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9 Day Kaikoura, West Coast Fiordland Tour
 Trip Type: Independent Tour Tour Duration: Nine Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)
Priced From: NZ$2,020.00
Starts From: ChristchurchEnds At: Christchurch Comments: Departs Christchurch railway station at 7.00am (daily, including public holidays - except Christmas Day).
Included: Complimentary pick up from your Christchurch hotel or motel, coach travel, 8 nights accommodation, whalewatch tour, half day glacier walk, milford sound cruise & picnic lunch, Skyline Gondola and Dunedin city sightseeing tour.
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Price: NZ$
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| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$3,165.00 | NZ$2,240.00 | NZ$2,020.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$4,115.00 | NZ$2,760.00 | NZ$2,450.00 | - |
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
HIGHLIGHTS - included in the fare
- Coastal Pacific scenic railway
- Kaikoura whale watch cruise
- Punakaiki pancake rocks
- Guided walk on glacier
- Skyline Gondola Queenstown
- Fiordland World Heritage Park
- Cruise of Milford Sound
- Dunedin heritage tour
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1: Christchurch - Kaikoura
Board the Coastal Pacific train for your journey north to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range.
This afternoon enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphin. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation.
Accommodation: Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Board the Coastal Pacific train for your journey north to the seaside resort of Kaikoura. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range.
This afternoon enjoy a 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whalewatch to marvel at the giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphin. Kaikoura Whalewatch has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation.
Accommodation: Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 2: Kaikoura - Nelson
Travel north with InterCity Coachlines following the rugged Kaikoura coastline through to Blenheim, the centre for the Marlborough wine industry. The remainder of the journey is through undulating hill country and the Nelson State forests, arriving in Nelson by 3.15pm.
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Trailways Hotel or similar.
Travel north with InterCity Coachlines following the rugged Kaikoura coastline through to Blenheim, the centre for the Marlborough wine industry. The remainder of the journey is through undulating hill country and the Nelson State forests, arriving in Nelson by 3.15pm.
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, Trailways Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Nelson - Franz Josef
Travel south with InterCity Coachlines following the rugged coastline through the Paparoa National Park to Punakaiki. There is a brief opportunity to view the pancake rocks and the blowholes before continuing your journey to Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast. Our journey south is through magnificent rainforest with the snow-capped Southern Alps on one side and the Tasman Sea on the other.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Travel south with InterCity Coachlines following the rugged coastline through the Paparoa National Park to Punakaiki. There is a brief opportunity to view the pancake rocks and the blowholes before continuing your journey to Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast. Our journey south is through magnificent rainforest with the snow-capped Southern Alps on one side and the Tasman Sea on the other.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 4: 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.
Day 5: Franz Josef - Queenstown
Dense rainforests and the abode of the rare and graceful Kotuku (White Heron) contrast
with rugged coastal vistas as we travel with InterCity Coachlines deeper into South Westland. The Haast River guides us inland over the Gates of Haast to the holiday resort of Wanaka. Arrive Queenstown 4.15pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Dense rainforests and the abode of the rare and graceful Kotuku (White Heron) contrast
with rugged coastal vistas as we travel with InterCity Coachlines deeper into South Westland. The Haast River guides us inland over the Gates of Haast to the holiday resort of Wanaka. Arrive Queenstown 4.15pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 6: Free Day in Queenstown
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort town. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities from white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort town. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities from white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 7: Queenstown - Milford - Te Anau
Travel with GreatSights 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.
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Te Anau, Anchorage Motel or similar.
Travel with GreatSights 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.
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Te Anau, Anchorage Motel or similar.
Day 8: 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.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel Motel or similar.
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: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel Motel or similar.
Day 9: Dunedin - Christchurch
Travel with InterCity Coachlines north through the cities of Oamaru and Timaru arriving in Christchurch by 1.45pm
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