After a luxury transfer (and a glass of champagne) from The Rees Hotel you will depart Queenstown International Airport by Helicopter with the Helicopter Line. Your six seat helicopter will enable 180 degree panoramic views as you follow the renowned Gibbston Valley and Kawarau Gorge to Mt. Difficulty Winery, for your first tasting and lunch.

Onward and upward to the award-winning Rippon Vineyard to taste some spectacular organic wines from this world renown winery, overlooking spectacular Lake Wanaka. Heading home we stop in the Cardrona Valley to enjoy a drink at the historic Cardrona Pub before returning to Queenstown.

Package Inclusions
• Inclusive of all Car and Heli transfers
• Inclusive of Lunch at Mt Difficulty Winery
• Inclusive of all selected wines/beverages at each Winery and the Cardrona Pub

Visually unparalleled, Milford Sound is New Zealand’s most popular tourist destination – and for good reason! Crowned as the 8th natural wonder of the world, Milford Sound is famous for its unique character, gushing waterfalls (some of New Zealand’s largest!), lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife.

With an average annual rainfall of 6,412mm (252in) each year, Milford Sound is known as the wettest inhabited place in New Zealand and one of the wettest in the world. This huge rainfall creates dozens of temporary waterfalls, cascading down the cliff faces, some reaching a thousand metres in length. Smaller falls from such heights may never reach the bottom of the sound, drifting away in the wind.

Fiords carved by the glaciers dominate the scenery eventually blending into the wild and windswept west coast.

Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world, boasting the most impressive collection of adrenalin fuelled activities on the planet.

Tackle Australasia’s highest ‘Bungy Jump’ (AJ Hackett’s Nevis Bungy – 143m) or enjoy 60 seconds of free falling between mountains, skydiving from 15,000ft (Nzone Skydiving). Reaching speeds of up to 80kmph (50mph), blaze through stunning glacial canyons on the world renowned Shotover Jet, or raft down ferocious rapids on your quest for the ultimate thrill seeking adventure.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, and you’re bound to find that here in Queenstown.

Fiordland is an area of spectacular beauty. Native forest, glacial-hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval scenery have afforded this area ‘World Heritage’ status. Ancient animals and plants of Gondwanaland still exist here.

Alongside Over The Top, we are delighted to be able to take you to explore this inaccessible area.
Lift-off from our local departure lounge, at a time to suit, for a spectacular and exclusive helicopter flight over snow-capped alps and glacial lakes before descending into Milford Sound, the first of twelve fiords. Milford Sound has acclaimed World Heritage Status for its extreme beauty, rare fauna and geological features.

Wind your way down the remote and rugged coastline of the Tasman Sea, discover the Fiords and beaches accessible only by helicopter. Touch down and put your feet in the sand and feel the power of the thunderous ocean waves stretching ceaselessly beyond you. Lunch is at your leisure as you discover the perfect setting for your alpine picnic of our finest regional foods.

Minaret Station is New Zealand’s premium alpine experience.
Experience luxurious high country hospitality by dining at Minaret Station’s ‘Mountain Kitchen’, set at the head of a picturesque glacial valley within the untouched landscapes and beauty of the Southern Alps.

The Mountain Kitchen is New Zealand’s most remote fine dining experience.
Located high in the Southern Alps and accessible only by helicopter, the Mountain Kitchen at Minaret Station is the ultimate in secluded luxury. Modern cuisine paired with an extensive cellar and bar is prepared by resident chefs and kitchen staff using fresh local produce.
The Mountain Kitchen at Minaret Station is open all year round and can cater to any groups need whether they are small or large groups.

Enjoy a scenic flight through to Milford Sound, landing to enjoy a ‘ground’ view of Mitre Peak, and a short bushwalk that showcases the beauty of the rainforest. Experience Milford Sound’s magnificent ice carved cliffs that rise straight up from the ocean, the ‘birds eye’ view of Mitre Peak as you fly around it, and the unparalleled scenery of this area. A snow or ice landing is included in this experience as you fly eastwards over the main divide, and across Lake Wanaka to the Mountain Kitchen on Minaret Station.