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DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
Arrive Christchurch and collect your Budget Rental Car upon arrival. Just a short 20 minute drive into the City to check into your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure before joining the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant for a relaxing city circuit including a five-course meal. Overnight accommodation (Superior) Rydges Hotel or (Deluxe) The George.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH TO TERRACE DOWNS RESORT
Travel south on SH1 before turning inland towards the mighty Southern Alps to reach five-star Terrace Downs Resort, situated less than an hours drive from Christchurch. Located at the foothills of the Southern Alps the scenery is amazing. Tee off this afternoon on this 6,400 metre course; be careful of the views as many a golfer blames their lack of focus for their missed putts. Overnight accommodation Terrace Downs Resort.
DAY 3 - TERRACE DOWNS RESORT TO WANAKA
A superb drive today through the heart of the South Island. Watch the scenery develop and change with every corner, travelling past the Glacier Lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki, turn off to Mt Cook Village for a bite of lunch and fantastic mountain scenery. An afternoon arrival into Wanaka gives you plenty of free time to enjoy the facilities of your resort, take a scenic cruise on the lake or alternatively a thrilling jet boat ride with Clutha River Jet. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mt Aspiring Lodge or (Deluxe) Mercure Grand Oakridge Resort & Spa.
DAY 4 - WANAKA GOLF DAY
Today you have a full day to enjoy this picturesque resort and a round of 18 holes at Wanaka Golf Club. This course features challenging golf and absolutely stunning scenery of Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps. Wanaka is home to the Warbirds Museum only 5 minutes from town and well worth a visit. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mt Aspiring Lodge or (Deluxe) Mercure Grand Oakridge Resort & Spa.
DAY 5 - WANAKA TO QUEENSTOWN
Travelling over the Crown Range into Queenstown, just under an hours drive. Check into your accommodation before heading out to Kelvin Heights Golf Course nestled on the point overlooking beautiful Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables Mountains as your backdrop. Enjoy an amazing array of choice at the top of the Skyline Gondola for dinner tonight overlooking the lake and the village of Queenstown. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mercure Grand St Moritz or (Deluxe) Millbrook Resort.
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN
This morning enjoy the amazing setting and course that is Millbrook. Recognised as one of the finest alpine golf courses in the world. It is relatively wide open and trouble free for golfers of all abilities. This afternoon hop on board the Kawarau Jet for a one hour scenic and thrilling jet boat ride across Lake Wakatipu and up the Shotover River before returning to the village. Enjoy the many activities, shops and restaurants of this alpine resort this afternoon. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mercure Grand St Moritz or (Deluxe) Millbrook Resort.
DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN TO TE ANAU
Travel south this morning along the lakes edge on your way to Lake Te Anau this morning. Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park at the bottom of New Zealands rugged West Coast. The afternoon is free to enjoy this quaint village and the many activities built around the lake or alternatively try the local course for a quick round of golf. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Luxmore
Hotel or (Deluxe) Te Anau Hotel & Villas.
DAY 8 - MILFORD SOUND DAY TRIP
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travel to Milford Sound through the lower Hollyford Valley before reaching the Homer Tunnel for your decent into the Sound. Enjoy a scenic cruise late this morning travelling the length of the sound to the Tasman Sea, view stunning Mitre Peak and majestic Bowen Falls in this truly remarkable location. Take your time returning to Te Anau this afternoon and enjoy the scenery. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Luxmore Hotel or (Deluxe) Te Anau Hotel & Villas.
DAY 9 - TE ANAU TO DUNEDIN
A leisurely drive from Te Anau, across the lush green countryside before reaching the rolling hills as you approach Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South. This afternoon check out the local attractions such as Speights Brewery, Cadbury Chocolate Factory or Larnach Castle, the only castle in the Southern Hemisphere. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mercure Dunedin or (Deluxe) Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel.
DAY 10 - DUNEDIN
Tee off this morning at St Clair Golf Club, created in 1905 offering an excellent round of 18 holes, with views of the ocean and Dunedin City. This afternoon join Monarch Wildlife Cruises for a scenic eco-cruise from Wellers Rock giving unrivalled viewing of the Royal Albatross, seals, bird and marine life along the Otago Peninsula. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Mercure Dunedin or (Deluxe) Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel.
DAY 11 - DUNEDIN TO CHRISTCHURCH
Heading north today travelling out over the rolling countryside towards Canterbury. Stop at the famous Moeraki Boulders to see these unique rock formations before reaching Oamaru famous for its World Heritage listed limestone buildings. From here continue along SH1 with the changing coastal and pastoral views through Timaru and Ashburton to reach the Garden City of Christchurch and your last stop. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Rydges Hotel or (Deluxe) The George.
DAY 12 - CHRISTCHURCH
A morning tee off at the home of the
New Zealand PGA Championship, Clearwater Resort, opened in 2002. The course is built around a series of man-made lakes, bringing water into play on 14 holes. The setting gives it a unique style of looking like an Old World links course and an American Parkland course. This afternoon wander the city or stay and enjoy lunch at Clearwater. Return to your accommodation in time for your evening tour combo, taking in the City by Night, then onto Willowbank Wildlife Park for a guided tour, which includes the Kiwi enclosure. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner before travelling to the National Marae for a Maori cultural performance of action songs, poi dances and hakas in an authentic environment. You will
be returned to you accommodation later this
evening. Overnight accommodation is (Superior) Rydges Hotel or (Deluxe) The George.
DAY 13 - DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Today is at leisure before returning your rental vehicle to Budget for your return journey home.
ITINERARY INCLUDES
- 12 nights twin share accommodation
- 1 Breakfast on Superior package or
3 Breakfasts on Deluxe package
- Christchurch Tramway Dinner
- Queenstown Skyline Gondola Dinner
- Kawarau Jet Ride
- Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
- Monarch Wildlife Scenic Cruise, Dunedin
- Christchurch Evening Combo Tour with buffet dinner
- Green fees for 6 rounds of golf at the included courses (supplement)
- 12 days Budget (CDMR) 1.6lt manual
car hire
DATES AND PRICES
| Per person twin share |
Superior* |
Deluxe |
| 01 Oct 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
$2,070 |
$2,485 |
| 01 Apr 09 - 30 Sep 09 |
$2,065 |
$2,325 |
| 01 Oct 09 - 31 Mar 10 |
$2,230 |
$2,595 |
| Green Fees/Cart Supplement |
$653 |
$605 |
*Surcharge applies 29/12 to 01/01 & 15/02 to 20/02 |
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