Accommodation
Heritage Christchurch
The Heritage Christchurch is a unique hotel with historical "heritage" and prestige, centrally located in Cathedral Square, the heart of Christchurch. Stay in the elegantly appointed Heritage Suites, or the adjacent Heritage Tower with views across Christchurch to the Canterbury Plains and the majestic Southern Alps.
Terrace Downs
An hour’s drive from Christchurch International Airport, Terrace Downs is a unique getaway destination located in the heart of a rural high country community. The resort features deluxe accommodation, award winning cuisine and an 18-hole championship golf course with stunning views to Mt Hutt.
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Located in one of the most picturesque settings in the world, Novotel Lakeside is in the very heart of Queenstown and nestled beside the beautiful and tranquil Lake Wakatipu. This fresh and modern hotel offers guests superb and uninterrupted views of the lake, mountains and adjoining gardens.
Golf
Clearwater Resort
Designed by John Darby and Sir Bob Charles, Clearwater is home to the NZPGA Championship. The course combines elements of links and parkland golf and meanders around a succession of lakes and trout filled streams with uninterrupted views of the spectacular Southern Alps.
Terrace Downs Golf Course
Mountain views stretch to the horizon and lush fairways beckon. At the foothills of the Southern Alps, there are very few scenic alpine courses like it. The views of the Rakaia Gorge and mountain vistas remain a constant challenge for players to keep their concentration.
Millbrook
New Zealand golf at its best. Designed by Sir Bob Charles and set in a natural, alpine amphitheatre, against the backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, the golf course at Millbrook exploits the dramatic terrain fully, delivering world-class golf. Millbrook is quite simply a fantastic golf resort.
Jack’s Point Golf Club
Jack’s Point combines breath-taking terrain and a challenging championship standard layout to create a new golfing mecca in New Zealand. With a backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range and an armchair view of an outstanding lake and mountain panorama, Jack’s Point is one of the world’s most spectacular courses and is a must play when visiting the South Island.
Sights / Activities
Lake Tekapo
This highland lake, in the centre of the South Island, was formed from the glacial melted waters and has a beautifully unique turquoise colour. The surrounding mountains and turquoise lake make for a spectacular backdrop.
Christchurch to Queenstown drive
You’ll see mountain landscapes in every direction on this drive. Drive alongside the turquoise blue Lake Tekapo and then take in the peak of Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak. Explore the quaint old mining settlement of Arrowtown before reaching the adrenalin capital of the world – Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is simply stunning and unmissable whilst visiting Queenstown. The huge fiords created by rivers of ice can be seen in many different moods, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water and alongside the sound stands Mitre Peak, a remarkable presence dominating the skyline.
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