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8 Day Queenstown & Te Anau Tour
An eight day tour with InterCity Coachlines covering a circular route of the northern part of the South Island and the tourist attractions of Mt Cook, Queenstown and Milford Sound. Features include: TranzAlpine scenic railway, Punakaiki pancake rocks & blowholes, Nelson, Kaikoura Whalewatch, TranzCoastal scenic railway, Mt Cook and Fiordland National Parks, Cruise of Milford Sound and a Dunedin Heritage city tour.
Trip Type: Independent Tour
Standard Trip Duration: Eight Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking) Departing From: Christchurch Departs Christchurch railway station 8.15am (daily, including public holidays - with the exception of Christmas Day).
Included:
Prices are per person and include: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, coach travel, accommodation, transfers to and from your accommodation throughout your tour, whalewatch cruise, milford sound scenic cruise, Dunedin city sightseeing tour and the TranzAlpine Train. |
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$2,710.00 | NZ$1,995.00 | NZ$1,835.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$3,405.00 | NZ$2,345.00 | NZ$2,095.00 | - |
Your credit card will be charged in New Zealand Dollars. Other currencies displayed are automatically calculated and are approximate values only.
Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
ITINERARY
NOTE: If you wish to stay longer at any overnight location, extra days can be inserted into the tour.Please request the extra days when you book.
HIGHLIGHTS
- included in the fare
- TranzAlpine scenic railway
- Punakaiki pancake rocks
- Punakaiki blow-holes
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- TranzCoastal scenic railway
- Mount Cook National Park
- Queenstown – NZ's top resort
- Fiordland World Heritage Park
- Cruise of Milford Sound & Picnic Lunch
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 Christchurch - Greymouth - Punakaiki
Board the world renowned TranzAlpine train bound for Greymouth via the Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your InterCity coach for your journey north to Punakaiki.
Board the world renowned TranzAlpine train bound for Greymouth via the Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your InterCity coach for your journey north to Punakaiki.
Accommodation: Punakaiki Rocks Hotel or similar
Day 2 Punakaiki - -Nelson
This morning there is time to visit the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blow-holes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. There are optional horse treks and local tours available. This afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey north through Westport and the Buller Gorge to Nelson.
This morning there is time to visit the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blow-holes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. There are optional horse treks and local tours available. This afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey north through Westport and the Buller Gorge to Nelson.
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Kings Gate Motel or similar
Day 3 Nelson - Kaikoura
Travel with InterCity Coachlines through the Nelson state forests to Blenheim before
heading south to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. Enjoy spectacular views of the Kaikoura coastline and the seaward Kaikoura mountain range. Arrive Kaikoura by 1.00pm.
Travel with InterCity Coachlines through the Nelson state forests to Blenheim before
heading south to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. Enjoy spectacular views of the Kaikoura coastline and the seaward Kaikoura mountain range. Arrive Kaikoura by 1.00pm.
Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 4 Kaikoura - Christchurch
This morning enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphins. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation. In the afternoon return to Christchurch on the TranzCoastal train. Arrive Christchurch 6.20pm
This morning enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphins. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation. In the afternoon return to Christchurch on the TranzCoastal train. Arrive Christchurch 6.20pm
Accommodation: Copthorne Central Hotel, City Centre Motel or similar
Day 5 Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown
Travel southwest with Great Sights to Mount Cook village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are photographic opportunities at the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd. Lunch (extra cost) is at Mount Cook - time is available to stroll along one of the many alpine walks in the area. Depart for Queenstown travelling via the Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge. Arrive Queenstown by 6.30pm.
Travel southwest with Great Sights to Mount Cook village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are photographic opportunities at the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd. Lunch (extra cost) is at Mount Cook - time is available to stroll along one of the many alpine walks in the area. Depart for Queenstown travelling via the Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge. Arrive Queenstown by 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Circle Aurum Hotel, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 6 Queenstown - Milford - Te Anau
Travel with Great Sights to the Fiordland National Park – a world heritage park. A vast remote wilderness of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, waterfalls and dense rainforests. From Te Anau, travel to the forested Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing the spectacular waterfalls and famous Mitre Peak.
This evening we recommend an optional tour across the lake to view the Glow Worm Caves.
Travel with Great Sights to the Fiordland National Park – a world heritage park. A vast remote wilderness of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, waterfalls and dense rainforests. From Te Anau, travel to the forested Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing the spectacular waterfalls and famous Mitre Peak.
This evening we recommend an optional tour across the lake to view the Glow Worm Caves.
Accommodation: Te Anau Hotel, Red Tussock Motel or similar
Day 7 Te Anau - Dunedin
High country tussock soon gives way to the lush pastures of Southland and Otago as you travel with InterCity Coachlines through Gore and Balclutha arriving in Dunedin by
12.30pm. This afternoon depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double-decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers.
High country tussock soon gives way to the lush pastures of Southland and Otago as you travel with InterCity Coachlines through Gore and Balclutha arriving in Dunedin by
12.30pm. This afternoon depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double-decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers.
Accommodation: Southern Cross Hotel, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar
Day 8 Dunedin - Christchurch
Travel with InterCity Coachlines north through the cities of Oamaru and Timaru arriving in Christchurch by 1.45pm
Travel with InterCity Coachlines north through the cities of Oamaru and Timaru arriving in Christchurch by 1.45pm
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
- Tourist Class - four star motels with kitchen facilities on request.
- Quality Class - four star hotels with restaurants on site.[Click for examples]
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
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