9 Day Southern Panorama - Cost Saver
AAT Kings' guided Cost saver 9 day Southern Panorama, see Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Te Anau, Milford Sound and other sights of the south island.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS- Spectacular Fox Glacier
- Visit historic Arrowtown
- Day at leisure in Queenstown
- Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Cruise on Milford Sound
- Tour the sights of Dunedin
- View mighty Mt. Cook
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Travel the Canterbury Plains
- TranzAlpine Train Option
- OPTIONAL Maori Cultural Experience
PREMIUM HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
Quality Touring
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Professional Team
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2011 | |
| $1595 | |
| 19 Dec | 27 Dec |
| 2012 | |
| $1595 | |
| 02 Jan | 10 Jan |
| 09 Jan | 17 Jan |
| 16 Jan | 24 Jan |
| 19 Jan | 27 Jan |
| 23 Jan | 31 Jan |
| 06 Feb | 14 Feb |
| 09 Feb | 17 Feb |
| 13 Feb | 21 Feb |
| 16 Feb | 24 Feb |
| 20 Feb | 28 Feb |
| 23 Feb | 02 Mar |
| 27 Feb | 06 Mar |
| 01 Mar | 09 Mar |
| 05 Mar | 13 Mar |
| 08 Mar | 16 Mar |
| 12 Mar | 20 Mar |
| 15 Mar | 23 Mar |
| 19 Mar | 27 Mar |
| 22 Mar | 30 Mar |
| 26 Mar | 03 Apr |
| 29 Mar | 06 Apr |
| 16 Apr | 24 Apr |
| 23 Apr | 01 May |
| $1569 | |
| 14 May | 22 May |
| 21 May | 29 May |
| 25 Jun | 03 Jul |
| 23 Jul | 31 Jul |
| 20 Aug | 28 Aug |
| 03 Sep | 11 Sep |
| 10 Sep | 18 Sep |
| 17 Sep | 25 Sep |
| Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures | |
| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $525 | |
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $320 |
| Triple Share | Save | $80 |
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 |
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | ||
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions this evening.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Cotswold, Christchurch. D
Day 2: Fox Glacier
Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration before continuing south along the rugged coastal road to Fox Glacier. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D
Day 3: Queenstown
Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and theTasman Sea on your right. Climb over the Haast Pass to view Thunder Creek Falls andtravel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Pass Lakes Wanaka, Hawea andDunstan. Journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Stop at Cromwell with its sensationalstone fruit. Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history,before continuing to Queenstown for dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and theRemarkables.
Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D
Day 4: Queenstown 'Free Time'
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Perhaps take an optional jet boat ride or try white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are garden and wine tours. This evening you have the opportunity to ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for a delicious buffet dinner and stunning views of Queenstown.Experience a Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! B
Day 5: Milford Sound
Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park – New Zealand’s largest – to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route you’ll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then you’ll return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D
Day 6: Te Anau - Dunedin
Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago enjoying farmland scenery. Later, continue north to Dunedin. You’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D
Day 7: Dunedin - Mt. Cook
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only authentic castle. Marvel at the spherical boulders, believed to be 60 million years old, scattered along the beach at Moeraki. Travel through Oamaru, which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone. Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Omarama.
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D
Day 8: Mt. Cook - Christchurch
Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd and then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Cotswold, Christchurch. B
Day 9: Depart Christchurch
Today is yours relax or make the most of it – it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B
