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5 Day Dunedin, Queenstown and Milford Tour
Visit Dunedin - gateway to Otago Peninsula which is home to New Zealand Fur Seals, rare Hooker’s Sea Lions, Yellow-Eyed Penguins, and the only mainland Royal Albatross colony. Cruise the length of Milford Sound and visit Queenstown - NZ's premier resort type town. Travel back to Christchurch via spectacular Mt Cook.


Trip Type: Independent Tour
Tour Duration: Five Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)

Priced From: NZ$1,195.00

Starts From: Christchurch Tour departs daily, including Christmas day and other public holidays. Departs Christchurch InterCity coach terminal 7.45am.
Ends At: Christchurch

Comments:
Included: Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, coach travel, four night's accommodation, Taieri Gorge Train, Milford coach scenic cruise & picnic lunch and Skyline Gondola.
Not Included:
Extras:
Price: NZ$

Single Double Triple  
Tourist (Motel) NZ$1,795.00 NZ$1,310.00 NZ$1,195.00 -
Quality (Hotel) NZ$2,020.00 NZ$1,415.00 NZ$1,305.00 -


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 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
  • Dunedin
  • Taieri Train *
  • Queenstown
  • Milford Sound Cruise & Picnic Lunch
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Glacial Lakes Tekapo & Pukaki
New Zealand Tour Map
Tours from Christchurch - Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook - New Zealand Map

Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin
Travel south by InterCity coach across the manicured Canterbury Plains to seaside Timaru, whitestone Oamaru and alongside the rugged coastline to Palmerston. Then its over the Kilmog Hill and Mount Cargill to Dunedin - the Edinburgh of the south, arriving early afternoon.  Ask at time of booking if you are interested in doing a wildlife tour out to Otago Peninsula.

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Dunedin - Queenstown
This morning travel with Alpine Coachlines in connection with Taieri Gorge Train on a track & trail journey.  Enjoy a sentimental journey over viaducts and through the Central Otago hill country to Pukarangi.  From there, travel by coach following the historical Otago goldfields trail before arriving into Queenstown approximately 5pm.

Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.

Day 3: Queenstown - Milford - Queenstown
Our journey today traces the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston, then across rich farming country to Te Anau and the beautiful Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys. The Homer Tunnel and the awesome Cleddau Canyon preclude our arrival into Milford Sound. A one and a half hour cruise on magnificent Milford Sound is included in the fare. Return to Queenstown approx. 7.45pm for tonight's stay.

Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.

Day 4: At Queenstown
A full day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities as well - thrilling jetboating on the rivers, white water rafting, helicopters through the chasms, A J Hackett's world famous bungy jumping, cruises on the lake on the vintage 'TSS Earnslaw', high country sheep stations, gold panning and spectacular walking trails. The list is endless with something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.

Day 5: Queenstown - Mount Cook - Christchurch
We leave Queenstown and travel with Great Sights through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and then up over the Lindis Pass to the Mount Cook National Park. Time is available for lunch at Mt Cook village (own expense) before continuing to Lake Tekapo. After a brief stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd, our journey continues across the Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch. Our arrival time is approximately 6.55pm.

 * During winter (May - September) the track & trail may have a limited service.  Should the track & trail not be available, you will travel to Queenstown by coach.

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CUSTOMISE YOUR ITINERARY
Flexibility to mix and match different coach tours, add days and much more.
Talk to us about creating a custom tour for you.

CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION
Choose hotel or motel accommodation.

DAILY DEPARTURES
Daily guaranteed coach departures with hotel/motel pick up service.

TRAVEL WALLET
Detailed travel wallet with a hotline number provided.

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