- Meeting service on arrival
- 1 night Christchurch
- Transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown
- 5 nights Queenstown
- Transfers from Queenstown to Wanaka
- Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow Gold Pass
- Transfer Queenstown to Omarama
- 1 night Omarama
- Wigram Airbase Museum
- 1 night Christchurch
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
A representative will meet you at the airport and arrange transportation to your hotel. Overnight accommodation is at Pavilions Hotel.
Depart Christchurch this morning, traveling across the rich Canterbury Plains and into the foothills of the Mackenzie Country. Travel along the shores of Lake Tekapo and on to Twizel and Omarama. Traverse the Lindis Pass and travel alongside the gold bearing Clutha River to Queenstown. Dinner tonight is in one of New Zealand's most spectacular locations at the Skyline Restaurant where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed. Accommodation is at Rydges Queenstown. (5 nights)
A full day to explore the many delights of this alpine resort at your leisure. Swain Tours can happily advise on the many optional sightseeing and recreational activities available to your group. We recommend the world famous Shotover Jet Boat ride, a tour to the gold mining area of Skippers Canyon or try some of Central Otago’s boutique wines on a deluxe winery tour. Alternatively browse in the many shops and galleries – the choice is yours.
This morning your coach will take you to the airfield. Today the Aviation Trade Display Day opens and Warbirds practice. This evening cruise across the lake aboard the TSS Earnslaw for dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead, Walter Peak Station.
Your tickets include the 'Airshow Gold Pass' so you'll be guaranteed the best seats in the house! Situated on the flight line at show center with bucket grandstand seating, you will be elevated above ground for unobstructed viewing of the entire show. "The Gold Club" marquee offers its own facilities and big screen televisions in the restaurant, which beam the live action as it happens. You can relax in comfort and watch the show's action unfold before you.
Warbirds over Wanaka The Airshow today. Flying begins at 10.00am and is non stop throughout the day. See civil aircraft, Helicopters, Warbirds, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Trade Displays, Military Vehicles, Vintage Machinery, Classic Fire Engines and much more.
Your coach will take you through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and alongside the gold bearing Clutha River. Traverse the Lindis Pass before reaching Omarama. Overnight accommodation is at Heritage Gateway Hotel.
Travel around the shores of Lake Pukaki and continue on to Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd dedicated to the early pioneers of the region and the Collie Dog memorial overlooking the milky blue waters of Lake Tekapo.
Descend Burkes Pass into the barren MacKenzie Country, enter the foothills near Geraldine and across the broad expanse of the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch, en-route visit the Wigram Airbase Museum. The airfield at Wigram was originally the home of the Canterbury Aviation Company, a private flying school founded by Sir Henry Wigram in 1916. As New Zealand had no air force at that time, the company trained pilots for service with British Air Forces during World War I. In 1923 the New Zealand Government purchased the land and assets of the company as the base for its newly formed air force, and renamed it "Wigram" in honor of its founder. Overnight accommodation is at Pavilions Hotel.
Today it is goodbye to all your new found friends before you make your homeward journey. You will be transferred to Christchurch International Airport in ample time to join your onward flight.
*Prices are per person/twin share in USD and exclude international air from the USA. Single rates available - call for pricing. All prices remain subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
