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Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 26 March - 7 April 2022 13 Days- Ex Wellington DISCOVER NZ Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 26 March - 7 April 2022 13 days- Ex Wellington TOUR OVERVIEW Sir Edmund Hillary epitomised the New Zealand spirit of adventure and he is the inspiration for this unique tour. Learn more about his achievements and humanitarian efforts as you explore the South Island and experience the postcard perfect vistas and dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for. You will travel through Marlborough, where Sir Edmund was trained for the air force during the Second World War and where he made some daring ascents of Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku. In Christchurch, learn more about his team’s expedition crossing Antarctica using converted farm tractors at the International Antarctic Centre. A special dinner is hosted by Sir Edmund’s son, Peter Hillary - also a keen mountaineer and adventurer - and find out about how he continues to keep his father’s memory alive. At Aoraki/Mt Cook, a visit to the museum dedicated to Sir Edmund’s adventurous spirit and his achievements is a must. On this 13-day journey you will spend the first week travelling the entire length of the South Island by heritage rail, in the comfort of vintage carriages, staying in Marlborough, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook (detour inland by luxury coach) & Dunedin. From Marlborough to Kaikoura, you will be hauled under a full head of steam by the historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917. South of Kaikoura, your rail journey continues with two magnificent heritage 1950’s DA locomotives in an impressive & powerful double-header formation. Further in the tour, a return journey between Kingston & Fairlight on the iconic Kingston Flyer steam train will the icing on the cake for all rail fans. Once you reach Invercargill at the bottom of the mainland, you begin the traverse inland on luxury coaches to experience the wonders of Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Franz Josef, then to cap it all off, experience one of the world’s famous rail journeys on board the TranzAlpine traversing the Southern Alps, between Greymouth and Christchurch. An epic 13-day journey of a lifetime! There is the option to book your journey departing from Wellington, Blenheim, or Christchurch. TOUR INCLUSIONS Heritage rail highlights: Attractions that are included: From Marlborough to Kaikoura, you will be hauled • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry under a full head of steam by the historic WW1 • