New Zealand Coach Tours » South Island Tour

Tour Inclusions

Christchurch
Dunedin - Olveston House, Haggis Ceremony & Gift, guided tour
Dunedin - Larnach Castle guided tour
Dunedin - Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
Lakes District Museum
Milford Sound Cruise
Queenstown - Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
Option to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves

Meals

9 cooked breakfasts
8 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners:
- Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin,
- Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown,
- Farewell Dinner - Christchurch (Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm)
1 picnic lunch
1 delicious morning tea

Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions

9 Nights in quality hotel accommodation & hotel porterage
- including TWO x 2 night stays
2 Scenic Cruises
Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
Professional Coach Captain, fully escorted
Personalised "Meet & Greet" on arrival & return airport transfers in New Zealand
All sightseeing and pre paid attractions

1 (D)	Arrive Christchurch Fly from your homeport to Christchurch where you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel (flight not included).	ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Durham Street or Heartland Hotel Cotswold
2 (B) (D)	Christchurch - Omarama Travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama.	ACCOMMODATION: Heritage Gateway Hotel
3 (B) (D)	Omarama - Dunedin Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin, a well preserved Victorian city. Enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.	ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Leisure Lodge
4 (B) (D)	Dunedin - Te Anau Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).	ACCOMMODATION: Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms) (2 nights)
5 (B) (L) (D)	Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available.
6 (B) (D)	Te Anau - Queenstown Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.	ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Resort (Lakeview Rooms) (2 nights)
7 (B)	Queenstown at leisure Today is a free day. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Queenstown boasts adventure activities in all forms, from extreme to relaxed exploration. Here you can take a thrilling jet boat ride, pan for gold, 4WD tours into NZ back country, take a wine trail, fish for trout or take a leisurely stroll through Queenstown's excellent shopping area and alongside the Lake Wakatipu. Your Coach Captain is available to assist in any bookings or advice. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
8 (B) (D)	Queenstown - Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Depart Queenstown and travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef.	ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
9 (B) (D)	Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening you will be treated to a special farewell dinner including entertainment with your new friends.	ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Durham Street or Heartland Hotel Cotswold
10 (B)	Depart Christchurch Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

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