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5 Day Dunedin, Queenstown and Milford Tour
A railway journey, two national parks, NZ's premier holiday resort, a cruise of Milford Sound and a visit to our highest mountain. Optional visit to the Royal Albatross and Yellow Eyed Penguin colonies in Dunedin.
Trip Type: Independent Tour
Standard Trip Duration: Five Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking) Departing From: Christchurch Tour departs daily, including Christmas day and other public holidays. Departs Christchurch InterCity coach terminal 7.45am.
Included:
Prices are per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, coach travel, four night's accommodation, Dunedin city sightseeing tour, Taieri Train, Milford coach scenic cruise & picnic lunch and Skyline Gondola. |
| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) - - | NZ$1,710.00 | NZ$1,270.00 | NZ$1,190.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$1,895.00 | NZ$1,350.00 | NZ$1,235.00 | - |
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Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
Prices valid for travel through till 30 September 2010.
Hotel accommodation examples | Terms and Conditions
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
- Historic Taieri Gorge railway
- Dunedin City Sightseeing Tour
- Alpine resort of Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise & Picnic Lunch
- Fiordland National Park
- Glacial Lakes Tekapo & Pukaki
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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.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar.
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.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motor Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown
This morning depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers. This afternoon board the Taieri Gorge Train travelling to Pukerangi where you transfer to the coach bound for Queenstown. Winter arrive at 6.45pm, summer arrive in at 8.45pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
This morning depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers. This afternoon board the Taieri Gorge Train travelling to Pukerangi where you transfer to the coach bound for Queenstown. Winter arrive at 6.45pm, summer arrive in at 8.45pm.
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. 7.30pm for tonight's stay.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar.
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. 7.30pm 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.
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 (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 7.45pm.
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 (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 7.45pm.
SPECIAL TRAIN TOUR INCLUSION
The Taieri Gorge train is a blend of modern carriages with skylights and panoramic windows - and for the nostalgic traveller, lovingly refurbished traditional style carriages. Become part of the special environment of the Taieri River Gorge which cannot be seen by road. Spectacular changes of scenery and magnifi cent examples of pioneer stonework and engineering makes this an experience to savour.
The Taieri Gorge train is a blend of modern carriages with skylights and panoramic windows - and for the nostalgic traveller, lovingly refurbished traditional style carriages. Become part of the special environment of the Taieri River Gorge which cannot be seen by road. Spectacular changes of scenery and magnifi cent examples of pioneer stonework and engineering makes this an experience to savour.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
On overnight tours, all accommodation is centrally located to town centres and within walking distance of the main shopping areas. We offer two types of accommodation:
- Tourist Class - four star motels with kitchen facilities on request.
- Quality Class - four star hotels with restaurants on site.[Click for examples]
New Zealand Motels are of a very high standard. They are spacious and most importantly clean with most of the modern home comforts included.
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