Explore Otago’s playground

Rise bright and early the next day, ready for a new adventure. After indulging in Kinross’ complimentary gourmet continental buffet breakfast, follow State Highway 6 for about half an hour, then take a right turn to luxury estate Jack’s Point. Here, you can play a round of golf or head out for a walk along one of 25km of trails. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, stop at Jack’s restaurant on the Lake Tewa foreshore for a coffee or some lunch – it’s open all day.

Back on the road, the eastern curves of Lake Wakatipu soon come into view. This is the perfect time to open the GLE SUV’s panoramic sliding sunroof to let in the fresh mountain air. For the ultimate road trip vibe, head over to the Mercedes-Benz AU/NZ Spotify channel, turn up the volume on your favourite playlist, and experience the full effect of the GLE SUV’s first-class Burmester® surround sound system. Your passengers will thank you for it!

Kingston is an entry point to the 186km Around the Mountains Cycle Trail, so if you’re keen for more cycling, spend a few hours exploring the lake, high country and rural landscapes. In the heart of fly-fishing country, book a private guided fishing tour or head to the boat ramp and test your skills catching brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon (note: you’ll need a fishing licence – season and day passes are available online at Fish and Game New Zealand).

Visit the "eighth wonder of the world"

Lake Te Anau beckons, but if you need a pick-me-up along the way, be sure to stop at Garston’s The Coffee Bomb. The cute coffee van also serves up hearty food – think burgers, sandwiches and classic New Zealand cakes and slices.

When you arrive in Te Anau, head out on the lake for a sail before checking in at the luxe Fiordland Lodge to plan the rest of your Fiordland adventure. And whatever you do, make sure you set some time aside for a day trip to Milford Sound – the South Island’s most jaw-dropping natural attraction, which English novelist Rudyard Kipling once described as the “eighth wonder of the world”.

Want to do more? Extend your stay and tackle the Milford Track, or set up a tent at Upper Eglinton Campsite and rediscover your zen overlooking the magnificent mountain valley views. It’s a sight you’ll never forget.