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Day 1 Christchurch
- Queenstown Cross the Canterbury Plains and over numerous snow fed rivers. Follow the base of the Southern Alps before ascending Burkes Pass. Pass Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Arriving at Mt. Cook, time allows for an optional scenic flight. Cross the Mackenzie Country with its expanses of tussock snow capped Southern Alps. Traverse Lindis Pass before hugging the banks of the Kawarau Gorge to arrive Queenstown. Day 2 Queenstown A free day to explore this premier resort with its extensive range of attractions. Suggested activities include a Skippers Canyon excursion, a Lake cruise on the Earnslaw and a ride on the Shotover Jet. The daring may consider parapenting off Bob’s Peak, white water rafting, or a thrilling bungy jump. Included is the Bob’s Peak (and light refreshments) gondola ride for magnificent alpine views. Day 3 Milford Day Excursion 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. Cruise on the Sound and inspect up close the cascading waterfalls, sea life and towering rock faces which rise over 5000 ft. Leaving Milford retrace your travels to Queenstown Day 4 Queenstown - Dunedin Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river to Cromwell. Join the Taieri Connection. Pass the impressive Clyde Dam and cross the wilds of the Maniototo. Board the Taieri train and enjoy a spectacular rail journey over historic viaducts and bridges as you journey through the rugged Mt. Allen region to arrive in Dunedin. Day 5 Dunedin - Christchurch The morning is free. This afternoon the highway north climbs over Mt. Cargill and the Kilmog Hill prior to arriving at the seaside village of Waitati. Continue along the coast passing the beautiful Blue Skin Bay and Katiki Beach to arrive in Oamaru. Catch a glimpse of the town’s famous stone buildings before crossing the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch. Arrive approximately 6.30 pm . |
Leaving Mt. Cook
The Taieri Gorge Railway |
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