Kiwi Vines & Reel Fishing Adventure
Explore all that NZ has to offer on your self-drive dream holiday! Savour exquisite wines, embark on unforgettable fishing adventures, enjoy a vineyard stay and experience the freedom of the open road
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive travel package, featuring everything you need for a seamless exploration of New Zealand’s stunning South Island. Your journey in Wellington, then set sail on one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the work from from Wellington to Picton, where your 9-day self-drive journey begins.
Explore charming towns and breathtaking landscapes with accommodations in Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, and an unforgettable vineyard villa stay in Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Queenstown. Highlights of your trip include a half-day wine tour in Blenheim, thrilling fishing experiences in Kaikoura, Tekapo River, and Lake Wakatipu, and a memorable Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner and Farm Show on a vintage steamship. Dive into New Zealand's natural beauty and rich culture on this perfect self-drive dream holiday.
Package Inclusions:
Your Fly, Drive & Stay package includes:
- Return economy flights from Sydney* to Wellington, returning from Queenstown
- One-way transfer from Wellington Airport to hotel
- 1 night 5 star accommodation in Wellington including breakfast
- One-way ferry from Wellington to Picton
- 9 days car hire to explore the stunning South Island
- 2 nights 5 star accommodation in Blenheim including breakfast
- 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Kaikoura including breakfast
- 1 night 5 star accommodation in Christchurch including breakfast
- 2 nights 5 star accommodation in Lake Tekapo
- 2 nights Vineyard Villa stay in Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
Highlights of the trip includes:
- Half Day Wine Tour from Blenheim - Afternoon
- Fishing Experience in Kaikoura*
- Fishing Experience in Tekapo River*
- Fishing experience in Lake Wakatipu*
- Cruise experience on a Vintage Steamship across Lake Wakatipu plus Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner & Farm Show
Travel date: 26 February 2025 - 08 March 2025
(Other travel dates available, please check with our dedicated travel advisors)
Wish to add unforgettable moments of your holiday?
Why not add in a Glacier Explorer in Mt Cook for an unforgettable boat trip to admire the largest glacier in New Zealand or book a helicopter scenic flight for an magnificent view of the Southern Alps?
Reach out to our dedicated travel advisors to customize your dream holiday itinerary to perfection.
Itinerary
Day 1-11
26 February 2025 - Sydney - Wellington
Upon arrival into Wellington, private transfer to your accommodation.
27 February 2025 - Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
Enjoy one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the work from from Wellington to Picton, The Cook Strait ferry crossing is 93 kilometres (58 miles) and takes three-and-a-half-hours. Two-thirds of that journey is a scenic spectacle, with the ferry looping around Wellington Harbour and drifting through the fjord-like channels and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds.
Upon arrival into Picton, pick up your hired car and head south to Blenheim.
28 February 2025 - Blenheim
Today, morning at your own leisure and enjoys a half day wine tour from Blenheim in the afternoon.
01 March 2025 - Blenheim - Kaikoura
Enjoy scenic drive from Blenheim to Kaikoura, make a stop in the world famous Sauvignon Blanc winegrowing region Marlborough District where you can stop by wine cellar or for wine tasting or enjoy a lunch at one of the restaurant at the wineries. Visit the Lake Grassmere Saltworks - a seaside lake with large pink ponds and mounds during the summer months with white mounds appear on the shore. It is a result of natural salt production.
02 March 2025 - Kaikoura
Enjoy an exhilarating 3-hour fishing tour in Kaikoura today! Discover the local waters teeming with blue cod, sea perch, and crayfish. Dive into the natural wonders of Kaikoura, there are many nature walks in Kaikoura for stunning coasting views and natural reserve.
03 March 2025 - Kaikoura - Christchurch
Enjoy a scenic drive on the Southern route to Christchurch. Detour to Māori Rock Art & Weka Pass Walkway for a 90-minute return walk to explore the Māori Rock Art, visit some of the famous wineries in Waipara Valley for more wine tasting or visit Hanmer Springs for Termal hot pools. Other recommended stops: Gore Bay, Cheviot, Amberley and many stunning beaches along the East Coast of South Island.
04 March 2025 Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
Drive through the South Canterbury region, make a stop at Ashburton, Geraldine for art & craft stores or visit an local award-winning boutique Gin Distillery. There are so much to see and discover.
05 March 2025 - Lake Tekapo
Enjoy a thrilling 2 hour Tekapo River Fishing trip. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure discover Lake Tekapo and it's surrounding.
06 March 2025 - Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, it is an hour from Lake Tekapo. Ask our travel advisor for details about Glacier Explorer*. Experience the unforgettable boat trip on a glacier lake that gets you close to iceberg to admire the largest glacier in New Zealand - Tasman Glacier. Head to your vineyard villa in Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa in Queenstown for an unforgettable villa in the vines stay.
07 March 2025 - Queenstown
Enjoy a thrilling 3 Hour Fishing Experience on the Lake Wakatipu this morning and cruise on a 100 years old steamship across the Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm for a Gourmet BBQ Dinner & farm show.
08 March 2025 - Queenstown - Sydney
End of your unforgettable journey.
*Additional cost for Glacier Explorer.
Above itinerary is just an suggestion, not all the activities mentioned are included, please check the package inclusions.
Reach out to our dedicated travel advisors to customize your dream holiday itinerary to perfection.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 26 Aug 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from SYD and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions. Please call us for prices from other airports. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. *The package exclude any fishing license which are required to obtain online directly by guests.
Kiwi Vines & Reel Fishing Adventure
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