Tour Inclusions
- Arrowtown
- Christchurch
- Dunedin - Freedom of Choice Touring
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Interislander Ferry Cruise
- Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd.
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise
- Moeraki Boulders
- Mt Cook - Freedom of Choice Touring
- Nelson
- Queenstown - Freedom of Choice Touring
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
- Wellington
Accommodation Highlights
- Stay at Two nights at the luxurious Sofitel Queenstown
- Stay at the at The Hermitage, Mt Cook, with views of Mt Cook
- Stay at the Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef
- Stay at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka, a tranquil lakeside haven
Meals
- 9 hot breakfasts (B)
- 9 dinners (D) including 2 Feature Dinners (FD)
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- Air-conditioned coach travel
- An experienced Tour Director and Driver
- Quality Twin Share Accommodation
- Admissions outlined in the Itinerary
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
| 1 (D) |
Wellington, Nelson, Dine Around Dinner Join the Interislander Cruise across Cook Strait into the Marlborough Sounds. Journey through the renowned vineyard region of Marlborough to Nelson. Tonight, choose from two restaurants located in your hotel. |
ACCOMMODATION: The Rutherford Hotel |
| 2 (B) (D) |
Nelson, Franz Josef, West Coast Specialties Dinner Enter the World Heritage-listed area of South West New Zealand and view magnificent Franz Josef glacier. Tonight dine on West Coast regional specialities. |
ACCOMMODATION: Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat |
| 3 (B) (D) |
Franz Josef, Wanaka Travel through Haast Pass, over the Southern Alps and along the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea to Wanaka. |
ACCOMMODATION: Edgewater Resort |
| 4 (B) (D) |
Wanaka, Arrowtown, Queenstown Dining Journey to Arrowtown, an old goldrush village. Continue to Queenstown, where you have the choice of 15 restaurants. |
ACCOMMODATION: Sofitel Queenstown (2 nights) |
| 5 (B) (D) |
Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring Today choose from a variety of exciting sightseeing options including an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Shotover River and a soothing massage. |
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| 6 (B) (D) |
Milford Sound, Te Anau Travel through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound for a Red Boat cruise along the full length of this stunning fiord. Then journey through the Eglinton Valley to Te Anau. |
ACCOMMODATION: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas |
| 7 (B) (D) |
Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring Journey via Lake Manapouri to Dunedin, and join your selected activity. |
ACCOMMODATION: Southern Cross Hotel |
| 8 (B) (D) |
Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring Today journey north along the coast and stop to view the unique Moeraki Boulders. Continue past the azure lakes of Aviemore, Benmore and Pukaki, all developed for hydro electric power schemes, on the way to World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park, where you can choose an activity. |
ACCOMMODATION: The Hermitage with views of Mt Cook from your room |
| 9 (B) (D) |
Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner Visit Lake Tekapo and the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Then continue by coach or aboard the TranzAlpine Train from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a special Dine Around Dinner. |
ACCOMMODATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel |
| 10 (B) |
Christchurch, Depart Wellington Travel north to Kaikoura. At Picton, board the Interislander cruise across the Cook Strait to Wellington Harbour, where your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport. |
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Prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
On APT Tours, if you're a solo traveller and are happy to share a room with a solo traveller of the same gender, you'll only pay the Twin Share price. If we can't find you a room-mate, you'll stay in a single room by yourself at no added cost, subject to availability.
On APT Tours, if you're a solo traveller and are happy to share a room with a solo traveller of the same gender, you'll only pay the Twin Share price. If we can't find you a room-mate, you'll stay in a single room by yourself at no added cost, subject to availability.
To book this tour:
- Click on the DATE - a tick will appear in the checkbox.
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- Change the "NUMBER OF TRAVELLERS" to 2, or If you are a single traveller, "Single Supplement" checkbox.
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- Airfares are not included in the prices, unless where stated.
- You receive a smart travel wallet, luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. Plus, while on tour, you will receive a map of New Zealand as a memento of your special escorted coach holiday.
- Twin-share accommodation is the basis of the price.
- TRAVELLING ALONE? If you are willing to share a room with a person of the same gender then you can save paying a single room supplement. We will ensure you share a room with a person of the same gender, if you tell us at booking time. Please note: No smoking policy in all shared rooms.
- A single supplement must be added for travellers wanting a room alone.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, and all details will be confirmed at time of booking.
- Dates are subject to availability at time of booking. You will receive confirmation within 24 hours from booking.
- Prices indicate brochure rates and dates, less discounts, however are still subject to final confirmation.
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