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9 Day New Zealand Highlights Tour ex Christchurch
 Trip Type: Independent Tour Tour Duration: 9 Days
Priced From: NZ$2,675.00
Starts From: ChristchurchEnds At: Auckland Comments:
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| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$3,805.00 | NZ$2,860.00 | NZ$2,675.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$4,415.00 | NZ$3,185.00 | NZ$2,950.00 | - |
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Prices valid for travel from 1st September 2011 to 30 September 2012
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HIGHLIGHTS - included in the fare
- Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
- Te Puia
- Rainbow Springs
- Agrodome
- Maori Hangi & Concert
- Interislander Ferry
- Coastal Pacific Train
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Skyline Gondola Queenstown
- Franz Josef
- TranzAlpine Train
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1: Christchurch - Franz Josef
Leaving Christchurch city on The TranzAlpine train, we cross the Canterbury Plains and into the Arthur's Pass National Park. From Arthur's Pass our journey is via an 8.5 km long rail tunnel that has been cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. Once on the West Coast we follow a narrow coastal strip of beech forest with spectacular mountain back- drops south to the glaciers, arriving into Franz Josef at 5pm. At 5.15pm (winter) and 5.45pm (summer) you are picked up from your accommodation by a shuttle and transferred to glacier car-park where you take a short walk to a glacier lookout point (this walk is not guided).
Leaving Christchurch city on The TranzAlpine train, we cross the Canterbury Plains and into the Arthur's Pass National Park. From Arthur's Pass our journey is via an 8.5 km long rail tunnel that has been cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. Once on the West Coast we follow a narrow coastal strip of beech forest with spectacular mountain back- drops south to the glaciers, arriving into Franz Josef at 5pm. At 5.15pm (winter) and 5.45pm (summer) you are picked up from your accommodation by a shuttle and transferred to glacier car-park where you take a short walk to a glacier lookout point (this walk is not guided).
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier , Bella Vista Motel or similar.
Day 2: Franz Josef - Queenstown
We travel with Newmans coachlines deeper into South Westland taking in the spectacle of Haast Pass, carved by the Haast River and framed by the Southern Alps. Take in the views of many beautiful lakes including Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan and Wakatipu. Arrive into Queenstown at 4.10pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
We travel with Newmans coachlines deeper into South Westland taking in the spectacle of Haast Pass, carved by the Haast River and framed by the Southern Alps. Take in the views of many beautiful lakes including Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan and Wakatipu. Arrive into Queenstown at 4.10pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 3: Full Day in Queenstown
A full 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.
A full 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 4: Milford Sound Day Excursion
A full day tour to the World Heritage listed, Fiordland National Park - a truly spectacular region of snow capped mountains, glacier lakes, fiords, waterfalls and dense forest. From Te Anau, travel to the forested Eglington Valley, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and Chasm before arriving into Milford Sound. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing the spectacular waterfalls and Mitre Peak.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
A full day tour to the World Heritage listed, Fiordland National Park - a truly spectacular region of snow capped mountains, glacier lakes, fiords, waterfalls and dense forest. From Te Anau, travel to the forested Eglington Valley, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and Chasm before arriving into Milford Sound. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing the spectacular waterfalls and Mitre Peak.
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.
Accommodation: Chateau on the Park Hotel, City Centre Motel or similar.
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.
Accommodation: Chateau on the Park Hotel, City Centre Motel or similar.
Day 6: Christchurch – Picton - Wellington
Board the Coastal Pacific train for your journey to Picton. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range. Upon arrival in Picton, board the Interislander for your scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington, arriving at approx. 4.30pm.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Ibis Hotel or similar
Board the Coastal Pacific train for your journey to Picton. See rolling farmland, the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and the rugged Kaikoura mountain range. Upon arrival in Picton, board the Interislander for your scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington, arriving at approx. 4.30pm.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Ibis Hotel or similar
Day 7: Wellington - Rotorua
Board your Intercity coach for your journey north out of the capital city, along the Kapiti Coast and over the Manawatu Plain to Palmerston North before skirting the volcanic plateau to Taupo and then on to Rotorua where you arrive at 2.50pm. In the evening join a tour with Mitai for a traditional Maori Hangi (meal) and concert.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Rotorua, BK’s Motor Lodge or similar
Board your Intercity coach for your journey north out of the capital city, along the Kapiti Coast and over the Manawatu Plain to Palmerston North before skirting the volcanic plateau to Taupo and then on to Rotorua where you arrive at 2.50pm. In the evening join a tour with Mitai for a traditional Maori Hangi (meal) and concert.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Rotorua, BK’s Motor Lodge or similar
Day 8: Full Day in Rotorua
This morning you will tour with Great Sights visiting Te Puia, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome. You have the afternoon free for optional activities.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Rotorua, BK’s Motor Lodge or similar
This morning you will tour with Great Sights visiting Te Puia, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome. You have the afternoon free for optional activities.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Rotorua, BK’s Motor Lodge or similar
Day 9: Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
Depart Rotorua with GreatSights travelling north to the Waitomo Caves. Visit the Glow-worm Grotto for a spectacular display of tiny lights emitted by these unique life forms deep in the cave grotto. Continue on to Auckland, the 'City of Sails' where your tour terminates at the Sky City coach terminal at 3.10pm.
Depart Rotorua with GreatSights travelling north to the Waitomo Caves. Visit the Glow-worm Grotto for a spectacular display of tiny lights emitted by these unique life forms deep in the cave grotto. Continue on to Auckland, the 'City of Sails' where your tour terminates at the Sky City coach terminal at 3.10pm.
