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 Inclusions:
• 5 nights accommodation
• Milford Sound Cruise
• TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak Farm Cruise
• UTC Sight Saver Voucher Booklet
• Document wallet
• 15% GST
• All transfers (except the one to TSS Earnslaw) and
coach travel as per itinerary (seat-in coach)
• 5 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage
and road maps (self-drive)
DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
Welcome to a city known for its colourful parks and gardens,
wonderful stone buildings and the tranquil river that winds
its way through the central city. On arrival you will be met
and transferred to your hotel. (Self-drivers collect your
rental car from Christchurch airport depot).
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – MT COOK – QUEENSTOWN
(620 KMS)
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city to travel across the
Canterbury Plains and a stunning natural landscape of glacial
blue lakes and tussock clad hills. A rare opportunity here
to take an optional scenic flight for an overview of Mt Cook’s
ice falls, snowfields and glaciers. Continue to Queenstown,
the ultimate outdoor adventure playground, set against a stunning
backdrop of lakes and mountains.
DAY 3 - MILFORD SOUND EXCURSION (600 KMS)
An early start following the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and
through Te Anau where you will be enthralled by the immense
landscape. Travel through beech forest, passing majestic mountains,
on through the Homer Tunnel in time to board your catamaran
for the Milford Sound cruise. Cruise past Mitre Peak, the
highest mountain in the world to rise vertically from the
sea, and admire the Stirling and Bowen Waterfalls as you cruise
out to sea. Return to the pier for the coach back to Queenstown.
DAY 4 - QUEENSTOWN
Relive the elegance of turn-of the century travel with a cruise
on the iconic vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw*. You may
disembark at Walter Peak High Country for an excursion to
the Colonel’s Homestead and an insight into New Zealand’s
farming lifestyle. (*replaced with an alternative activity
in June and July).
DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN – CHRISTCHURCH (500 KMS)
This morning travel through Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and
Omarama, Lake Tekapo and across the Canterbury Plains before
reaching Christchurch.
DAY 6 - DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
An early morning ‘Hot Air Balloon’ ride is recommended
before your transfer to the airport. (Self-drivers return
car to airport depot)
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