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14 Day South Island Wanderer Tour
 Trip Type: Independent Tour Tour Duration: Fourteen Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)
Priced From: NZ$3,240.00
Starts From: Christchurch - Departs 7.40am (daily, including public holidays).Ends At: Christchurch Comments:
Included: Complimentary transfers from hotels and motels.
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Extras:
Price: NZ$
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| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$5,150.00 | NZ$3,610.00 | NZ$3,240.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$6,545.00 | NZ$4,350.00 | NZ$3,845.00 | - |
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Prices valid for travel from 1st September 2011 to 30 September 2012
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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
- Mount Cook
- Queenstown
- Skyline Gondola
- Historic Taieri Gorge railway
- Dunedin heritage tour
- Royal albatross & penguin tour
- Fiordland World Heritage Park
- Cruise of Milford Sound
- Guided walk onto a glacier
- Punakaiki pancake rocks
- Punakaiki blowholes
- Abel Tasman National Park tour
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- TranzCoastal scenic railway
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 Christchurch - Mount Cook
Travel southwest with GreatSights to Mount Cook village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are excellent photographic opportunities at the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrive at Mount Cook at 1.00pm.
Travel southwest with GreatSights to Mount Cook village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are excellent photographic opportunities at the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrive at Mount Cook at 1.00pm.
There are many beautiful nature and alpine walks from half an hour to 5 hours in the national park - they are all clearly marked. Call at the Visitor Information Centre for further information.
Accommodation:Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Motels or similar
Day 2 Mount Cook - Queenstown
This morning is free and we recommend an optional 40 minute ski plane flight (extra cost) that will show you some of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery including Mount Cook and a landing on the Tasman Glacier.
This afternoon transfer to Queenstown with GreatSights arriving approximately 6.30pm.
This morning is free and we recommend an optional 40 minute ski plane flight (extra cost) that will show you some of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery including Mount Cook and a landing on the Tasman Glacier.
This afternoon transfer to Queenstown with GreatSights arriving approximately 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 3 Queenstown - Dunedin
This morning is free for shopping or adventure activities. In the afternoon travel with Citibus
Newtons following the historical Otago goldfields trail to Pukerangi. Join the Taieri Gorge train for a sentimental journey over viaducts and through the Central Otago hill country to the city of Dunedin.
This morning is free for shopping or adventure activities. In the afternoon travel with Citibus
Newtons following the historical Otago goldfields trail to Pukerangi. Join the Taieri Gorge train for a sentimental journey over viaducts and through the Central Otago hill country to the city of Dunedin.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar
Day 4 Otago Peninsula
This morning depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double-decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers. Return to hotel by 11.30am.
This afternoon enjoy a cruise with Monarch Wildlife Cruises around the Taiaroa Heads to view the northern royal albatross soaring high above the headlands. Other species to be seen include the blue penguin, sooty shearwater, variable oyster catcher, three species of shag and other sea birds. Disembark at Wellers Rock and transfer by coach to Penguin Place for a guided land tour of the yellow-eyed penguins. Return to the city by coach.
This morning depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double-decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers. Return to hotel by 11.30am.
This afternoon enjoy a cruise with Monarch Wildlife Cruises around the Taiaroa Heads to view the northern royal albatross soaring high above the headlands. Other species to be seen include the blue penguin, sooty shearwater, variable oyster catcher, three species of shag and other sea birds. Disembark at Wellers Rock and transfer by coach to Penguin Place for a guided land tour of the yellow-eyed penguins. Return to the city by coach.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar
Day 5 Dunedin - Te Anau
Dunedin boasts some beautiful architecture - a quiet stroll around the city can be most rewarding. In the afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey through the lush pastures of Otago and Southland to the lakeside resort of Te Anau.
Dunedin boasts some beautiful architecture - a quiet stroll around the city can be most rewarding. In the afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey through the lush pastures of Otago and Southland to the lakeside resort of Te Anau.
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel, Anchorage Motel or similar
Day 6 Te Anau - Milford - Queenstown
Travel with GreatSights to the Fiordland National Park - a world heritage area. 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.
Travel with GreatSights to the Fiordland National Park - a world heritage area. 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.
An optional scenic flight may be taken for the return journey home to Queenstown (arranged by the coach driver on the day)
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista or similarDay 7 Free Day in Queenstown
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities including white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises, high country sheep station tours and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities including white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises, high country sheep station tours and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 8 Queenstown- Franz Josef
Leaving Queenstown with Newmans Coachlines travel to the West Coast passing through Cromwell, Wanaka and Hawea before climbing over the Haast Pass into the Westland National Park. Arrive Franz Josef 4.10pm.
Leaving Queenstown with Newmans Coachlines travel to the West Coast passing through Cromwell, Wanaka and Hawea before climbing over the Haast Pass into the Westland National Park. Arrive Franz Josef 4.10pm.
Accommodation : Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 9 Full Day at Franz Josef
Today we have included a half day guided walk which accesses the rugged terminal ice face of the Franz Josef glacier. Enjoy a fascinating commentary on the history and geology of the area. The rest of the day is free for optional activities including short walks into the native rainforest or for scenic flights up to the glaciers.
Today we have included a half day guided walk which accesses the rugged terminal ice face of the Franz Josef glacier. Enjoy a fascinating commentary on the history and geology of the area. The rest of the day is free for optional activities including short walks into the native rainforest or for scenic flights up to the glaciers.
Accommodation : Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 10 Franz Josef - Punakaiki
Travel north with InterCity Coachlines through the Westland National Park to Greymouth and then on to Punakaiki. Time to visit the pancake rocks and blowholes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. Arrive Punakaiki at 2.35pm.
Travel north with InterCity Coachlines through the Westland National Park to Greymouth and then on to Punakaiki. Time to visit the pancake rocks and blowholes, just 400 metres from your accommodation. Arrive Punakaiki at 2.35pm.
Accommodation: Punakaiki Rocks Hotel or similar
Day 11 Punakaiki - Nelson
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.
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 12 Abel Tasman National Park Tour
Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 6.00pm
Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 6.00pm
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Kings Gate Motel or similar
Day 13 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: Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 14 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 6.30pm
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 6.30pm
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