Join Coddiwomple Travel as we travel to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown, New Zealand. Located on the south island, Queenstown will captivate you with its beauty. While the Queenstown Marathon, Half marathon and 10k are known as "Flat out beautiful", be prepared for some rolling hills, and majestic scenery. Plan ahead and secure your reservation for visits to Milford Sound, test your bravery at Kawarau Bridge by bungee jumping, or appreciate the bouquet of flavor of a local wine during a vineyard tour. The choices are expansive.
Three nights accommodations in Auckland at the Rydges Auckland
Transfer from the Rydges Auckland Hotel to the airport
Day tour to Waiheke Island
Services of knowledgeable Coddiwomple Travel guide
Daily Breakfast
Welcome reception and trip briefing at the Rydges Auckland Hotel
Escorted day tour by a friendly local guide
Airfare from Auckland to Queenstown
Five nights accommodations in Queenstown at the Sofitel Queenstown
Transportation from the hotel to the half marathon start (when race entry is secured with Coddiwomple Travel)
Welcome reception and trip briefing at the Sofitel Queenstown
Pre-race dinner at the Sofitel Queenstown
Guaranteed race entry into the 2024 La Roche Posay Half Marathon is available for $110USD
Post Race Cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw and dinner at the Colonel's Restaurant
Transfer from the Queenstown hotel to the airport
Gratuities to local guides are included.
Although not included, travel insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment.
Meals not specifically listed are not included.
Baggage fees imposed by airlines are not included.
November 8 - Depart your local airport for flights to Auckland (AKL)
November 10 - Arrival in Auckland. Welcome to New Zealand! After collecting your luggage, make your way through Passport Control and Customs. You can take a taxi or Uber to the Rydges Auckland. Our local Coddiwomple Travel guide will be expecting you at the hotel. With check in at 3:00PM, you can leave your luggage with the hotel an explore the local surroundings. Tonight we will meet as a group for trip briefing and welcome cocktail reception.
November 11 - If you are not joining the pre-trip to Auckland, you will be departing your local airport for an arrival into Queenstown (ZQN)on November 13.
November 11 - After breakfast we will take the ferry to Waiheke Island. The ferry port is just a short walk from the hotel. Today we will enjoy wine and olive oil tasting as well as learn the history, geography, culture and people of Waiheke. Lunch is included today during the tour. We will return to the Auckland in the late afternoon. If you are making dinner reservations, be sure to book after 7:00pm.
November 12 - Today we will enjoy a full day tour with unique visits to the northern area.
November 13 - After breakfast we will be transferred to the Auckland Airport for our flight to Queenstown. We will be met outside of Baggage Claim by our local provider and driven to the Novotel Lakeside Queenstown Hotel. s rooms are not ready for check in until 3:00pm, you have the choice to leave your luggage safely at the hotel while you explore the city and lake area. This evening, we will meet for a welcome dinner and trip briefing.
Beginning of the Five Night Queenstown Package
November 13 – Welcome to Queenstown! The next few days will allow for ample time to see and experience why Queenstown is the “Adventure Capital of the World”. As rooms are not ready for check in until 3:00pm, you have the choice to leave your luggage safely at the hotel while you explore the city and lake area. This evening, we will meet for a welcome dinner and trip briefing.
November 14 – After breakfast, perhaps a quick visit to the Expo to claim your race packet and do some last-minute gear shopping. A tour to Milford Sound would be a great way to spend your day. Book early! Space is always limited. For the brave, perhaps a daring jump from the Kawarau Bridge with AJ Hacket, the original bungee jump outfitter. Dinner on your own this evening.
November 15 – You’ve got another whole day to prepare for your race or to continue exploring all that Queenstown has to offer. Perhaps a gondola ride? Perhaps that bungee jump that you didn’t do yesterday? Whatever you choose for today, be sure to be back in time for our pre-race dinner.
November 16 – RACE DAY! After a light breakfast, make your way outside to our private transfers that will conveniently and deliver you to the start of the half marathon. Tonight, we will celebrate your victory and success as we board the TSS Earnslaw ahead across Lake Wakatipu to the Colonels Restaurant for a delicious dinner and amazing sheep shearing demonstration.
November 17 – Sleep late! You’ve earned it. Grab a late breakfast before you head out for adventure. Perhaps a wine tasting? Perhaps that gondola ride? Confirm your flights tonight to ensure a timely departure transfer in the morning.
November 18 – After breakfast we will start to see fellow travelers depart for their flights back home. Transfers will be available based upon your departure time. Safe travels!
