Tour Inclusions
- Interislander Cruise
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- Rotorua - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
- TranzAlpine Train - Discover the beauty of the Southern Alps
- TranzCoastal Train Journey
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
- Wellington - City Tour
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 12 Nights Quality Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport & Hotel Transfers
- Daily Departures
| 1 | Christchurch - Dunedin Leaving Christchurch, sit back and enjoy the scenery as you drive south, passing over spectacular snow-fed rivers. On past Temuka, home of famous pottery, the white stone buildings of Oamaru, down the rugged Otago coastline passing Moeraki Beach, resting place of some incredible boulders - giant rocks the size of cars and as symmetrical as pearls. Arrive at the 'Edinburgh of the South' - Dunedin, in the early afternoon with time for an optional sightseeing wildlife tour on the Otago Peninsula. You may see royal albatross, seals, penguins, and many more seabirds such as mollymawks & petrels. Overnight in Dunedin. Please note there is no commentary on this leg of the journey. |
 Accommodation: Gold: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Silver: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Bronze: 526 George Str Boutique Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Dunedin - Te Anau This morning is free for optional sightseeing. Now it's the rich farming country of South Otago and Southland as we travel to Balclutha and turn west to Gore. The countryside becomes drier as you reach Lumsden, Mossburn and then your first glimpse of Fiordland. Situated on Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island, Te Anau is the gateway to the wilderness area of Fiordland National Park. The Kepler, Routeburn and Milford Tracks are all in this area. You can cruise across the lake to explore the glow worm caves underground by path and boat. Overnight in Te Anau. |
 Accommodation: Gold: Distinction Te Anau Silver: Distinction Luxmore Hotel Bronze: Kingsgate Te Anau Motel: Motel Studio |
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Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown A you travel through the Fiordland National Park you will pass the Mirror Lakes, The Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to Te Anau and across country to the alpine playground of Queenstown. Two nights in Queenstown. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Silver: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bronze: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Motel: Motel Studio |
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In Queenstown Today is completely at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of this alpine resort situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown offers something for everyone - you can enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquility of this mountain retreat and enjoy several walking trails in the town area. For sheer excitement there is white-water rafting, helicopter rides, the famous jet boats, bungy jumping to pump your adrenalin, and offroad 4WD tours with plenty of river crossings. There are cruises on the lake and a visit to a high country sheep station, and wine tasting tours. You can visit nearby Arrowtown where the main street has been preserved since the 1860's gold rush days and you can try your luck and pan for gold in the adjacent Shotover River. We have included the Skyline Gondola ride in your tour package. |
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Queenstown - Wanaka It is a short drive through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge to Lake Wanaka. The rest of the day is at your leisure, perhaps to visit Puzzling World or the Fighter Pilots' Museum. Overnight in Wanaka. |
Accommodation: Gold: Edgewater Resort Hotel Silver: Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Bronze: Grand Mercure Oakridge Motel: Motel Studio |
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Wanaka - Glaciers Travel through the southern lake district to the Haast Pass. As you travel into the remote Westland region, you may like to take a jet boat ride(optional). Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you travel north towards the glaciers. Stay two nights at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Te Weheka Inn Silver: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Bronze: Heartland Glacier Country Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Fox or Franz Josef Glacier Today you have a whole day at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional guided walk on the glacier, a heli-hike or or a scenic flight, or an unguided walk to the terminal face. Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers both extend 12 kms from the high snow fields of the Southern Alps. The terminal face of the Franz Josef glacier is just 5 kms from the Franz Josef township and at Fox an easy walk from the village to the terminal face. |
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Glaciers - Christchurch Travel north past Hokitika, where you can see jade carvers at work, to Greymouth. Here you then board the TranzAlpine train rated as one of the top six scenic train journeys in the world. Ascend through lush beech forests past the beautiful Lake Brunner via the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass situated 737 metres above sea level, before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine then winds its way over massive viaducts, through spectacular river gorges and the stunning Waimakariri River valley & across the Canterbury Plains before arriving in Christchurch once more. Overnight in Christchurch. |
Accommodation: Gold: The Heritage Hotel Silver: Copthorne Central Hotel Bronze: Ibis Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Christchurch - Picton - Wellington The TranzCoastal Train makes an early start through dry North Canterbury sheep country. Next it edges along the narrow coastal strip between the ocean and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges, before turning inland to Blenheim and Picton. Board the Interislander Ferry to cruise through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to the Wellington in the North Island. Stay 2 nights in Wellington. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Silver: Holiday Inn Wellington Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Wellington Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Wellington This morning a half-day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, panoramic views of the harbour and city from Mt Victoria and a ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free, perhaps to visit Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea. |
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Wellington - Rotorua Travel north along the Coast and then ascend the central plateau, where the peaks of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe stand watch over Lake Taupo. Pass the steam fields of Wairakei and exotic forests to arrive in fiery Rotorua. Tonight we enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert, a quintessential New Zealand experience. Stay two nights in Rotorua. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Silver: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Rotorua This morning you will be met at your accommodation for your morning sightseeing tour of this city. Rotorua sits calmly atop some remarkable cracks in the earth's crust - sometimes giving the impression that the town is on fire. This impression is reinforced by the hot mists of Te Puia, roaring geysers and boiling mudpools heated to unbearable temperatures. These contrast with the calm of the marae grounds and the work of the artisans at the Arts and Crafts Institute. Also see the Kiwi House, displaying these rare, native birds. Other highlights on your tour of Rotorua are the native and exotic vegetation at Rainbow Springs, which are world renowned for their pools of tame trout. The Agrodome Farm display features a vital section of New Zealand's agriculture, sheep shearing and a sheep dog display. This afternoon is at your leisure. |
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Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland After leaving fiery Rotorua, you travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves. Board an underground punt to cruise in awe below a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue via Hamilton and the Waikato River to Auckland once more. You arrive approximately 5.10 pm. |
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| This tour in reverse is Scenic South - tt9823w. |
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