Geraldine

Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.

20 minutes

Lake Tekapo

Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog.

20 minutes

Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson chose this part of the Southern Alps - the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's South Island - as the setting for ‘Lake-town’ in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

20 minutes

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Arrive at Mount Cook national park where you'll savor a scrumptious lunch at Hermitage Hotel.

1 hour

Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks

At around 27 km long, the Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand. This hike require moderate fitness and is approximately a 60 min return hike. There are good views of the Tasman Glacier and terminal lake, icebergs and the mountains at the head of the valley.

1 hour

High Country Salmon

The Salmon Shop offers a wide range of salmon products for customers to take home. Choose from fresh, smoked or cured salmon in a variety of cuts. You can also enjoy throwing some fish feed pellets into the pen on the deck and watching the hungry salmon splash about.

20 minutes

Lindis Pass

Quick stop at the Lindis Pass Summit scenic lookout for some pictures.

5 minutes

Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard

Jones Family Fruit Stall is one of the best-known fruit stalls in Central Otago, with people coming from all over New Zealand and the world to visit. The fruit stall stocks a huge array of fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey products and vegetables.

20 minutes

Queenstown (Pass By)

Arrive at your final destination Queenstown where your guide will drop you at your accommodation.