Tour Inclusions
- Christchurch - Freedom of Choice Touring
- Dunedin - Freedom of Choice Touring
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Haast River Safari in the Haast Pass
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise
- Mt Cook - Freedom of Choice Touring
- Queenstown - Freedom of Choice Touring
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
Accommodation Highlights
- Overnight at the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
- Enjoy two nights at Queenstown’s Novotel Gardens Hotel
- Stay at the at The Hermitage, Mt Cook
Meals
- 8 hot breakfasts (B)
- 6 dinners (D) including 1 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 |
Arrive Christchurch On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Christchurch. The rest of today is at leisure to explore this wonderful city. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Central Hotel |
| 2 (B) (D) |
TranzAlpine, Franz Josef Today board the TranzAlpine Train for a journey known as New Zealand’s greatest rail adventure. Disembark at Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika by coach to see glass-blowing and watch Pounamu (jade) being carved. Journey to Franz Josef for the evening. |
ACCOMMODATION: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel |
| 3 (B) (FD) |
Franz Josef, Haast River, Queenstown, Dine Around Today travel along the Haast River by safari jetboat, with views of the lovely Haast River Valley. Continue to Queenstown and choose from four restaurants tonight. |
ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Lakeside Gardens Hotel (2 nights) |
| 4 (B) |
Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring Join your selected touring activity in Queenstown today. Options include a Garden tour, a double decker bus tour and many more. |
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| 5 (B) (D) |
Milford Sound Cruise, Te Anau Journey through Fiordland National Park and take a Red Boat cruise for the full length of Milford Sound. Continue to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. |
ACCOMMODATION: Village Inn |
| 6 (B) (D) |
Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring Journey through rolling countryside to the city of Dunedin, which has a strong Scottish heritage. This afternoon you choose an activity and we will include it. |
ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City |
| 7 (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 a Mt Cook Exclusive Experience and we will include it. |
ACCOMMODATION: The Hermitage |
| 8 (B) (D) |
Mt Cook, Christchurch This morning you’ll travel to Lake Tekapo and visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. On the way to Christchurch, you might like to ride the scenic TranzAlpine Train from Arthurs Pass or continue by coach through the Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Central Hotel |
| 9 (B) |
Depart Christchurch, Freedom of Choice Touring Today you choose the activity and we will include it! After your sightseeing, a transfer to the airport is included. |
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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.
- Click [Add to Cart].
- 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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