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Glacierland
7 Days/ 6 Nights from $1,449 (Tour Code
: T30)
A special 7 days to enjoy the finest mountain scenery in New Zealand, featuring
the phenomenal West Coast glaciers...
Day 1: Christchurch - Glaciers
Board the renowned Tranz Alpine train and cross
the Canterbury Plains to the mountains. Arthurs 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.
Day 2:
At Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
A whole day is available for optional excursions
onto the glacier, by foot or by helicopter, for bush walks or sightseeing.
Day 3:
Glaciers - Queenstown
Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas
as you plunge deeper into South Westland. Cross the pass to reach the southern lakes
district and the alpine playground of Queenstown, stay in Queenstown for two nights.
Day 4:
At Queenstown
Today is completely at your leisure - we have included
the Skyline gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities as well,
from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris, bungy jumping.
This evening enjoy the Kiwi Haka Cultural show.
Day 5:
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau
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 Te Anau
for one night.
Day 6:
Te Anau - Dunedin
Cross the fertile Southland plains through Gore
and Balclutha to Dunedin, the 'Edinburg of the South'. Arrive in early afternoon
with time for optional sightseeing of the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Overnight
in Dunedin
Day 7:
Dunedin - Christchurch
Leave Dunedin and follow the coast to the white
stone buildings of Oamaru and Timaru. Cross the manicured patchwork of the Canterbury
Plains to arrive in Christchurch. Please note, no commentary is provided on this
journey
Tour Inclusions:
- 6 nights Accommodation
- Coach Transport
- Transfers
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
- Milford Sound cruise
- Plus Tour Bonus
| Glacierland ( Independent Coach Tour ) | |||
| Tour Pricing | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| Share Twin | $1,539 | $1,809 | $1,979 |
| Single | $2,159 | $2,629 | $2,999 |
| Triple | $1,449 | $1,639 | $1,799 |
| BreakFast (optional) | $108 | $128 | $144 |
| Prices valid for travel between 01 October 2008 - 30 September 2009. Quoted per person. | |||
*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.
