Tour Inclusions
- Interislander Cruise
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Mt Cook - NZ/s tallest mountain
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
- TranzAlpine Train - Discover the beauty of the Southern Alps
- TranzCoastal Train Journey
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 6 Nights Quality Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport & Hotel Transfers
- Daily Departures
| 1 | Wellington - Picton - Christchurch Catch the ferry across Cook Strait and through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to Picton in the South Island. Boarding the TranzCoastal Train you pass through Picton and Blenheim, then edge down the narrow coastal strip where the surf pounds the rugged Kaikora ranges. Cross into dry North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch, where you will overnight. As you will arrive in the evening, you might like to add an additional day in Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. |
Accommodation: Gold: The Heritage Hotel Silver: Copthorne Central Hotel Bronze: Ibis Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Christchurch - Glaciers Board the renowned TranzAlpine Train and cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains. Arthur’s Pass and the lengthy Otira Tunnel lead you to the West Coast. Join your coach in Greymouth and travel via the jade carvers of Hokitika to the Glacier region. Stay two nights at the Fox or Franz Josef Glacier. |
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 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 - Queenstown Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you plunge deeper into South Westland. As the Haast River guides you inland through the Haast Pass, you may like to travel part of the way by jet boat(not included). Cross the pass to reach the southern lakes district and the alpine playground of Queenstown. Stay in Queenstown for three nights. |
Accommodation (3nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Silver: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bronze: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Motel: Motel Studio |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing 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 return to Queenstown by evening. |
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At Queenstown Today is at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of Queenstown. This world renowned alpine resort 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. We have included the Skyline Gondola ride in your tour package. |
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Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch Travel through the rocky Kawarau Gorge and past Cromwell to climb up and over the Lindis Pass. The tussocky plains of the Mackenzie Country lie before you as you head towards Mt Cook village in the heart of the Southern Alps. You have a brief stop here for optional flight seeing or lunch (not included) before travelling on to Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd. Cross Burkes Pass to Fairlie and Geraldine before returning to Christchurch once more. Tour ends on your arrival at 6.15 pm. |
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