6 Day Southern Spectacular
A tour of the lower part of the South Island, beginning and finishing in Christchurch. See the enchanting Mount Cook, amongst the Southern Alps. Experience some traditional Scottish culture in Dunedin, and see the beautiful Milford Sound. All in six days. 
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Tour Duration: 6 Days
Tour Type: Group coach tour
Tour price per person:
01 Feb 10 - 30 Apr 10 NZ$1775
01 May 10 - 30 Sep 10 NZ$1820 ***
Optional extras (per person) Valid for travel 01 Feb - 30 Apr 10 |
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| Breakfast (5) Supplement | NZ$95 |
| Dinner (4) Supplement | NZ$130 |
| Single Room Supplement | NZ$395 |
Optional extras (per person) Valid for travel 01 May - 30 Sep 10 |
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| Breakfast (7) Supplement | NZ$140 |
| Dinner (5) Supplement | NZ$170 |
| Single Room Supplement | NZ$570 |
*** Please note that from 01 May 2010 the tour cost will include 1 night pre and 1 night post tour accommodation in Christchurch along with airport transfers ***
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Christchurch/Mt Cook/Omarama
Your tour departs from the Pavilions Hotel, 42 Papanui Road at 8.00am. A city sights tour will highlight the main attractions of Christchurch before travelling across the Canterbury Plains into MacKenzie Country. View the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Collie Dog statue at Lake Tekapo. Opportunity to fly over the Southern Alps with Air Safaris (optional), before continuing to Mt Cook National Park. Admire the majesty of Mt Cook before travelling on to Omarama.
Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel (1 night)
Your tour departs from the Pavilions Hotel, 42 Papanui Road at 8.00am. A city sights tour will highlight the main attractions of Christchurch before travelling across the Canterbury Plains into MacKenzie Country. View the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Collie Dog statue at Lake Tekapo. Opportunity to fly over the Southern Alps with Air Safaris (optional), before continuing to Mt Cook National Park. Admire the majesty of Mt Cook before travelling on to Omarama.
Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel (1 night)
Day 2 – Omarama/Dunedin
Pass large hydro lakes as you travel down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and Dunedin the “Scottish” city. An early arrival allows a choice of excellent optional activities. Combine a Monarch harbour cruise or Newton’s Citibus tour to see the penguins, albatross and seals, enjoy the historic and scenic Taieri Gorge train or explore the city only a few minutes walk away. This evening prior to Dinner you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony, complete with piper, address to the Haggis and gift.
Pass large hydro lakes as you travel down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and Dunedin the “Scottish” city. An early arrival allows a choice of excellent optional activities. Combine a Monarch harbour cruise or Newton’s Citibus tour to see the penguins, albatross and seals, enjoy the historic and scenic Taieri Gorge train or explore the city only a few minutes walk away. This evening prior to Dinner you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony, complete with piper, address to the Haggis and gift.
Accommodation: Cargills Hotel (1 night)
Day 3 – Dunedin/Lake Manapouri/Te Anau
Visit historic Olveston House, then cross rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri before arriving at Lake Te Anau. Fiordland
Accommodation: National Park Hotel (1 night)
Visit historic Olveston House, then cross rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri before arriving at Lake Te Anau. Fiordland
Accommodation: National Park Hotel (1 night)
Day 4 – Te Anau/Milford Sound
Follow the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and descend into the Cleddau Canyon to reach majestic Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed.
Follow the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and descend into the Cleddau Canyon to reach majestic Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed.
Accommodation: Rydges Hotel (2 nights)
Day 5 – Queenstown
A day to explore the many delights of this alpine resort. Try the famous Shotover Jet, an excursion to Skippers Canyon or a steamer cruise aboard the historic Earnslaw. Alternatively, explore Queenstown’s many boutiques and galleries – your Coach Captain will be pleased to advise.
A day to explore the many delights of this alpine resort. Try the famous Shotover Jet, an excursion to Skippers Canyon or a steamer cruise aboard the historic Earnslaw. Alternatively, explore Queenstown’s many boutiques and galleries – your Coach Captain will be pleased to advise.
Day 6 – Queenstown/Christchurch
Farewell your fellow travellers this morning and journey by scheduled public coach back to Christchurch today, through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and alongside the gold bearing Clutha River. Traverse the Lindis Pass to Omarama, Twizel and Tekapo to reach Christchurch late in the afternoon where your tour concludes on arrival. Note: Schedules may be subject to seasonal variation.
Extend your stay in Queenstown: This can be arranged when making your reservations.
Farewell your fellow travellers this morning and journey by scheduled public coach back to Christchurch today, through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and alongside the gold bearing Clutha River. Traverse the Lindis Pass to Omarama, Twizel and Tekapo to reach Christchurch late in the afternoon where your tour concludes on arrival. Note: Schedules may be subject to seasonal variation.
Extend your stay in Queenstown: This can be arranged when making your reservations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sightseeing tours of Christchurch and Dunedin
- World renowned Mt Cook Region
- Traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony
- Spectacular Southern Lakes
- Awe inspiring Milford Sound
- Fiordland National Park
- Picturesque Queenstown
- Dinner at Skyline Restaurant
- Olveston House
- Milford Sound Launch Cruise
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