EXPLORE OUR STUNNING SOUTH - 9 NIGHT FLY-BIKE-CRUISE :: SATURDAY 27 MARCH 2021 - Bon Voyage Cruises & Travel
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EXPLORE OUR STUNNING SOUTH 9 NIGHT FLY-BIKE-CRUISE :: SATURDAY 27 MARCH 2021
CENTRAL OTAGO & FIORDLAND
9 NIGHT / 10 DAY – FLY-BIKE-CRUISE CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Saturday 27 March 2021 Afternoon - Free to explore. Take the short walk up to the
Clyde Dam, check out the river trail or just relax in historic
Midday flight with Air New Zealand Auckland to Clyde and enjoy its cafes and unique stores.
Queenstown. On arrival early afternoon transfer to the
hotel. Free afternoon. Evening – A dinner seating reservation has been made at
the wonderful Olivers Restaurant (Tables reserved due to limited
capacity but meal not included).
Hotel: The Rees, Queenstown - Lakefront
Hotel: Olivers Lodge & Stables – various room types
Day 4 – Tuesday 30 March 2021
Day 2 – Sunday 28 March 2021
Otago Rail Trail: Oturehua to Lauder – 22km – 2h 20m
This morning we head to Arrowtown where we join a
historic walking tour, before visiting A.J Hacket Bungy at
This morning we are transferred to Oturehua to enjoy a
Kawarau Bridge, then Gibbston Valley Winery with time for
ride on a lovely section of the original Otago Rail Trail.
a visit to their Cheesery & deli before a Cave & Winery tour
and wine tasting, followed by platter lunch on the terrace.
Afternoon & Evening - free
Day 3 – Monday 29 March 2021
After a leisurely breakfast the team from Central Cycle Trail
Company will transfer us to Clyde, via the spectacular
Kawarau Gorge. (85kms)
On arrival in Lauder we are transferred a short distance to
Ophir – NZ’s statistically hottest and coldest village – to
award winning Pitches Store for lunch (included)
Mid-afternoon transfer back to Clyde. Free time.
Evening – A dinner seating reservation has been made at
the wonderful Olivers Restaurant (Tables reserved due to limited
capacity but meal not included).
On arrival in Clyde the CCT team will give you a briefing and Hotel: Olivers Lodge & Stables – various room types
introduce you to your e-bikes so you are ready to hit the
trails tomorrow.
Day 5 – Wednesday 31 March 2021 Today’s cycling starts with a leisurely lakeside ride into
Cromwell and its Historic Precinct for a coffee stop, before
Roxburgh Gorge Trail: continuing along the lake where the trail tracks under the
Lake Roxburgh to Shingle Creek – 12km – 1h 30m Bannockburn Bridge then along the new trail to Carrick
Shingle Creek to Doctor’s Point – 40mins – Jetboat Vineyard where a wine tasting and lunch awaits you – A
Doctor’s Point to Clyde – 22km – 3hours great way to finish your Otago cycling experience, before
you are shuttled back to Pisa Moorings.
Bag transfer: Clyde to Pisa Moorings, Cromwell
Balance of afternoon and evening free.
This morning we are shuttled to Lake Roxburgh Dam to
commence today’s trail ride. There are no food or
refreshment shops on the first sector to Shingle Creek.
At Shingle Creek we take a jetboat up the mighty Clutha Day 7 - Friday 01 April 2021 – Good Friday
River to Doctor’s Point where we re-join the cycle trail.
From here it is a 10km ride to Alexandra for a refreshment We are transferred this morning to Alexandra Airport
stop before continuing to Clyde (12kms). where we meet the team from Air Milford for the scenic
flight to Te Anau and a short drive to Manapouri.
At 4:00pm the shuttle takes us back up the road to
Cromwell and Pisa Moorings.
Hotel: Heritage Lake Resort – 1 bedroom overwater villa
Day 6 – Thursday 01 April 2021
Lake Dunstan Trail:
Pisa Moorings to Cromwell Historic Precinct – 1 hour
Cromwell to Carrick Vineyard – 8kms – 1 hour
Our Doubtful Sound cruise adventure will start in
Manapouri with a boat transfer across Lake Manapouri to
West Arm, where you will change to a coach to travel over
the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove. Here you will capture
breath-taking vistas of Doubtful Sound and the surrounding
Mountains. We will board the Fiordland Jewel at Deep
Cove.
OUR FLY- BIKE - CRUISE INCLUSIONS
➢ Return Air New Zealand flights to/from Queenstown
➢ Private transfer to hotel.
➢ Two nights Queenstown at the luxury Rees Hotel –
Lakefront room, including full daily breakfast
➢ Private Half day tour including a walking tour of Arrowtown,
Gibbston Valley Wine tasting and platter lunch
➢ All transfers and baggage transfers while cycling
➢ Three days cycling Otago’s trails on comfortable e-bikes
➢ Service & back up from the team at Central Cycle Trail
Day 8 - Saturday 02 April 2021 company, including their exclusive phone app.
➢ Two nights at the famous Olivers Lodge & Stables –
Over the three days we explore the many arms and islands including daily breakfast
➢ Two nights at Heritage Pisa Moorings - overwater villa,
that make up Doubtful Sound by kayak or by small including daily breakfast
boat/tender excursions around the inlets and bays. Wildlife ➢ Wine tasting & winery lunch at Carrick Vineyards
is another reason to visit this fiord - keep an eye out for ➢ Private charter sightseeing flight Alexandra to Te Anau and
bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and famous birds like the Te Anau to Queenstown
➢ Three Day / Two night Fiordland Jewel Doubtful Sound
Fiordland crested penguin. Closer to the Tasman we may Easter Cruise
see Albatross. ➢ All meals on cruise – wine or beer with dinner
➢ 1 night Distinction Hotel, Te Anau incl full breakfast
9 NIGHT / 10 DAY PACKAGE PRICES
– Prices vary by cruise cabin type. Per Person
Governor - King Suite $6569
Captain Cook - King $6299
Endeavour – Twin Beds $5985
Single On Request
Fares are in NZD$ per person sharing twin cabin/room, subject
to minimum numbers – 12 travellers. Deposit is 25% and
balance due 27 January 2021. Fares are non-refundable unless
replacement travellers book. As this tour/cruise is in a remote
wilderness/mountain area the itinerary may vary due to weather
conditions. Other sailing & cycling dates with tailor made
itinerary and different inclusions available on request.
Day 9 - Sunday 03 April 2021 – Easter Sunday
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On day 3 we will return to Deep Cove for the transfer back
to Manapouri and a short drive to our hotel in Te Anau For more information or to book call Jill Harris
arriving early evening. on 0800 266869
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau – Lakeview
Day 10 - Monday 04 April 2021
Mid-morning we are transferred back to Te Anau Airport
for our charter flight back to Queenstown and connection Level 2, Pronto Print House
to Air New Zealand for our return flight to Auckland. 218 Parnell Road, Auckland
Freephone: 0800 266 869 or 09-368 6800
Website: www.bonvoyage.co.nz
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