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Location Description: The Remarkables mountain range and its craggy peaks dominate a magnificent sky scape. A carpet of lush green covers the valley running over the terrain to connect with the crystal clear waters of the lake. Regarded as the “adventure capital of the world” accessible adventure both passive and on the edge adrenaline, offers something for everyone. Amazing views from every which angle and altitude is on offer. The resort boasts a lively cafe/ bar scene and sophisticated shopping and spa/ health facilities to refresh after a big day out. |
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| Unique Activities: Skyline Gondola, Skippers Canyon heritage trials, Lord of the Rings film sites, short walks and day treks following the trail of early Maori in search of pounamu (Greenstone). Travel over the Crown Range traversing to the Cardrona Valley, ski in winter, lake /river fishing and golf links with views—well you just have be there. Art & culture abounds with local talent as well as heritage sites from the gold-mining era of the 1860’s to come away enriched from. |
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| Suggested Optional Activities: Helicopter to a mountain location for a champagne lunch, Navigate 36km into a world heritage national park by jetboat, Cruise the lake, Horse ride in film set locations. Heli flight through spectacular mountain scenery for a glacier walk. |
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Accommodation: A generous range of choice: Internationally awarded lodges, sited as close as you can get to Paradise, or intimate and character boutique luxury lodges and B&B's. Let us match-make for you!
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Cruising Country Roads: Edging our way due south we follow the contours of Lake Wakatipu for 2.5 hours. We cruise classic Southland farmland, plains and high country stations that literally picket fence this rural landscape. We head to Lake Te Anau Village, the gateway to Fiordland and the World Heritage National Park. |
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