Day One Hometown to Dunedin
Dinner
Fly from your hometown to Dunedin. This evening be entertained at a special welcome dinner.
Scenic Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin 4 nights
Day Two Founders of Dunedin
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will discover how Dunedin was founded and the settlement established from when the NZ Company purchased the Otago block in 1844 to the arrival of the first settlers at Port Chalmers in 1848.
Later this afternoon we will take a tour of the Speights Brewery followed by dinner at the Ale House.
Day Three Historic Homes of Dunedin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we head out to the Otago Peninsula. Visiting Larnach Castle & Gardens, hear about how the castle came about, the scandalous and tragic history, and how the Baker family restored the castle to what it has become today. Enjoy High Tea in the castle ballroom before exploring the extensive gardens. Next we visit Fletcher House, an Edwardian villa built in 1909 by Sir James Fletcher, which has been fully restored to its former glory. We finish our day at Glenfalloch and explore this garden of four seasons with mature exotics and natives, roses, hostas and the brilliant autumn colours of numerous maples.
Day Four Dunedin Inner City
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning enjoy a walking tour of the central city with your tour leader and discover the early gothic style of the First Church, St Pauls Cathedral, the Public Library and other historic buildings & monuments.
This afternoon is free to visit the Early Settlers Museum.
Tonight we have a very special evening dining at the lavishly decorated Olveston House, hosted by the Olveston Butler. |
Day Five Dunedin to Cromwell
Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Dunedin we head to Lawrence and Gabriels Gully where the first significant find of gold was discovered marking the start of the Otago Gold Rush. Fantastic scenic vistas, historic Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and remnants of the gold rush era are all part of the journey today.
Harvest Hotel, Cromwell 1 night
Day Six Cromwell to Queenstown
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning explore old Cromwell Town and the heritage precinct before we head to Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge. In Arrowtown visit the Lakes District Museum, explore the Chinese Miners Village and discover Arrowtown's historic centre on a self-guided walk.
This evening we travel across the lake on the iconic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak for a sumptuous BBQ buffet dinner.
Mercure Queenstown Resort 2 nights
Day Seven Skipper Canyon
Breakfast, Dinner
Joining Nomad Safaris we venture down into Skippers Canyon along the famous Skippers Road. Be awe-inspired by the stunning and dramatic scenery, and visit many historic sites such as the Skippers suspension bridge and historic township, and try your hand at gold panning.
Day Eight Queenstown to Hometown
Breakfast
This morning is free to explore Queenstown before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
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