Buses depart from hotel entrance at 10.00am, arrive Manapouri midday.
 
Catamaran to West Arm Hydro Power Station which is New Zealand’s largest electric power station and it is unique that nearly all of it is built underground.  You will then take part in an escorted tour and talk by Tim Rumball from Meridian Energy on ‘Safety Issues”.

Return to Queentown by 6.00pm

Thursday 16th August      
Buses depart for your choice of worksite visit at 10.30am

Worksite Visit 1 – Coronet Peak Ski Field (NZ$109.00)
Coronet Peak is the South Island’s most popular ski area and the training ground of the New Zealand’s National Ski Team.  Learn more about the dangers a ski enthusiast can face when on a ski field.

Worksite Visit 2 – Millbrook Golf Course (NZ$120.00)
This 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by renowned professional and master golfer, Sir Bob Charles.  On this visit you will learn more from the Club professionals about how the course was created amongst the dramatic terrain, alpine amphitheatre and The Remarkables mountain range.

Worksite Visit 3 - Gibbston Valley Winery Visit (NZ$98.00)  
Explore the fast growing wine area of Gibbston Valley where the region’s first commercial wine was produced in 1987.  On this visit you will learn why winemaking at 45 south is an adventurous business, due to high altitude vineyards, cold winters, hot dry summers and the huge day to night temperature ranges.
 
Worksite Visit 4 - TSS Earnslaw Trip to Walter Peak Station (NZ$82.00)
The TSS Earnslaw has been transporting goods to remote settlements on Lake Wakatipu since 1912 find how why she is one of the last remaining coat fired passenger carrying vessels in the southern hemisphere.  This visit then continues to Walter Peak High Country Farm where you’ll learn about traditional farming practices and the significance of the various animals on such a farm.