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How Do You Travel Between Queenstown, Wānaka and Glenorchy?
Collect your hybrid SUV at Queenstown Airport and enjoy the freedom to explore between your included experiences. Spend three nights in Queenstown before driving to Glenorchy for your final night.
On Day 2, drive to Wānaka via the Crown Range and return through Cromwell and Kawarau Gorge. Allow approximately three hours’ driving for the advertised 186 km circuit, plus your wine tour and sightseeing stops.
The included Quintessential Wānaka Wine Tour takes approximately 3½ hours. The Private Wānaka Wine Tour is an alternative experience lasting up to 4½ hours. For either option, drive your rental car to the confirmed meeting point in Wānaka. A designated driver who does not drink is required for the return journey to Queenstown.
On Day 3, Appellation’s guided food and wine tour includes transport from selected Queenstown locations, allowing you to leave your SUV parked.
The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy on Day 4 takes approximately 50 minutes in normal conditions. On Day 5, allow around an hour to reach Queenstown Airport, plus time for refuelling, vehicle return and airline check-in.
Compare Your Included Wine & Dining Experiences
From vineyard lunches to dinner around a shared alpine table, your escape includes three distinct food and wine experiences.
| Included Experience | Food & Wine Highlights | Time to Allow | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quintessential Wānaka Wine Tour | Three boutique vineyards, up to 13 wines and a three-course barrel-cooked late lunch matched with selected wines | Approximately 3½ hours, plus your drive between Queenstown and Wānaka | Day 2 |
| Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour | Four tasting locations, a wine-cave visit, a five-dish lunch with matching wines and a cheeseboard | Approximately 6½ hours, including transport from selected Queenstown locations | Day 3 |
| Dinner & Breakfast at Base Camp Kitchen, Glenorchy | A chef’s-choice wood-fired dinner served at shared tables, followed by a seasonal buffet breakfast | Enjoyed during your included overnight Cosy Hut stay | Dinner on Day 4 and breakfast on Day 5 |
Glenorchy dinner and breakfast are included for two adults as part of the Cosy Up package. Drinks are additional unless specified in your quote.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Queenstown.
- Five-day hybrid intermediate AWD SUV rental with GO Rentals.
- Unlimited kilometres, with rental cover, excess and roadside-assistance arrangements confirmed in your quote.
- Quintessential Wānaka Wine Tour with Wanaka Wine Tours, including tastings and a three-course barrel-cooked late lunch.
- Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Appellation Wine Tours, including tastings, a wine-cave visit, five-dish lunch with matching wines and a cheeseboard.
- Cosy Up Package at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp, including one night in a Cosy Hut with shared bathroom facilities, plus dinner and breakfast for two adults at Base Camp Kitchen.
Queenstown Accommodation Options
- Bella Vista Motel Queenstown: Queen Studio.
- Heartland Hotel Queenstown: Superior Studio Room.
- Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Deluxe Room.
- Scenic Suites Queenstown: Superior Studio Room.
The Glenorchy Cosy Hut is the fourth night for every accommodation option and uses nearby shared bathroom facilities. An ensuite hut upgrade can be requested.
Additional meals, drinks, private transfers and optional experiences are extra unless specified in your quote. Arrangements for additional guests will be confirmed when booking.
Bella Vista Motel Queenstown offers a quiet location on Robins Road, within walking distance of central Queenstown. Restaurants, cafés and the lakefront are close by, making it a convenient base for your three-night stay.
Queen Studio
Queen Studios offer approximately 20 m² of space for two guests, with a queen bed, television, complimentary WiFi and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette includes a sink, microwave, bar fridge, toaster and kettle for breakfasts and snacks; there is no oven or hob.
Larger accommodation with full kitchen facilities can be requested, subject to availability and a revised quote.
Heartland Hotel Queenstown combines Swiss-style architecture with a hillside location above central Queenstown. Walk to restaurants, shops and the lakefront, allowing for an uphill return to the hotel.
Superior Studio Room
Refurbished Superior Studio Rooms offer flexible bedding configurations, confirmed when booking. Facilities include heating and cooling, complimentary WiFi, a television with streaming capabilities, a mini-fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms also feature an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a balcony or seating area.
Heartland shares reception and several facilities with neighbouring Scenic Suites, including the lobby bar and Peaks Restaurant & Bar. Family rooms and view upgrades are available on request.
Set on Fernhill Road above Lake Whakatipu, Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown offers an alpine base for your three-night Queenstown stay. Enjoy the heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym, or dine at Mackenzies Restaurant.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Rooms provide approximately 28 m² of space for two guests, with king or twin bedding subject to confirmation. Air conditioning and complimentary WiFi add comfort between excursions.
The hotel is outside the immediate town centre, so allow time to reach activity meeting points. Hotel meals are additional unless specified in your quote.
Scenic Suites Queenstown offers a comfortable hillside base within walking distance of central Queenstown’s dining, shopping and lakefront attractions. Enjoy three nights in one location before continuing to Glenorchy, allowing for an uphill walk back from town.
Superior Studio Room
Refurbished Superior Studio Rooms feature a super king bed or two double beds, with bedding confirmed when booking. Facilities include complimentary WiFi, heating and cooling, a television, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a private outdoor area. The ensuite bathroom has a separate bath and shower.
View upgrades and larger suites with kitchens and laundry facilities can be requested, subject to availability.
Spend your final night at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp, where hut-style accommodation and wood-fired dining bring a different character to your holiday.
Cosy Hut with Shared Bathrooms
Your Cosy Hut features a queen bed, a bunk containing two single beds and wood-fire heating. Nearby shared bathrooms provide private shower rooms and comfortable facilities. The included hut does not have an ensuite bathroom.
The Cosy Up package includes one night’s accommodation, dinner at Base Camp Kitchen and breakfast for two adults. An ensuite hut upgrade or arrangements for additional guests can be requested, subject to availability and a revised quote.
Deposit and Final Payment
A deposit of NZ$150 per person is payable at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before travel.
Cancellation Charges
The following minimum cancellation charges apply, together with any additional charges imposed by individual suppliers:
- 45 days or more before travel: Full loss of deposit.
- 8–44 days before travel: 50% cancellation fee.
- 0–7 days before travel: 100% cancellation fee.
No refund is available once travel has commenced. Individual suppliers cannot authorise refunds on behalf of Go New Zealand. Any refund is at Go New Zealand’s discretion.
Any additional refund approved under our terms and conditions is subject to a 5% administration and processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. For further information on refunds and cancellations, please see Go New Zealand’s terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended for your holiday.
