Ultimate South Island Escape
Tour by Grand Pacific,Small Groups |
Tour Inclusions
- Christchurch
- Dunedin- city sights tour
- Dunedin - Olveston House, Haggis Ceremony & Gift, guided tour
- Dunedin - Larnach Castle guided tour
- Dunedin - Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
- Lakes District Museum
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Queenstown - Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
- TranzAlpine Rail Journey
- Te Anau
- 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 with wine - Christchurch (Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm)
- 1 picnic lunch
- 1 delicious morning tea at Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
Ultimate Small Group Standard Inclusions
- Small group travel – limited to 20 travellers
- Exclusive purpose built luxury touring vehicle
- 9 nights premium hotel accommodation including hotel porterage including
- TWO 2 night stays
- 2 scenic cruises
- Fully escorted with Professional Coach Captain & full commentary
- Meet and Greet on arrival and departure in New Zealand with personal airport transfers
- Comprehensive sightseeing and admissions
- Deluxe documentation set travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wetpack, travel diary, personal name badge, luggage label, personalised itinerary, touring map, postcard and Optional Tours Directory
| 1 (D) |
On arrival in Christchurch you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon is free to explore this wonderful city. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel Christchurch, Superior Cathedral Square Rooms |
| 2 (B) (D) |
Christchurch - Twizel Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, view the Sheep Dog Statue and 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. |
 ACCOMMODATION: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms |
| 3 (B) (SD) |
Twizel - Dunedin Depart Twizel and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue to Dunedin and enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. |
ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross |
| 4 (B) (D) |
Dunedin - Te Anau Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). |
 ACCOMMODATION: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (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 Milford Sound 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. |
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| 6 (B) (SD) |
Te Anau - Queenstown Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum before continuing to Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy 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 on your return cruise. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) |
| 7 (B) |
Queenstown - Free Day Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. |
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| 8 (B) (D) |
Queenstown - Franz Josef 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. Experience a scenic flight (optional - weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Douglas Wing |
| 9 (B) (SD) |
Franz Josef - 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 wine with your new found friends. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel Christchurch, Superior Cathedral Square Rooms |
| 10 (B) |
Christchurch - Homeport Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. |
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