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Eichardt's Private Hotel

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Eichardt's Private Hotel is a luxurious and historic boutique hotel in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand. Positioned along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters and the surrounding Remarkables mountain range. This prime location places guests within walking distance of Queenstown's vibrant town center, with its bustling cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and a range of outdoor adventure activities for which the region is famous.

Founded in 1866 during the gold rush, Eichardt's Private Hotel is steeped in history and has been meticulously restored to offer a sophisticated blend of timeless elegance and contemporary luxury. The hotel features a selection of opulent accommodations, including lakefront suites, apartments, and a private residence, each designed to provide a unique and personalized experience. The suites are spacious and elegantly furnished, featuring plush king-size beds, generous living areas, and large windows or private balconies that offer stunning lake and mountain views.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
from $5,850
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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
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Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.
  • Discover remote New Zealand
  • Hike through windswept Rata forests
  • Visit abandoned WWII huts
  • Explore amazing wildlife reserves
  • Witness flowering megaherbs
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New Zealand's remotest island.
from $9,500
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Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Activities
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic birding including Wandering Albatross, Royal Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Albatross and Little Shearwater.
  • Explore Campbell Island
  • Visit Carnley Harbor
  • Zodiac cruise along Adams Island
  • Admire Stewart Island's beauty
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from $15,250
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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 
  • Visit the best islands for birding
  • See the Albatross Latitudes
  • Marvel at diverse seabird colonies
  • Learn about nature and history
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
from $9,990
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These islands' high biodiversity provides enough opportunities to observe and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and wildlife. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.
  • Explore Macquarie Island
  • Venture on Zodiac excursions
  • View a vast array of endemic birds
  • Appreciate the rich biodiversity
  • Enjoy additional discovery by kayak
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from $3,750
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Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard

6 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Explore New Zealand's southernmost regions on a six-day journey aboard the Heritage Adventurer. Indulge in a rare opportunity to visit both the wildlife-rich Stewart and Ulva Islands and the glacier-cut summits only accessible by expedition ship on one voyage. This is an experience you won't want to miss out on.
  • Explore Stewart Island
  • See different bird species
  • Discover Ulva Island.
  • Tour the stunning fiords
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from $31,500
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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Activities
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.
  • Visit the Ross Sea region
  • Experience nature on a grand scale
  • View relics of early exploration
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Enjoy shore landings on islands
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Queenstown, New Zealand
from $5,985
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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

Queenstown to Auckland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Helicopter Tours, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Experience a 12-day cruise through New Zealand's stunning scenery and heritage, starting in Queenstown and sailing on the Heritage Adventurer. Explore Fiordland's fjords, discover unique wildlife, and enjoy cultural highlights before ending in Auckland.
  • Explore Queenstown’s beauty
  • Discover Fiordland’s wildlife
  • Stroll Akaroa’s coastline
  • Enjoy Wellington’s culture
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Adelie penguins
from $58,990
2for1
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Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast

25 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
Activities
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 25-day cruise from Queenstown to Hobart aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Explore Antarctica's remote and captivating landscape, following in the footsteps of explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. Navigate wild realms and experience the unpredictability.
  • Explore Queenstown
  • Discover Milford Sound
  • Witness Balleny Islands
  • Explore the Terra Nova Hut
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Amazing aerial view of Fiordland National Park on scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown, NZ
from $81,390
2for1
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Pure New Zealand: North & South Islands

Auckland - Queenstown - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
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Helicopter Tours, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
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Variable
Experience the best of New Zealand on this 13-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, visiting 13 iconic destinations. From Auckland's vibrant cityscape to the serene beauty of Milford Sound, this journey promises unforgettable moments.
  • Explore Tauranga’s coastal beauty
  • Discover Gisborne’s sunrise charm
  • Admire Napier’s Art Deco
  • Spot Kaikoura’s marine life
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Amazing aerial view of Fiordland National Park on scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown, NZ
from $24,990
2for1
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Pure New Zealand: North & South Islands

Auckland - Queenstown - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
Activities
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the best of New Zealand on this 13-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, visiting 13 iconic destinations. From Auckland's vibrant cityscape to the serene beauty of Milford Sound, this journey promises unforgettable moments.
  • Explore Wellington
  • Experience Gisborne
  • Discover Tauranga
  • Explore Auckland
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