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Top of the South
(Tour Code : T49)
From Wellington, across the Strait by ferry, through sunny Nelson, down the beautiful West Coast and across the mountains to Christchurch…
Inclusions:
Lynx fast ferry cruise - Blenheim wine tour - Abel Tasman National Park tour- Paparoa
National Park tour - TranzAlpine train
Report to Lynx Ferry terminal, before 7.30 am. Sails at 8.00 am. EVERY DAY !
Day 1: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
Catch the ferry across Cook Strait and through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to
Picton in the South Island. A short coach ride to Blenheim is followed by a
tour of the local vineyards which form the backbone of the New Zealand wine
industry. Overnight in Blenheim..
Day 2: Blenheim - Nelson
Travel over the Raj and Whangmoa Saddles to Nelson, where you will stay for two
nights.
Day 3: At Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park Tour
Your full day excursion begins with a drive through orchard country to Motueka, then
on to Kaiteriteri Beach to board your launch. You may choose to remain on
board your launch for the duration of the cruise, disembark to walk of the track,
before meeting your launch again in a different bay. .
Day 4: Nelson -
Greymouth
Travel through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the unique formations
known as the Pancake Rocks. On arrival, you will be met for a tour of
the Papanui National Park, seeing the limestone lanscape and taking a short guided
walk through the rainforest. Overnight in Greymouth.
Day 5: Greymouth - Christchurch
This morning is at your leisure. This afternoon, board the renowned Tranz
Alpine train and travel through the lengthy Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and
across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Your tour ends on arrival at
approximately 6.05 pm.
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | |||
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| Bronze | $989.00 | $1,309.00 | $949.00 | |||
| Silver | $1,079.00 | $1,029.00 | $1,519.00 | |||
| Gold | $1,119.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,609.00 |
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 | $70.00 | ||
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 |
$135.00 $270.00 $129.00 |
$149.00 $298.00 $139.00 |
$159.00 $318.00 $149.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $258.00 $119.00 |
$139.00 $278.00 $129.00 |
$169.00 $338.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$105.00 $210.00 $99.00 |
$129.00 $258.00 $119.00 |
$164.00 $270.00 $129.00 |
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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 train and ferry to Wellington - Please ask us.
