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Southern Highlights
(Tour Code : T16)
Wellington - Picton - Christchurch - Dunedin - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown -
Mt Cook - Christchurch
Six Day Tour.
Details
TranzCoastal train jouorney - Milford Sound Cruise - Mt Cook National Park - Interislander Ferry Cruise - Skyline Gondola & Kiwi Magic Movie
DEPARTS: 9.30am Daily
Reporting time at the Ferry Terminal 9.00 am. Ship sails at 9.30 am.
DAY 1:
Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
Catch the ferry across Cook Strait and through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to
Picton in the South Island. Boarding the Tranz Coastal train you pass through Picton
and Blenheim, then edge down the narrow coastal strip beneath the rugged Kaikora Ranges.
Cross into dry North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch, where you
will overnight. As you will arrive in the evening, you might like to add
an additional day in Christchurch, the South Island's largest city.
DAY 2: Christchurch - Dunedin
Travel across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, white stone Oamaru and along
the coastline to Palmerston. Cross Mt Cargill to Dunedin, the 'Edinburgh of the
South'. Arrive in early afternoon with time for optional sightseeing of the wildlife
of the Otago Peninsula. Overnight in Dunedin.
DAY 3: Dunedin -Te Anau
This morning is free for optional sightseeing. Now it's the rich farming country of
South Otago and Southland as we travel to Balclutha and turn west to Gore. The
countryside becomes drier as you reach Lumsden, Mossburn and they are your glimpse of
Fiordland. Overnight in Te Anau
DAY 4: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
As you travel through the Fiordland National Park you will pass 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 Te Anau and across country to the alpine
playground of Queenstown. Two nights in Queenstown
DAY 5: At Queenstown
Today is at your leisure in this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the
Skyline gondola and the Kiwi Magic movie in your tour. There are dozens of optional
activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris,
bungy jumping
DAY 6: Queenstown- Mt Cook - Christchurch
Travel through the rocky Kawarau Gorge and past Cromwell to climb up and
over the Lindis Pass. The tussocky plains of the Mackenzie Country lie before
you as you head towards Mt Cook village in the heart of the Southern Alps. You
have a brief stop here for optional flight seeing or lunch (not included) before
travelling on to Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd. Cross
Burkes Pass to Fairlie and Geraldine before returning to Christchurch once
more. Your tour ends on arrival at 6.15 pm.
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast option | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $1,309.00 | $1,769.00 | $1,249.00 | $135.00 | |||
| Silver | $1,479.00 | $2,029.00 | $1,389.00 | $160.00 | |||
| Gold | $1,589.00 | $2,199.00 | $1,499.00 | $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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Extensions:
Return to Wellington by air or spend another night
in Chistchurch and return by trail and ferry to Wellington - Please ask.
