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Spirit of the South: Fly & Sip Exclusive Hosted Air Tour

Spirit of the South: Fly & Sip Exclusive Hosted Air Tour

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Discover the South Island’s award winning distilleries…

6 DISTILLERIES – 5 DAYS – 1 CHARTERED PLANE. MARLBOROUGH, WEST COAST, WANAKA & NELSON

Experience New Zealand’s best craft distilleries plus exceptional food & wine on this exclusive 5 day hosted tour.

This is an exclusive Wild Earth Travel experience like no other! If you have a particular interest in distilled spirits, craft beers and great food this South Island private air tour is for you. Not only will you taste award winning brews you will enjoy the great scenery of the South – Blenheim and its vineyards, the wild West Coast, the mountains of the Southern Alps and enjoy the beautiful Lake Wanaka.

No need for a sober driver, no need to spend hours driving to see the South Island, this itinerary is the most convenient and luxurious tasting tour around – perfect for any cocktail connoisseur!

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Please Note: Tour departure is subject to minimum numbers.

Trip Name
Spirit of the South: Fly & Sip Exclusive Hosted Air Tour
Days
5
Overview
Marlborough Vintners Hotel A Heritage Collection hide-away amongst the vines, Marlborough Vintners Hotel Garden and Vineyard Suites offers boutique accommodation in the heart of Blenheim, Marlborough. Here, you can relax and unwind in the centre of the region’s exquisite winery offerings. As part of the exclusive Heritage Collection, the New Zealand owned MVH's Garden and Vineyard Suites is one of a collection of boutique accommodation properties in the most desirable resort destinations, delivering only the highest standard of service. From the Bay of Islands to Marlborough, the Heritage Collection assures every stay is somewhere special. MVH's Garden and Vineyard Suites is the perfect choice for your next get-away, only 10 minutes away from the town center and surrounded by a dozen vineyards all within a 2km radius of the property. Our considerate and professional staff will make your stay feel like a warm homecoming, and our private suites will make you feel like you are truly on holiday. May the simple pleasures never be forgotten. Punakaiki Hotel Resort The Punakaiki Hotel Resort is a 2 minute walk from the Punakaiki Beach. Situated in Paparoa National Park just 300 meters from the magnificent Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the beachfront Punakaiki Hotel Resort offers comfortable, environmentally friendly accommodation with rainforest and ocean views.  Edgewater Resort Hotel Based right on the lake in Wanaka, Edgewater's hotel rooms, one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments and deluxe one bedroom apartments are sure to meet all all your holiday accommodation needs. Edgewater's new deluxe one bedroom apartments are uniquely styled to the highest standard. Perfect for a special night away. Start your day with breakfast in the Wineglass Cafe, which is open all day for snacks, lunch, dinner and our special baked-to-order scones. Specialty dining - High Teas, Sunday Roasts and Après-ski menu.  FACILITIES: Mountain bikes for hire, Two all-weather tennis courts, 9 hole putting green, Children's playground, Petanque, Spa pools and sauna (currently closed in the interests of public safety) AMENITIES: Hotel wide free WI-FI internet access, Free car parking, many directly outside your room, Heli-landing pad, On-site Concierge, Lonely Tree Gift Shop Rutherford Hotel Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N. The team at Rutherford Hotel Nelson is dedicated to excellence in service. Through commitment to our people, we aim to exceed your expectations and create an atmosphere where you can be somewhere special. Rutherford Hotel Nelson is a premier Conference Hotel at the centre of New Zealand within easy access of some of the countries most stunning sites and activities. Nelson is renowned for its local art, craft and produce which we present to our guests during their stay to create that memorable experience. N – Nature Our focus on sustainability. Rutherford Hotel Nelson is committed to provide an experience that is sustainable by reducing our carbon foot print where possible. We constantly seek ways to improve our efficiency and minimise the impact on the environment. E – Exceptional It is our mission to excel our guest’s expectation and provide the best experience. L – Local It is our promise to deliver the best our region has to offer. Ingredients and produce are sourced locally as much as possible. S – Safe We are creating a safe environment. O – Optimistic A positive attitude is what helps us to create success for our Hotel, the region and our people. N – Neat We take pride in presenting a clean, warm and welcoming environment where our guests and people can relax and enjoy.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1: AUCKLAND TO BLENHEIM
