INCLUSIONS
· 11 nights quality hotel accommodation · 11 fully cooked breakfasts (B) & 1 dinner (D) · Travel by luxury coach · Services of a professional Coach Captain · Hotel porterage · Complimentary airport transfers by private vehicle HIGHLIGHTS
· West Coast Glaciers · Spectacular Southern Lakes District · Fiordland National Park · Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South · Wellington, the nation’s capital
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
· Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
ICONIC SIGHTSEEING Day 6 Milford Sound, Te Anau (B) Suggested arrival/departure point · Christchurch &, Wellington Tours Interislander Ferry Todays highlight is a visit to spectacular Milford Sound. 2 Overnights · Entry to Larnach Castle Cruise the entire length of the fiord and enjoy the on-board · Skyline Gondola & Dinner, Queenstown commentary as you view spectacular waterfalls, towering · Interislander Ferry Crossing mountains and wildlife. · Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd Stay: Kingsgate Te Anau Hotel · Te Papa Museum Day 7 Central Otago, Dunedin (B) Cross rich farmlands of Central Otago to Dunedin, the Itinerary Edinburgh of the South. Enjoy spectacular views across the Otago Peninsula as you travel to Larnach Castle. On your Day 1 Arrive Christchurch guided tour, learn about its tragic and mysterious history 1 Wellington 1 Picton Welcome to Christchurch. A Kirra Holidays representative will meet you Stay: Kingsgate Dunedin Hotel Greymouth at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Kaikoura Day 8 Moeraki Boulders, Omarama (B) Stay: Elms Hotel Fox Glacier 1 2 Christchurch Free time this morning to enjoy some optional sightseeing Mt Cook Day 2 Arthurs Pass, Fox Glacier (B) activities. Later, stop to view the mystical Moeraki Boulders 1 Omarama before heading inland to Omarama. Milford Sound 1 Wanaka Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps on this coast to coast 2 Stay: Countrytime Resort Te Anau 1 Queenstown drive. The West Coast is home to towering rainforests, mountains and 1 Dunedin glaciers, tranquil lakes and rushing rivers and is steeped in history dating back to the gold rush era of the 1860’s Day 9 Mt Cook, Christchurch (B) Stay: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier Enter the Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage listed site covering over 70,000 hectares of breathtaking alpine scenery. *** Optional TranzAlpine train add-on available, ask us for Stop at Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2016/17 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES details *** then cross the Canterbury Plains into Christchurch. DEPARTS FINISHES
2016 2016 Day 3 Haast Pass, Wanaka (B) Stay: Elms Hotel MON 03 OCT FRI 14 OCT MON 07 NOV 2016 FRI 18 NOV 2016 View incredible scenery today as you travel past the untouched native Day 10 Kaikoura, Picton (B) MON 05 DEC 2016 FRI 16 DEC 2016 forests and pristine lakes of the Westland National Park before arriving at the popular lakeside resort of Wanaka. Travel to the small seaside village of Kaikoura. There is time to MON 30 JAN 2017 FRI 10 FEB 2017 explore, take in the awesome scenery and see New Zealand MON 20 FEB 2017 FRI 03 MAR 2017 Stay: Wanaka Hotel Fur Seals basking on the rocky shoreline before continuing on to the picturesque fishing village of Picton. MON 06 MAR 2017 FRI 17 MAR 2017 2017 2017 Day 4 Arrowtown, Queenstown (B,D) Stay: Beachcomber Hotel MON 20 MAR FRI 31 MAR This morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, we visit the historic village MON 03 APR 2017 FRI 14 APR 2017 of Arrowtown with its fascinating collection of miner cottages and an Day 11 Picton, Wellington (B) MON 17 APR 2017 FRI 28 APR 2017 atmosphere straight out of last century. On to the beautiful resort 2017 2017 town of Queenstown where we enjoy dinner at the spectacular Skyline Board the Interislander Ferry and cruise through the MON 01 MAY FRI 12 MAY Stratosfare Restaurant with its breathtaking views over Queenstown. spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound, across Cook Strait and into Wellington Harbour. Enjoy a city tour on arrival. Stay: Rydges Lakeland Resort (2 nights) Stay: Travelodge Wellington Day 5 At leisure in Queenstown (B) Day 12 Depart Wellington (B) Today is a free day to experience this magnificent resort. Your Coach Captain can assist with any optional activities you would like to do. Sadly, your holiday ends today and you will be transferred to Wellington airport to connect with your onward flight
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