Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll ride the gondola to a mountaintop dinner, taste pinot noir among the vines, cruise Lake Wakatipu at golden hour, and soar over the Southern Alps on a helicopter flight with an alpine picnic. Cosy lodges, candle-lit dinners and lakeside sunsets fill the days.
With a romantic hotel, thoughtful touches and the key experiences arranged, it is an idyllic and spectacular romantic escape.
Trip Highlights
- A Skyline Gondola mountaintop dinner
- A Gibbston Valley wine tasting for two
- A romantic Lake Wakatipu cruise
- A helicopter flight with an alpine picnic
- The historic gold town of Arrowtown
- Snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes
- Candle-lit dining and lakeside sunsets
- Romance in the adventure capital
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 5-day journey.
Arrive in the romantic adventure capital and settle in, with a welcome dinner over the lake.
A relaxed day by the lake, then the Skyline Gondola to a mountaintop for the sunset view and a romantic dinner above the twinkling town.
A private Gibbston Valley wine tour for two with a vineyard lunch, and the charming historic gold town of Arrowtown.
A helicopter flight over the Southern Alps with a landing and a champagne picnic on a remote peak or by a mountain lake, and a lakeside dinner tonight.
A final breakfast before your transfer to Queenstown airport.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers
- 4 nights in a romantic Queenstown hotel or lodge
- Daily breakfast, a romantic welcome dinner and a Skyline Gondola mountaintop dinner
- The Skyline Gondola and a Lake Wakatipu cruise
- A Gibbston Valley wine tour and Arrowtown
- A helicopter flight with an alpine picnic (weather permitting)
- All listed experiences and entrance fees
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from New Zealand
- NZeTA and International Visitor levy fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional adventure activities where not stated
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Visitors from visa-waiver countries must obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) online before travelling, which includes the International Visitor levy. Others need a visitor visa; we can advise
- Currency: The currency is the New Zealand Dollar. Queenstown is largely cashless, with cards and contactless payment accepted almost everywhere
- Seasons reversed: Queenstown is in the southern hemisphere, so summer (December to February) is warm and long for hiking and lakes, while winter (June to August) brings skiing and snow to the surrounding peaks
- Adventure & safety: Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital, with bungy, jet boats, skydiving and more. All operators are strictly regulated and safe, but activities are weather-dependent and some carry age or health restrictions
- Four seasons in a day: Mountain weather changes quickly, so pack warm and waterproof layers even in summer, along with strong sun protection for the intense alpine UV
- Driving: New Zealanders drive on the left, and the roads around Queenstown are scenic but winding, especially the Crown Range and the route to Milford Sound; allow plenty of time
- Milford Sound: The day trip to Milford Sound is long (a full day by road) but spectacular; a scenic flight or coach-cruise-fly option can shorten it, weather permitting
- Sandflies: Fiordland and Milford Sound have persistent sandflies, so bring insect repellent for that excursion
- Best time: Queenstown is a year-round destination — summer for hiking, lakes and wine, autumn for golden colours, and winter (June-September) for skiing and snow
- Tipping & power: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand. Power is 230V with the Australian-style type I plug, so bring an adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and the specific meals named in the itinerary, such as a TSS Earnslaw steamship dinner or a wine-country lunch. Other meals are left free so you can enjoy Queenstown's superb dining scene.
Are transfers and activities arranged?
Yes — your airport transfers, sightseeing and the named activities are arranged for you, and Queenstown's compact centre is easy to explore on foot in between.
Do I need a visa for New Zealand?
Visitors from visa-waiver countries need an NZeTA, applied for online before travel. We guide you through the requirements for your nationality.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
Summer (December-February) is best for hiking, lakes and wine, autumn for golden colours, and winter (June-September) for skiing. Queenstown is a wonderful year-round destination.
Is the adventure activity optional?
Yes — Queenstown offers everything from gentle scenic cruises to bungy and skydiving. We include core experiences and you choose your own adventures to match your appetite, from mild to wild.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, hotels, activities and add-ons like Milford Sound, Wanaka or a ski package can all be tailored. Just tell us what you have in mind.
How far is Milford Sound from Queenstown?
Milford Sound is a full-day round trip by road (around four hours each way) through spectacular Fiordland, or a shorter scenic flight or coach-cruise-fly combination — all of which we can arrange.
Is Queenstown a good honeymoon destination?
Wonderfully — with its stunning scenery, wine country, fine dining and romantic experiences like a helicopter picnic and a mountaintop dinner, it is one of New Zealand's most romantic spots. We can add luxury lodges and special touches.
Is the helicopter picnic weather-dependent?
Yes — helicopter flights depend on the weather and can be rescheduled for safety. We build in flexibility, and there are wonderful alternatives such as a private wine tour or a lake cruise if needed.
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