A lovely lodge in the heart of mountain country makes the perfect base from which to explore
New Zealand’s adventure capital.

First the Maori hunters came searching for precious greenstone, then the gleam of gold enticed gem hunters of another ilk and now Queenstown is much-sort after by those seeking an altogether different sort of treasure – magnificent scenery, stylish accommodation, invigorating adventure and the great outdoors. We’ve picked a little gem call Remarkables Lodge as your base, this comfortable lodge is one of our favourites and run by Brian and Colleen who have perfected the art of unobtrusive hosting. The lodge offers everything you would expect with the added bonus of the Remarkable mountain range at the bottom of the garden. For a true wilderness experience a journey with Dart River Safaris is a must and yes you will feel like you’re in Middle Earth, then take a tour of some of Central Otago’s best wineries with Appellation Central, a locally owned wine touring company who know the region and its wines intimately.

“ We had no idea there were so many wineries in Central Otago, we stopped for lunch at Amisfield Winery and sat in the sunshine drinking a local Pinot Gris – what bliss!” Helen & Mark Winsmore, Cambridge

From £1,129 per person,
including 3 nights at Remarkables Lodge with breakfast and dinner daily, Dart River Safaris tour, half day wine tour with Appellation Central and 4 days car rental.
Based on travel Oct 2011-Jan 2012 and Mar 2012.