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Day 1 Christchurch - Glaciers 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. Farewelling the train board your coach. 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. Day 2 Glaciers The day is free for activities. Popular are glacier and bush walks or a scenic flight with an on snow landing. Alternatively just sit back and enjoy the delightful alpine scenery. Day 3 Glaciers - Wanaka 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 and Hawea and over the mighty Clutha River to arrive in the alpine village of Wanaka on the shores of Lake Wanaka Day 4 Wanaka - Dunedin Follow the Clutha 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 - Te Anau The morning is free for sightseeing. This afternoon its over Saddle Hill and through the fertile Taieri Plains passing Lake Waihola to Balclutha. Crossing the Clutha River, South Island‘s longest, continue through Gore, Lumsden and Mossburn to Te Anau, the starting point for your Fiordland adventure. Day 6 Te Anau - Milford - Queenstown Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate rainforest and mighty 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. Return to Te Anau and cross Southland’s farmlands to reach Queenstown. Day 7 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 8 Queenstown - Christchurch Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river. Pass Cromwell and along 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. |
Lake Mathieson near Fox Glacier
On the road to Milford Sound
Whitewater rafting - Queenstown |
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Prices are valid until 30 September 2008
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