Southern Sensation
Premier Plus Touring, Christchurch, Franz Josef,
Queenstown, Mt Cook
Day 1. Christchurch, Franz Josef, West Coast
Specialities Dinner
Board the TranzAlpine Train for a journey to Greymouth and to Hokitika. View
Franz Josef Glacier and tonight enjoy our West Coast Specialities Dinner.
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
Day 2. Franz Josef, Wanaka.
View incredible scenery today as we leave this World Heritage-listed area,
travelling through Haast Pass and over the Southern Alps. This scenic road
takes us along the shores of picturesque lakes Wanaka and Hawea, where
crystal-clear blue waters reflect dramatic landscapes. Continue to Wanaka
township, originally settled during the goldrush era of last century and
surrounded by Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay in this
inspiring place of peace and tranquillity.
Stay: Wanaka, Edgewater Resort.
Day 3. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner.
Depart Wanaka this morning and journey to the delightful village of Arrowtown,
an old goldrush settlement. Continue to the alpine resort of Queenstown,
situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. The wide range of activities available
in Queenstown makes it a popular holiday destination at any time of year.
Tonight experience our Dine Around Dinner, where you choose from a variety of
fifteen restaurants and we will include it.
Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Queenstown, Sofitel Hotel
Day 4. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today you may personalise your sightseeing from a range of activities. Enjoy rambling through beautiful local gardens or a relaxing local winery tour. Perhaps take an exciting jetboat ride or a fun Double Decker bus tour through the streets of Queenstown and to the goldrush settlement of Arrowtown.
Day 5. Milford Sound, Te Anau
This morning travel through Fiordland National Park where lush rainforests meet
snow-capped mountains. Drive along Milford Road, renowned as one of the most
spectacular alpine drives. On arrival into Milford, we cruise the full length
of this beautiful fiord, travelling below famous mile-high Mitre Peak. This
afternoon we return through the Eglinton Valley and Homer Tunnel to the
lakeside settlement of
Te Anau.
Stay: Te Anau Hotel and Villas.
Day 6. Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today we journey via beautiful Lake Manapouri to Dunedin, settled by the
Scottish in 1848 and renowned as the Edinburgh of the South. This afternoon
you choose the activity and we will include it! Perhaps visit Larnach Castle
or take the opportunity to tour the Otago Peninsula to view Royal albatross or
Yellow-eyed penguin colonies in their natural environment, visit Speights
Brewery and learn about the production of Speights beer, a well-known beverage
in
New Zealand or enjoy a Taieri Gorge Railway excursion.
Stay: Dunedin, Southern Cross Hotel.
Day 7. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Dine Around Dinner.
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. Pass massive hydro-electric dams and glacier-fed lakes of
incredible colour on our journey to Mt Cook National Park. This World
Heritage-listed area is home to Australasia´s highest mountain, Mt Cook
at 12,343 feet. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight over this
awe-inspiring alpine region (weather permitting, own expense). This evening
choose from three outstanding restaurants within your hotel.
Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Mt Cook, The Hermitage, with views of Mt Cook from your room.
Day 8. Mt Cook, Christchurch.
This morning we journey to the beautiful glacier-fed lake of Tekapo and visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Travel through Burkes Pass and the patchwork plains of Canterbury to Christchurch. Your tour concludes on arrival and a departure transfer to the airport is included.
- Cruise Milford Sound below mile high Mitre Peak
- Discover Queenstown, the alpine resort in the shadow of the Remarkables
- Enter World Heritage-listed Westland National Park and see Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise the length of Milford Sound
- Visit breathtaking Mt Cook National Park
- EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka, a tranquil lakeside haven
- EXCLUSIVE! Two nights in Queenstown´s luxurious Sofitel Queenstown
- EXCLUSIVE! Stay at The Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook, with views of Mt Cook
- 7 hot breakfasts, 5 Freedom of Choice Dinners and 2 Feature Dinners including:
- − West Coast Specialities Dinner
- − Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown
- 1 Feature Dinner
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Twin Share with featrue meals.
- APT´s Recommended Tour Price from
NZ $3,915.00 - Acrossnz Tour price from
NZ $3,719.00
Twin Share with featrue meals.
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- Met on arrival in
New Zealand and transfer to hotel - Cultural touring experiences
- Land Content: Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
- Fully trained Tour Director and Tour Driver
- Luxury coaches featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats and rest room
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- Free travel kit including stylish travel bag
