SOUTHERN WONDERER
Queenstown to Christchurch
Premium 7 Day Southern Wanderer Tour and enjoy spectacular sightseeing. Visiting Christchurch, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown & more
TOUR CODE PA-ZQS
Tour cost from nz $1895 May - Sept 2009 per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$1955 Oct 2009 – April 2010 per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$1695 May – Sept 2010 per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$2040 Oct – Dec 2010 per person share twin
Single supplement NZ $590
Add on 3 Dinners nz$125
DEPARTURE DATES ON REQUEST
Day 1
Arrive Queenstown
On arrival at the hotel the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Why not experience the Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight?
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.
Day 2
Queenstown
This morning is free to explore Queenstown (ask your Tour Director about optional activities). Later, we take a scenic journey on the steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration and a delicious carvery dinner. (B) (HD)
Day 3
Milford Sound
Discover the stunning scenery of Fiordland this morning and see the Homer Tunnel and The Chasm. We take a magical cruise on Milford Sound seeing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Overnight in pretty Te Anau.
Accommodation: Village Inn, Te Anau. (B)
Day 4
Te Anau - Dunedin
Today we travel through rich fertile South Otago and enjoy time at leisure to explore charming Dunedin, founded by Scottish settlers. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take a wildlife cruise.
Accommodation: Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin. (B)
Day 5
Dunedin
Enjoy a guided tour and morning tea at Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only authentic castle, followed by a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Later, we journey through Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings, to Twizel, gateway to Mount Cook National Park.
Accommodation: MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel. (B)
Day 6
Mt. Cook - Christchurch
See the fantastic scenery of Mount Cook National Park this morning (optional scenic flights available - weather permitting). Visit the beautiful turquoise Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd, before travelling over colourful plains to Christchurch. Discover the sights of Christchurch on the Christchurch Tram.
Accommodation: The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch. (B)
Day 7
Depart Christchurch
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. (B)
TOUR COSTS INCLUDE
SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES
· EXCLUSIVE! Discover the sights of Christchurch on the Christchurch Tram
· EXCLUSIVE! Experience the Scottish heritage of Dunedin at Larnach Castle
· Travel across the colourful, patchwork Canterbury Plains
· Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
· View mighty Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest peak
· Cruise on spectacular Milford Sound
· See Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
· Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital
· Cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station
· Dine in the Colonel's Homestead
FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
Transportation
· Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows Professionally Escorted
· Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Dining Inclusions
· Full Buffet Breakfasts (6) (B)
· Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
· Hotel Dinners (3)
Accommodation
· Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels
Plus
· Welcome drink
· All purpose travel bag and map
· Airport transfers (Day 1 Christchurch Airport to hotel - flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 7 to Queenstown Airport - flights anytime)
· Hotel porterage included
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