Meet at Auckland Airport for the first flight on ourprivately chartered plane – your transport for thenext five days.On arriving in Blenheim enjoy a locally inspiredthree course lunch and wine tasting at Wither Hills,and experience some of New Zealand’s very bestwine from Marlborough’s beautiful surroundings.After lunch we head to Elemental Distillers –home of Roots Dry Gin. Founder Ben Leggett willshowcase the distillery - constructed from threeup-cycled shipping containers.Tonight’s dinner is at Arbour – a dégustation dinnerwith wine pairing showcasing local producersand Marlborough stories. Tonight we stay in thevineyards at the Marlborough Vintners Hotel.
Day 2 - DAY 2: BLENHEIM TO GREYMOUTH
After breakfast at Marlborough Vinters Hotel weboard our plane to the West Coast, landing inHokitika. We will take a private coach north alongthe coast to the Monteith’s Brewery in Greymouth.After a tour of the brewery we enjoy lunch and atasting tray, served up with tasting notes and anin-depth insight into the various beers.We then head inland to the Reefton Distilling Co. –home of Little Biddy Gin and Wild Rain Vodka. Herewe will enjoy a distillery tour and tasting to learnabout their distillery journey and to sample a rangeof their award winning products.Dinner on the way home is the best the West Coasthas to offer with a wild foods meal at Formerly theBlackball Hilton. Tonight we stay at the Punakaiki Resort.
Day 3 - DAY 3: HOKITIKA TO WANAKA
After breakfast we take a short scenic flight toWanaka.We check into The Edgewater Resort, then enjoylunch at the iconic Cardrona Hotel, before our visitto the Cardrona Distillery. At The Cardrona Distillerydiscover the secrets to Cardrona’s artisan spiritsstarting with the water source, malted barley andyeast.Tonight’s dinner is a five course tasting menu, withwine matches, at Bistro Gentil. The quaint bistrois surrounded by lavender and sits just outside oftown, offering tranquil lake views and beautifulsunsets.
Day 4 - DAY 4: WANAKA TO NELSON
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a visit to WildDiamond Vodka. Just out of Wanaka, we’ll enjoylunch at Hook* in Albert Town – try your hand atsalmon fishing or just enjoy it freshly caught andprepared for you.Later in the day we fly north to Nelson, and checkinto the centrally located Rutherford Hotel. Thisevening Ben & Sarah Bonoma, founders ofDancing Sands Distillery, will meet us at The BoatShed. Over dinner they will share their unique story,and their gin. From wasabi to saffron to chocolateyour senses will be surprised .After dinner you may choose to visit KismetCocktail & Whisky Bar* just 100 meters away. Cosy,warm and inviting, Kismet is the perfect way tofinish our last evening on this gastronomic journeytogether.
Day 5 - DAY 5: NELSON TO AUCKLAND
Enjoy breakfast at the Rutherford Hotel beforea tour and tasting at McCashins Brewery – alsohome to the Liquid Alchemey Distillery. JürgenVoigtländer, the distiller, will take us through thehandcrafted spirits and liqueurs and the many localand organic ingredients that create the smoothyet intense aromas and flavours. After lunch we end our indulgentadventure and fly back to Auckland together.
Day 6 - NOTES:
* Beverages with these meals are at your ownexpense.At each distillery you will have the chance topurchase product, which will be couriered to yourchosen New Zealand address free of charge. Dueto weight restrictions, these products cannot becarried in person.Should you choose not to partake in any of theactivities and meals as outlined above you mustadvise the tour escort immediately. Any additionalactivities and meals are at your personal expense.Transport timings (both bus and plane) are notflexible and the group is unable to delay any settravel. Strict timings will be communicated eachday and must be adhered to.Every best endeavour will be taken to ensure theitinerary runs as outlined however, should anythingchange for unforeseen reasons, activities andmeals may be substituted at the tour escort’sdiscretion.This is an 18+ tour, Wild Earth Travel recommendsresponsible drinking and is not liable for anyirresponsibility. Tour departure is subject to minimum numbers.

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Inclusions

    • Visit six boutique distilleries tasting gin, whiskey, vodka and more
    • Meet the owners and creators with guided distillery tours
    • Enjoy locally inspired cuisine each night
    • Fly to your destinations enjoying the beautiful scenery of the South
    • A fully inclusive tour
    • food, accommodation and tastings where mentioned in itinerary

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