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Southern Mountains
(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. As the Haast River guides you inland through the Haast Pass, you may like to travel part of the way by jet boat. 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 ends on arrival at 6.45pm.
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast option | |||
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| Bronze | $1,489.00 | $1,969.00 | $1,369.00 | $135.00 | |||
| Silver | $1,719.00 | $2,369.00 | $1,559.00 | $160.00 | |||
| Gold | $1,859.00 | $2,669.00 | $1,679.00 | $180.00 |
Farmstay Option
| Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | |||
| Cost Per Person | Standard | ||
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| Share Twin | $76.00 | ||
Meeting and Departure Services
| For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | ||||||
| Cost Per Person | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
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AUCKLAND |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$139.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $289.00 $139.00 |
$179.00 $329.00 $159.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $229.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $249.00 $129.00 |
$189.00 $339.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $199.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $279.00 $149.00 |
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Additional nights available an any destination
Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.
