Enjoy this spectacular sightseeing tour across the South Island. Experience New Zealand like you never have before and see highlights such as the Christchurch Tram, Mt Cook, Larnach Castle and heaps more all in one week.
Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats and panoramic windows. Professionally escorted tour with an experienced, professional tour director and tour driver.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Queenstown
On arrival at the hotel the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Why not experience the Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight? Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.
Day 2: Queenstown
This morning is free to explore Queenstown. Ask your Tour Director about optional activities like jet boating, white water rafting, wine or gardens tours. Later take a scenic journey on the steamship TSS Earnslaw across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration and a delicious carvery dinner.
Day 3: Milford Sound
Discover the stunning scenery of Fiordland this morning and see the Homer Tunnel, the Chasm, Claudu Valley, Pop's Lookout, Mirror Lakes . Take a magical cruise on Milford Sound seeing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Overnight in pretty Te Anau. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau.
Day 4: Te Anau - Dunedin
Today travel through rich fertile South Otago and enjoy time at leisure to explore charming Dunedin, founded by Scottish settlers. Perhaps visit Cadbury Chocolate Factory, take a wildlife cruise or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin.
Day 5: Dunedin
Enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only authentic castle, followed by a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Later, journey through Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings, to Twizel, gateway to Mount Cook National Park. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel.
Day 6: Mt. Cook - Christchurch
See the fantastic scenery of Mount Cook National Park this morning (optional scenic flights available - weather permitting). Visit the beautiful turquoise Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. You are Invited to enjoy a taste of country life with lunch on a working farm. Travel over colourful plains to Christchurch. Discover the sights of Christchurch on the Christchurch Tram. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch.
Day 7: Depart Christchurch
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.
Tour Includes: Full Buffet Breakfasts (6), Lunch (1), Highlights Dinner (1), Hotel Dinners (3), Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels, Welcome drink, Travel wallet and map, Airport transfers (Day 1 from Queenstown Airport - flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 7 to Christchurch Airport - flights anytime), Hotel porterage.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs Queenstown Airport and concludes at Christchurch Airport.
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South Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Departs Queenstown on selected Wednesdays and Saturdays.
01 May 2011 - 30 September : Low Season
01 October 2011 - 30 April : High Season
DURATION
7 Days
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MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
This tour can be done in groups or individually please advise when making a booking.
GUIDELINES
Children must be over 6 years of age. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children age is 15 years and under.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing, with some warmer articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter months, a warm jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, several changes of underwear and socks, rubber-soled walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof jacket. Do not forget your hat, camera, film, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, toilet requisites and a flask for drinking water. Regular laundry facilities are available en route.
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Prices valid until 30 April 2012.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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QUEENSTOWN TO CHRISTCHURCH 7 DAY TOUR (NZ1186)
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Twin Share Accommodation Low Season
$1730.00 was $2015.00 save $285.00
$1350.00 was $1610.00 save $260.00
Single Accommodation Low Season
$2205.00 was $2570.00 save $365.00
Triple Share Accommodation Low Season
$1635.00 was $1915.00 save $280.00
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$1915.00
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