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Day 1 Christchurch - Glaciers First up is a transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station for the transalpine train journey. Cross the Canterbury Plains on the TranzAlpine train. Following the banks of the Waimakariri River reach the Southern Alps and Arthur’s Pass. Exiting the Otira Tunnel its on to Greymouth. Uplift your rental car at the Railway Station. Drive through stands of native forest and over swift flowing rivers to arrive at the Glaciers. Tonight will be at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier. Overnight The Glaciers for 2 nights Day 2 Glaciers This mornings’ half day glacier trip includes a walk to the rugged terminal face of the glacier and 1 to 1½ hours exploring the lower reaches of the Glacier. Travel up the glacier is aided by precut step-lines. This afternoon is free for bush walks or a scenic flight with an on snow landing. Day 3 Glaciers - Queenstown Pass by pristine lakes and forests. Cross the Haast River before climbing alongside lofty peaks and cascading waterfalls to Haast Pass. Descending to Otago hug the shores of Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan to reach Cromwell. The Kawaerau Gorge with its thundering river prelude Lake Hayes and the beautiful resort of Queenstown. Overnight Queenstown for 3 nights Day 4 The Crazy Kiwi Day Adventure Today’s adventure starts with a briefing on the format of the “Crazy Kiwi” day. Then it’s off for a wild Jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Just minutes after the leaving the boat you’re flying by helicopter along the canyon’s of the Shotover River to join your rafting trip. Hurtle down rapids and through foaming white water on your exhilarating rafting trip. Back on dry land its time for lunch before heading off to The AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy site After an exciting 4WD safari you arrive at the 134 meter (442 feet) jump site a cableway suspended about the Nevis River. Countdown 3 2 1...jump. Day 5 Queenstown Free Day A free day to relax after the pervious day's activities. However if you still wish to “go hard” try river sledging parapenting or a mountain bike excursion. Included is the Bob’s Peak gondola ride for the magnificent alpine views. Day 6 Queenstown - Milford Sound Kayak - Te Anau Round Lake Wakatipu and cross northern Southland to reach Te Anau. Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate rainforest and towering peaks. Exiting the Homer Tunnel arrive at Milford Sound. Join Milford Sea Kayaks and explore this spectacular sea kayaking destination - the way to really experience the magnificence of Milford is at water level - become part of the environment you are observing! Leaving Milford retrun to Te Anau. Overnight Te Anau for 1 night Day 7 Te Anau - Queenstown - Christchurch Retrace your travel to Queenstown before driving along the banks of the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river. Pass by Cromwell and skirt the shores of Lake Dunstan before traversing the Lindis Pass. Cross the Mackenzie Country with its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps. Arriving at Mt. Cook time allows for an optional scenic flight. Pass Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo before travelling over the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch. |
Mt. Cook Scenic Flight
Queenstown Bungy
Queenstown Jetboating |
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