Autumn Magic

Arrowtown “Autumn Magic” & Stunning Dunedin

Arrowtown “Autumn Magic”& Stunning Dunedin

14 April - 24 April 2023 Full
2024 dates coming soon

Duration: 8 Days

On this trip we take in Queenstown, Wanaka, Unique Arrowtown, Clyde, Alexandra and Bannockburn. Come and see the awesome, autumn colours of Central Otago. We stay in Cromwell by Lake Dunstan and visit Old Cromwell Town. We enjoy the unique and friendly atmosphere of Arrowtown’s Autumn Festival. Visit the beautiful Hawea and Wanaka Lakes, spend time at the famous Puzzling World, take a tiki tour into Clyde and view the amazing Clyde Dam, take a stroll along the waterfront in Queenstown and browse the shops. Every day the scenery and magnificent autumn colours are different. Every day different, everyday beautiful!

Day 1 (D)
You are picked up at between 8.30am and 8.45am at designated area. We travel through to Ashburton, with a 20-minute comfort stop here then on through to Oamaru for lunch followed by a short stop at the famous Moeraki Boulders before heading to our centrally located accommodation in Dunedin.

Day 2 (B)
This morning we are off to the worlds steepest street, (Baldwin St) where you will have a chance to walk up it should you desire followed by a visit to the historic Olveston House and gardens we have a 1-hour personal guided tour. Your guide will then introduce you to the rules of croquet. Over the remaining hour have fun playing a game while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee served on the lawn. If you wish, bring a picnic to supplement the refreshment provided. After lunch we head to the beautiful Chinese Gardens (Dunedin is the sister city to Shanghai) after which you are free to check out some of the close by attractions such as the superb architecture of Dunedin railway station, Otago Settlers museum or see the immortalized statue of Robert Burns in the Octagon.

Day 3 (B&D)
Today we head to Larnarch Castle where we will take a stroll through the castle grounds (one of only five New Zealand gardens to be given the ‘International Garden on Significance’) before going inside the Castle to admire the beautifully restored building. We take a scenic drive along the seafront to visit to the Royal Albatross Center. Along the way we will stop at some very picturesque spots for photos.

Day 4 (B&D)
We travel to Cromwell stopping along the way at the charming olde worlde Clyde Township for lunch along the way to Cromwell stopping to view Clyde Dam. After checking into our comfortable accommodation, we go to see Old Cromwell. Another fabulous day for stunning scenery and photo opportunities.

Day 5 (B & L)
Today we take a cruise out on our Lady of the lake the “Earnslaw”. We will get off the boat at Walter Peak Farm where we will enjoy a gourmet barbecue lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant. After which we will return to Queenstown, you will have a short break to browse the shops or get a drink at one of Queenstown’s many trendy café/bars before heading back to Cromwell alongside the beautiful scenic Kawarau Gorge where we will stop off at Roaring Megs for a photo and onto Mrs. Jones fruit stall where they make the best fresh fruit ice-cream.

Day 6 (B&D)
After a leisurely breakfast, we will travel via the stunning Lake Hawea, then onto beautiful Wanaka, enjoy a cup of tea on the edge of the Lake and simply soak up the beauty of this location at this magical time of the year, in all its glorious Autumn colours. You then have some free time to browse the shops and have lunch, before we visit Puzzling World for fun time.

Day 7 (B&D)
Today we enjoy the cacophony of colours at the Autumn Festival and join in the wonderful friendly atmosphere with the locals as they dress for times gone by, see the Can-Can Girls and watch the wonderful parade. Browse the stalls offering local arts and crafts and Taste the local cuisine. Wander around picturesque Arrowtown. We visit the amazing beautifully restored Chinese settlement, and you will have time to meander by the river and relax in this antiquated picturesque township.

Day 8 (B)
On our way home to Christchurch, we take in the majestic views of Lake Pukaki. We lunch at beautiful Lake Tekapo, visit Church of the Good Shepherd and view Mackenzie’s dog memorial. We will have a 15-minute stop at Geraldine, before wending our way home.

NOTES
B = Continental breakfast provided
L = Lunch provided
D = Dinner (main meal) provided (please note any drinks will be at your own expense)
Morning cuppa and 'bikkies' provided from the bus most days.
We stop at various places for you to purchase your own lunch.

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What our clients are saying

“Thank you Brenda & Cheryl for another wonderful trip, enjoyed every minute of it. Great scenery, super company and many laughs. What more can you get? Keep up good work. ”

— Colleen & Les

“This has been a very interesting and enjoyable tour through one of the most scenically beautiful regions of New Zealand. The scenery has been stunning throughout, the amazing Autumn colours exceeding all my expectations. The highlight for me without a doubt was the visit to Arrowtown, with a wonderful atmosphere and vibrancy, culminating in the excitement of the Festival parade. Clyde was a real gem, new to me and provided a charming feature of the tour. I really appreciated the company of a great group of people, both diverse and interesting, with many entertaining stories to tell. Breakfast together have been the ideal start to each day and evening meals most enjoyable. I have been most impressed with the efficiency of the staff in this area. Our motel accomodation has been excellent, warm and comfortable and a real home away from home. Again the staff behind the scenes are to be congratulated. Thank you to both Brenda & Tristanfor your organisation and for making this tour possible. I shall take home many happy memories of the last few days spent in the South. ”

— Eileen

“I had a fantastic time on this tour. The weather was brilliant and I really liked the fact that we stayed in one motel the whole time and travelled out from there each day. The highlight for me was the time spent in Clyde - a lovely unspoilt wee village. A lot of fun was had by us. Thank you Brenda & Tristan. ”

— Katherine

“Thank you both for a lovely holiday, for arranging everything for us, your smiles etc. See you again. ”

— Elizabeth

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