5 Night Luxury Queenstown & Fiordland Escape

Escape, revive and explore New Zealand’s South Island:

• Day 1 – Arrive in Queenstown, Sofitel including Daily Gourmet Breakfast for two
• Day 2 – Queenstown, Onsen Hot Tub Experience
• Day 3 – Queenstown or Wanaka Day Trip
• Day 4 – Te Anau, Fiordland Lodge including Minibar with Non-Alcoholic Beverages & Beer, Pre-Dinner Canapés and Daily Gourmet Breakfast
• Day 5 – Te Anau & Milford Sound Cruise
• Day 6 – Depart Queenstown

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This Luxury Escape includes indulgent, romantic excursions such as Onsen hot tub and the must-see Milford Sound. In addition, this itinerary offers the chance to pamper yourselves at exquisite boutique & luxury lodges.

Read on for the full details of our 5 Night Luxury South Island Escape.

5 Night Luxury South Island Escape | Romantic Getaways on the South Island

Day 1 Arrive in Queenstown

Your exclusive New Zealand experience begins in Queenstown, the perfect gateway to the South Island. From world-class accommodation to indulgent spa experiences, superb cuisine and exclusive tours, Queenstown is a one of a kind destination.

Experience the highest level of sophistication at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa. Inspired by the charms of Paris with the warm hospitality inherent to Queenstown, be mesmerized by its stylish combination of French antique elegance and locally inspired design. Centrally located in the heart of Queenstown, it features a fitness center, spa and 2 on-site restaurants. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is the perfect base to explore central Queenstown on foot before heading further afield to adventure attractions. Enjoy mountain views from your room, a marble bathroom with rain shower and double spa bath. Your stay includes a delectable daily breakfast.

Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Accommodation: Sofitel

Day 2 Queenstown

Today kick back and relax for 60 minutes in your exclusive classic cedar hot tub. Soak in the panoramic views of the mountains across the Shotover River. The idyllic cedar-lined hot tubs have long been a highlight for Queenstown visitors and locals alike. A unique kiwi twist on a Japanese tradition, pools are filled with pure water from the surrounding mountains which is heated to approx. 38.3 degrees. These pools have wooden side walls and a retractable roof so you can switch from an indoor to an outdoor experience at the push of a button! All guests receive towels plus a complimentary drink and snack to enjoy during your rejuvenating soak.

Option to add further activities – set your sights high with a number of adrenaline-fuelled activities such sky-diving, jet-boating and 4WD Safaris.

Day 3 Queenstown or Day Trip to Wanaka

Your options are endless today! Join a Central Otago Wine Tour and taste and learn about the array of wine varietals and enjoy delicious cuisine.

Or take the stunning drive to Wanaka, which takes just one hour. Drive over the beautiful Crown Range and admire the fantastic views along the way. Be sure to stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel for a refreshment before your arrival into Wanaka, an alpine town boasting panoramic views.

Wanaka has a reputation for great food and wine, with a wide variety of lakefront bars, cafés and restaurants serving exceptional local cuisine. Stroll the streets and be inspired by galleries and stylish shops, visit Rippon Vineyard, for a wine tasting or visit Wanaka’s very own Lavender Farm.

Day 4 Te Anau

Driving time Queenstown to Te Anau – 2 hours 

Fiordland is a special part of New Zealand. With dramatic fiords, abundant wildlife, pristine alpine lakes, and New Zealand’s tallest waterfalls, this is a landscape that needs to be seen to be believed.

Te Anau is the perfect base for exploring this untouched wilderness. Set amidst stunning mountain and lake scenery, Fiordland Lodge offers a secluded retreat on the doorstep of the national park. Your stay includes a complimentary minibar with non-alcoholic beverages & beer, pre-dinner canapés and daily gourmet breakfast

Stay 2 nights in Te Anau.

Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 5 Te Anau + Milford Sound Experience

The Milford Road is truely one of the most spectacular roads you will experience in your lifetime. If you have not experienced the Milford Road, you must and if you have already, it is even better second time around! The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, dense rainforest, and towering mountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. Upon reaching Milford Sound, you will enjoy a 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise.

Get up close and personal with Milford Sound on a leisurely cruise of this spectacular fiord. From thundering waterfalls to sky-high mountains to lush rainforests, Milford has it all. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. Informative, participative and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience Milford Sound to the fullest.

After your cruise, enjoy the stunning drive back to Te Anau. Enjoy an exquisite night of luxury at Fiordland Lodge.

Day 6 Depart Queenstown

Driving time Te Anau to Queenstown – 2 hours 

As your unforgettable holiday draws to a close, soak in the views one last time before driving back to Frankton, Queenstown and departing Queenstown at your leisure.

Book romantic getaways to the South Island

This New Zealand itinerary is fully customisable. In other words, you have the option to add or remove activities, change your level of accommodation, or modify the schedule. We specialise in bespoke New Zealand luxury holidays, so we are more than happy to work with you until your package matches exactly what you dreamed of.