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Experience the ultimate in alpine luxury with a three-night stay at Flockhill Lodge, one of New Zealand’s premier Luxury Lodges.
Arrive in style via private helicopter from Christchurch and unwind in a Villa Deluxe Suite with daily gourmet meals, a bottle of NZ wine, and a fully stocked minibar. Explore the stunning Southern Alps with a guided limestone hike and Rata Falls bike tour with premium picnic, before returning to Christchurch aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train.
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- One Way Helicopter Lodge Transfer from Christchurch Airport to Flockhill Lodge
- 3 nights at Flockhill Lodge in a Villa Deluxe Suite
- Rates include: Sugarloaf Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily, a bottle of NZ wine on arrival and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks in your minibar.
- 2-3 Hour Return Limestone Hike ex Flockhill Lodge
- Rata Falls Guided Bike Tour including Premium Picnic ex Flockhill Lodge
- One way TranzAlpine Train Journey from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch Railway Station
- Travel Insurance – your North Travel consultant can provide you with a quote. Get a quote now.
- Tourism visa or transit visa if required
- Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class available and to be quote at the time of booking.
- Itinerary deviations (e.g. extensions or specific airline requests). This will be quoted by a North Travel consultant at the time of booking.
- Professional service fee's (if any)
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