SOUTHERN SENSATION

Day 1. Christchurch, Franz Josef.
Depart from the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 7.30 a.m. and travel to the Christchurch Railway Station to board the award-winning TranzAlpine Train for a spectacular journey. Meet your coach in Greymouth and continue to Hokitika before continuing along the rugged West Coast to Franz Josef.
Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
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Day 2. Franz Josef, Wanaka.
View incredible scenery today as we travel along the scenic road that takes us through the Haast Pass and along the shores of picturesque Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Continue to Wanaka and enjoy an overnight stay in this inspiring place of peace and tranquillity.
Wanaka, Edgewater Resort.
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Day 3. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner
Depart Wanaka this morning and journey to the delightful village of Arrowtown, an old gold rush settlement. Continue to Queenstown, situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. The wide range of activities makes Queenstown a popular holiday destination at any time of year. Tonight explore Queenstown with our Dine Around Dinner, you choose the restaurant and we will include it.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Queenstown Gardens Hotel.
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Day 4. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today you have the opportunity to personalise your sightseeing. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Enjoy a garden tour, take a guided tour of local wineries, enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride, take a fun double-decker bus tour or experience a 4WD ‘Lord of the Rings’ Safari.
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Day 5. Milford Sound, Te Anau.
Today we follow the Remarkables Mountain Range and trace the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. We board the Milford Mariner and journey the full length of this beautiful fiord. This afternoon we have a relaxing drive to Te Anau.
Te Anau, Te Anau Hotel and Villas.
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Day 6. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today we journey via beautiful Lake Manapouri to the Southern-most coast of New Zealand. Continue to Dunedin and this afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it. The choice is yours! Freedom of Choice Touring™. Tour historic Olveston House, discover Otago Peninsula wildlife, visit Speight's Brewery or tour Larnach Castle.
Dunedin, Southern Cross Hotel.
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Day 7. Dunedin, Mt Cook.
Travel north along the coast to view the unique and fascinating Moeraki Beach boulders. Stop at Oamaru, a town renowned for its distinctive limestone architecture. Journey to Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage-listed area and home to Australasia's highest mountain, Mt Cook.
Mt Cook, The Hermitage.
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Day 8. Mt Cook, Christchurch.
This morning we visit the beautifu lake of Tekapo and view the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Departing the High Country, choose to take the TranzAlpine train through Arthurs Pass or proceed by coach through the Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. Your tour concludes on arrival and a departure transfer is included for flights after 9.30 p.m.
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