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Tour Details . . .
Christchurch to Christchurch
Departs Daily
7 Days from $NZ 735
See Costs Below
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Highlights . . .
Mount Cook
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound Excursion
West Coast Glaciers
The Tranzalpine Train
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Day 1 Christchurch - Mt. Cook
This morning take delivery of your
rental vehicle. Cross the Canterbury Plains and over numerous snow
fed rivers. Follow the base of the Southern Alps before ascending
Burkes. Skirt the shores of Lake Tekapo and follow the shoreline
of Lake Pukaki to reach Mount Cook village.
Day 2 Mt. Cook - Dunedin
The morning allows for sightseeing
in the National Park. Recommended is a scenic flight over the Alps
(optional). Farewell Mt. Cook and travel across the tussock lands
of the Mackenzie Basin. Reaching Omarama follow the Waitaki river
to Oamaru with its fine whitestone buildings. Pass the picturesque
Blue Skin Bay and follow the coastline before traversing Mt. Cargill
to Dunedin - the Edinburgh of the South.
Day 3 Dunedin - Te Anau
This morning is free to explore
Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with its abundant wildlife. Traverse
Saddle Hill to Mosgiel and the Taieri Plains. Round Lake Waihola
and continue over the rolling South Otago farmland to Gore. Leaving
the main highway it is on to Lumsden, Mossburn before reaching Te
Anau.
Day 4 Te Anau - Milford - Queenstown
Today you will drive through the
Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate
rainforest and towering mountain peaks. Exiting the Homer Tunnel
arrive at the spectacular Milford Sound. A cruise (optional) on
the Sound will provide a close up view of the, cascading waterfalls,
sea life and towering rock faces which rise to over 5000 ft. Return
to Te Anau before crossing through Southland’s fertile farmlands
to reach Queenstown.
Day 5 Queenstown
A free day to explore New Zealand’s
premier resort. Queenstown’s range of activities are very extensive
Suggested activities include a Skippers Canyon excursion, a Lake
Wakatipu cruise aboard the TSS 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. Your holiday includes
the Bob’s Peak gondola ride (and light refreshments) which
has magnificent views over Lake Wakatipu.
Day 6 Queenstown - Glaciers
Farewell Queenstown. Retracing your
route down the Kawarau Gorge arrive at Cromwell. Journey past Lakes
Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka. Entering the Westland forest the highway
climbs to the summit of Haast Pass. Surrounded by cascading waterfalls
and lofty peaks the route crosses the Haast River to join the coast.
Pass serene lakes and virgin forests to reach the Glaciers. Tonight
will be at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7 Glaciers - Christchurch
Time allows a morning glacier visit.
Crossing numerous rivers and through tall stands of beach forest
reach Greymouth. Return your rental and board the TranzAlpine train
for one of the World's premier rail trips. Pass Lake Brunner and
through dense bush to arrive at Otira. Exiting the tunnel at Arthur's
Pass the railway hugs the banks of the Waimakariri River before
reaching the plains and Christchurch.
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