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Southern Mountains
6 Days/ 5 Nights from $1,509 (Tour Code
: T66)
Traverse the island by rail to experience the contrasting scenery of the West and
East Coasts.
Day 1: Christchurch – Glaciers
Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train cross the
Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur’s Pass and the Otira Tunnel lead
to the West Coast. From Greymouth, continue by coach through along the narrow, bush
clad, coastal plain. Stay in Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers townships for 1 night.
Day 2:
Glaciers – Queenstown
Continue south into dense rain forest broken by
rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon Continue through
the rugged Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown for 2 nights stay
Day 3:
At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous Alpine
resort – we have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of
optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD
safaris and bungy jumping.
Day 4:
Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau
An early start around the southern shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine
beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
aboard a cruise on the Sound. Climb out of Milford Sound to return to Te Anau. Overnight
in Te Anau.
Day 5:
Te Anau – Dunedin
This morning cross the Waimea plains towards the
farming community of Gore, then continue across the rolling hill country of Southland
and South Otago to Dunedin– "the Edinburgh of the South". Overnight in Dunedin.
Day 6:
Dunedin – Mount Cook - Christchurch
Travel north through historic Oamaru, Then inland
alongside the Waitaki River, harnessed to provide Hydo-electiric power to the spectacular
terrain of the McKenzie country, bounded by the Southern Alps. After a short stop
at Aoraki- Mt Cook village continue your journey north through Bourkes Pass, Fairlie
and Geraldine to Christchurch.
Tour Inclusions:
- 5 nights Accommodation
- Coach Transport
- Tranfers
- TranzAlpine train journey
- Skyline Gondola
- Milford Sound cruise
- Mt Cook National Park
| Southern Mountains ( Independent Coach Tour ) | |||
| Tour Pricing | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| Share Twin | $1,639 | $1,849 | $2,009 |
| Single | $2,149 | $2,559 | $2,899 |
| Triple | $1,509 | $1,669 | $1,789 |
| 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.
