9 Day Low Cost - Southern Panorama
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Explore the beautiful Garden City of Christchurch – Travel over the Canterbury Plains – See the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo – View mighty Mt. Cook – Tour the sights of Dunedin – Cruise on Milford Sound – See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls |
– Full day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital – Visit historic Arrowtown – Stay in spectacular Fox Glacier – See the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki – Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine train – INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience |
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| Premium holiday inclusions | ||
| Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (8) – Hotel Dinners (6) YOUR CHOICE |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels Plus – Welcome Drink – All purpose travel wallet and map – Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 9 – flights to depart anytime – Hotel porterage included |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1: Arrive Christchurch On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You’re free to explore Christchurch before a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions this evening. Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. Day 2: Fox Glacier Depart Christchurch for the scenic drive to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. We 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: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. Day 3: Queenstown Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. Climb over the Haast Pass to view Thunder Creek Falls and travel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Pass Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone 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 the Remarkables. Hotel: Aspen Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. |
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! Day 5: Milford Sound Travel south towards Fiordland, through some magnificent alpine country. Drive through the Homer Tunnel, a tunnel one mile long and completely hand-hewn. Stop briefly at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. This afternoon continue to Te Anau. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. 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: Cargill’s Hotel, Dunedin. |
Day 7: Dunedin - Mt Cook This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only authentic castle. 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. 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: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. Day 9: Depart Christchurch Explore Christchurch – the ‘most English city’ outside of England – at your leisure, until your transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. |
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9 days, Priced from $1595 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement (May - Sep) | $445 | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Oct - Apr) | $475 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $335 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $85 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $85 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||
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