tragic history, magnificent carved ceilings, New Zealand antiques and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and present. | | |  | 3: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Located at The Hermitage Mt Cook is the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. You will be provided with an unlimited pass, including entry to the Theatre and Planetarium, the Sir Edmund Gallery and the 3D movie, “Mt Cook Magic” taking you on a thrilling journey to the top of the mountain. Open from 7.30am to 9.30pm and offering something different every day, you could spend many hours here and still not see it all! | | |
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