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MILFORD SOUND CRUISE / New Zealand - South Island
QUEENSTOWN FEATURED PARTNERS AND LOCAL TOURING / New Zealand
4 Day Queenstown Discovery
Copthorne Hotel & Apts. Queenstown Lakeview
Cruise Milford Sound
Sitting on the shore of the crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu, the lake and mountain
landscape makes Queenstown suited to all kinds of adventure. This four-season
mountain resort offers activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging,
jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting year round. Experience one of the many
walking and hiking trails, sightseeing tours, or indulge yourself with spa treatments,
boutique shopping and excellent food and wine.
From Queenstown, the drama of the Central Otago landscape unfolds around you. If
you are a Lord of the Rings fan you will recognise many of the locations of Middle-
earth here. Travel to Milford Sound, where fjord cliffs rise vertically from the dark
waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downward.
Highlights (included):
• Walter Peak evening cruise and dinner
• Milford Sound day tour with cruise Located in the heart of Queenstown, the hotel is surrounded by picturesque
mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Just a stroll away, you will find the town centre. Shop
in charming boutiques, dine at classic bistros, or even find an adventure.
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview has 66 superior rooms and 19
two-bedroom serviced apartments. Spacious and outfitted with modern amenities,
every room features large private balconies or a private courtyard to enjoy refreshing
views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range.
Arrive Queenstown
Walter Peak
Milford Sound
Depart Queenstown
Package includes: 3 nights of accommodation, airport transfers, sightseeing and
attractions as listed above.
Pricing from.
On-site dining consists of the Hillary's Restaurant with its breathtaking mountain and
lake views, featuring conservatory style décor, and a Kiwi and international menu.
Alternatively, enjoy a quick snack in the casual dining joint, the Rocks Cafe & Bar.
$699
Pricing is per person, double occupancy
Hotel
The Rees Hotel Queenstown
The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated 5-star hotel situated right on the shores
of Lake Wakatipu, in the South Island of New Zealand.
The Rees offers a variety of spacious and luxurious accommodation options including
60 hotel rooms, 90 apartments and five private, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Lakeside
Residences, all with terraces, showcasing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu to
the alpine panorama of The Remarkables mountain range. The hotel's many exceptional
features include a library of rare books and art, courtesy shuttle to/from Queenstown
town centre, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, movies and local telephone calls,
conference rooms and a fully-equipped gym. In addition there is secure undercover
parking, an electric car-charging station and private beach with a wharf accessing jet-
boat and water taxi services. True South Dining Room is the property’s multi award-
winning fine-dining restaurant.
Our team of experienced local and international staff pride themselves on delivering
professional, friendly service that consistently exceeds our guests’ expectations
and is a hallmark of The Rees Hotel’s reputation. Luxury vehicle and heli transfers
and services are available to guests. Ski lockers and a dedicated ski concierge are
available during the winter season and a fleet of mountain bikes can be hired year-
round. Walking and biking trails are directly accessible from the hotel around Lake
Wakatipu and into Queenstown. In-room spa treatments and babysitting services can
be arranged on request and children are particularly well catered for.
Luxury Hotel

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront sits overlooking the shores of
Lake Wakatipu, within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping and
entertainment area. Popular ski areas such as Coronet Park and The Remarkables are
a 20 and 45 minutes drive away.
This relaxed hotel in Queenstown is nestled within the garden-inspired property: 240
guest rooms, with 80 rooms that have views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables
mountain range. Select rooms also feature private balconies or courtyards. There
are meetings facilities with Wi-Fi access in public areas, as well as in Impressions
Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront is
a 4 star and Enviro-Gold Qualmark rated hotel, with an Environmental Sustainability
Plan for the future.
Hotel
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Skyline Queenstown
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The distinctive outline of the Skyline Queenstown complex atop Bob’s Peak is one of
the first sights to captivate visitors on arrival in Queenstown. A scenic gondola ride
rising 450 metres is a ‘must-do’ attraction during your visit. The 220 degree panoramic
views from Coronet Peak to the Remarkables and across Lake Wakitipu to Cecil and
Walker Peak are truly breath-taking. There is something for everyone here: enjoy
awe-inspiring stargazing tours, savour premium cuisine with views to match at
Stratofare or casual dining at the Market Kitchen. The young-at-heart can take a
chairlift further to experience the downhill luge in gravity-fuelled luge carts.
With almost 50 years of operation, Skyline Queenstown has welcomed over 10
million visitors since the original gondola was installed in 1967.
Cruise Milford is a family owned and operated business started by Peter Egerton and
Keith Johnston in January 2014. The business was an instant success, after only a
year of operating they shot to number one on the TripAdvisor list of Milford Sound
boat operators to which they have maintained the number one spot ever since.
Their main focus is delivering outstanding and personal customer service. "We want
people to leave this area and say that it was the best experience of their New Zealand
holiday."
The families have strong links to Fiordland, having lived and worked in the area for
many years. Peter Egerton says, "We feel extremely privileged to work in this special
area and wanted to offer tourist to the region a more personal experience and a better
inside to the history and background of this place. We have an amazing team at Milford
who deliver the product with great passion."
Cruise Milford also limit their customer numbers to half of the boat’s capacity to
ensure that every passenger on board receives a more personal experience and has
Attraction
ANDERSON VACATIONS
the time with the staff to get special attention. The comments on TripAdvisor confirm
this, praising friendliness of the staff, personal service and avoiding the crowds by
being on a smaller boat.
Boat Tour/Day Cruise
www.andersonvacations.ca
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