Southern Spectacular-Christchurch to Christchuch

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Day 1 Mon: Arrive Christchurch

On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink.

Accommodation: The Elms Hotel, Christchurch.

Day 2 Tue: Fox Glacier

Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine train over the Southern Alps (please request at time of booking). Depart Christchurch for the scenic drive to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and blowholes, before continuing south along the rugged coastal road to Fox Glacier. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt. Cook (weather permitting).

Accommodation: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. (B)

Day 3 Wed: Queenstown

Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. Climb over the Haast Pass and travel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Follow the shores of Lake Wanaka and journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history, before continuing to Queenstown.

Accommodation: Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. (B)

Day 4 Thu: Queenstown

Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Your Tour Director will happily advise on the optional activities available. Perhaps take an optional jet boat ride or go whitewater rafting. Tonight ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak for a delicious buffet dinner and stunning views of Queenstown. This evening you have the opportunity to experience Kiwi Haka. Ask your Tour Director for details. (B) (HD)

Day 5 Fri: Milford Sound

Travel south towards Fiordland, through some magnificent alpine country. Drive through the Homer Tunnel, a tunnel one mile long and completely hand hewn. Stop briefly at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. This afternoon continue to Te Anau.

Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau . (B)

Day 6 Sat: Te Anau/ Dunedin

Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago enjoying farmland scenery. Later, continue north to Dunedin.

Accommodation: Bentley's Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 7 Sun: Dunedin/Mt. Cook

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour around Dunedin. Opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only authentic castle. Travel through Oamaru which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone. Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Omarama.

Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. (B)

Day 8 Mon: Mt.Cook/ Christchurch

Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd, then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Accommodation: The Elms Hotel, Christchurch. (B)

Day 9 Tue: Depart Christchurch

You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight (flights to depart anytime). (B)

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