Above and beyond
(Helicopter/Fixed Wing excursions based on two weeks in the South Island)
New Zealand is an amazing realm of land and sea, and the view from the air is a truly unforgettable experience. Co-pilot your Cessna 206 as you fly over mountains. Visit vineyards for lunch and enjoy private tours with award-winning Marlborough winemakers. Watch whales from the air, and from the ground horseback ride, go fly-fishing, and be guided through ancient forests.
All accommodation as follows
- 2 nights Otahuna Lodge*, Christchurch
Otahuna Lodge is one of New Zealand's premier destination retreats, and was named Best Hotel/Resort in Australia & New Zealand in 2008 by Gallivanter’s Guide. It features seven suites, a 30-acre garden, heated pool, jacuzzi, tennis court and fitness facility with a spa treatment room. The lodge, built in 1895, is regarded as the finest example of Queen Anne architecture in Australasia and is a Category 1 listed building. - 1 night Hapuku Lodge in Tree House, Kaikoura
- 2 nights exclusive use of eco friendly Ngaio Bay Homestay, Marlborough
- 1 night Wapiti Park Homestead, West Coast
- 2 nights Oxbow Lodge, Wanaka
- 1 night double cabin, Doubtful Mariner, Fiordland
- 1 night Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
- 2 nights Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown
Other details
- Full gourmet breakfast provided daily
- Pre dinner drinks, canapés, and dinner provided at Otahuna Lodge, Ngaio Bay, Wapiti Park, Doubtful Mariner and Blanket Bay
- Wine matching with each course at Otahuna Lodge
- Selected beverages
- Selected lodge activities included
All activities as follows
- All helicopter transfers
- Banks Peninsular heli experience
- Tiger Moth flight
- Horse trek from Otahuna Lodge
- Heli whale watch Kaikoura*
- Lunch & Vineyard tour in Marlborough
- Deep sea fishing charter, French Pass
- Glacial heli hike*
Walk on a 13,000 year old frozen river and find ice pinnacles, blue crevasses, deep caves and towering columns of ice when you land on Franz Josef. Helicopter over and walk about this mesmerising Ice Age wonderland any time of the year. - Wildlife elk feeding at Wapiti Park
- 4WD quad bike experience
- Clay bird shooting
- Catch your own lunch from a private motor launch
- Kayaking in Milford Sound*
With a guide, explore in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. The Milford Mariner caters for comfort and activity. The vessel is purpose built to accommodate passengers in private cabins with en suites. It has a spacious dining saloon, observation lounge and large open deck areas for viewing. - Guided nature experience in world heritage area
- Farm and sheep shearing experience at Blanket Bay*
An unforgettably fun, totally Kiwi experience: With the help of a trusty farm dog, drive sheep into the shearing shed. Learn how to shear a sheep from the master farmer - then try it yourself! - Longest jet boat in the country
- In-room massage for two
* Recommended for your Dream Experience