Explore the ‘Garden City’ on foot, take a punt on the Avon or enjoy a day to see the whales in Kaikoura, the dolphins in Akaroa or the rugged scenery of the Southern Alps. Your home for 2 nights is the charming Weston House.

 

Lake Tekapo - 2 nights

Follow Inland Scenic Route 72, on one side serene pastures and rippling fields and on the other the sheer power of New Zealand’s longest mountain range, the Southern Alps. This region is ripe for exploration, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Once you reach Geraldine turn inland to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook. Matuka Lodge in Twizel is just 40 minutes from Mt Cook and the perfect base for a few nights.

 

Head south to Queenstown through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Use The Dairy as your base to explore a wealth of experiences. Feel the rush of adrenalin with any number of thrill seeking activities. Take a guided wine tour, enjoy a film at Dorothy Brown’s boutique cinema in Arrowtown and marvel at alpine scenery with a helicopter flight high into the mountains.

 

In complete contrast to the vibrancy of Queenstown, Haast on the West Coast is New Zealand as nature intended. Spend 2 nights at Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki and kayak crystal clear streams, walk on wild beaches and through untouched rainforest and just enjoy the sheer natural beauty of your surroundings.

 

Franz Josef - 2 nights

Take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight over the glaciers or take to the slopes with a guided glacier walk.Westwood Lodge is ideally situated on the edge of town.

 

Keep heading north making sure you stop and see the remarkable Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki. This area is a joy to explore from, Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge, a true wilderness retreat.

 

Home to wonderful arts and crafts, fabulous food and wine and close to the Abel Tasman National Park, this area is filled with attractions. The Resurgence offers a stunning location close to the Abel Tasman National Park.

 

On to Blenheim, in the heart of Marlborough, one of New Zealand’s finest wine producing areas. Sample your way through the boutique vineyards or take to the clear waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Brookhurst is just a short stroll from the centre of Blenheim.