10 DAY ALPINE CIRCLE

Day 1. Wellington, Nelson.
Depart Wellington from the Hotel Inter-Continental at 8.00 a.m. and join our Interislander cruise, across Cook Strait and into Picton. Rejoin our coach and journey to Nelson. Tonight you may choose from two fine restaurants located within your hotel.
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Day 2. Nelson, Franz Josef.
Journey along the dramatic West Coast to Franz Josef. Tonight enjoy the five-course West Coast Speciality Dinner.
Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
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Day 3. 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 for our overnight stay.
Wanaka, Edgewater Resort.
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Day 4. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner.
Journey to the delightful village of Arrowtown this morning then continue to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Tonight we explore Queenstown even further with our Dine Around Dinner, where you choose the restaurant and we include it.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Queenstown Gardens Hotel.
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Day 5. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today you have the opportunity to personalise your sightseeing. The choice is yours! 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 6. Milford Sound, Te Anau.
This morning travel through Fiordland National Park where lush rainforest meets snow-capped mountains. On arrival into Milford we cruise 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 7. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today we journey via beautiful Lake Manapouri to Dunedin and this afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it. 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 8. Dunedin, Mt Cook.
Travel north along the coast to view the unique and fascinating Moeraki Beach boulders. Pass massive hydro-electric dams and glacier-fed lakes on our journey to Mt Cook National Park.
Mt Cook, The Hermitage.
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Day 9. Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner.
This morning we visit the beautiful glacier-fed lake of Tekapo and view the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Leaving the High Country, choose to take the TranzAlpine train through Arthurs Pass or proceed with the coach through Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. Tonight experience our Dine Around Dinner, where you choose from three superb restaurants at your hotel and we will include it.
Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Day 10. Christchurch, Wellington.
Today view spectacular seascapes as we travel north to Kaikoura.At Picton board the Interislander for our cruise across the Cook Strait to Wellington.Your tour concludes on arrival in the capital city and a departure transfer to the airport for flights after 7.30 p.m. is included.
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