New Zealand holidays in Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland offers the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. Whilst all of these regions have beautiful lakes and towering mountains in common, each differ in character and geography: be mesmerised by the iconic views from the top of Queenstown's gondola and the famous Wanaka tree, and cruise through glacial-carved valleys of Milford and Doubtful Sounds in Fiordland National Park.
Trailfinders offers a range of Queenstown holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore New Zealand on a fly drive holiday, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine New Zealand with Australia or the Pacific – they are the perfect people to ask.
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Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
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Fly Drive Holiday
21 days / 20 nights
Covering both North and South Island highlights, this journey showcases the best of what this magnificent country has to offer.
This exceptional holiday brings together a collection of New Zealand’s finest lodges and hotels. Set in magnificent, scenic locations, all offer unique experiences and outstanding Kiwi hospitality.
Retrace the steps of the ancient Maori on this small group guided walk through remarkable scenery, staying at charming lodges. Traverse the valley by foot, jetboat and helicopter and along the way your experienced local guide will bring to life the diversity of the landscape, vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy first rate cuisine and personal service in comfortable private lodges.
Ideal for budding explorers, this exhilarating journey winds through New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring national parks and can be experienced by car or motorhome. Pass active volcanoes, towering mountains and enjoy time on the beach before ending in the thrill-seekers paradise of Queenstown.
Each region of Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland boasts its own attractions and merits a visit in its own right. Stop in vibrant Queenstown for spectacular mountain scenery, fabulous dining and adventure activities or alternatively opt for Wanaka for a more relaxed vibe, and don’t miss a visit to the breathtaking scenery of Fiordland National Park and Te Anau.
Click on the tiles below the Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Queenstown & Surrounds
Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and encircled by the snow-tipped peaks of the Southern Alps, vibrant Queenstown offers fantastic dining options and a wealth of adventure tours.
Wanaka
Often overlooked in favour of its more cosmopolitan sister Queenstown, beautiful Wanaka offers a relaxed lakeside ambience and slower pace of life, with quaint cafés and boutiques lining its lakefront boulevard.
Fiordland NP & Te Anau
Fiordland National Park has the wettest climate in the country but with these persistent rains come roaring waterfalls, verdant tree-covered landscapes and the diverse flora that make it so magnificent.
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN QUEENSTOWN, WANAKA & FIORDLAND
We feature a great range of accommodation in Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland, with something to suit all budgets.
What you won’t find here are thousands of New Zealand hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Queenstown, Wanaka & Fiordland
A spectacular drive winding alongside shimmering Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown takes you to one of New Zealand’s most renowned and exceptional lodges: Blanket Bay.
Set amongst the vines of the spectacular Gibbston Valley, this gorgeous property with only 14 cottages offers a unique wine experience within easy reach of Queenstown.
This iconic and unforgettable lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage areas of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, as well as the surrounding Fiordland National Park and four of New Zealand’s ’Great Walks’.
As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Queenstown, Wanaka and Fiordland are also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.
One day you might be cruising the infamous scenic Sounds, the next soaring over stunning scenery on a zipline tour.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand holiday to life.
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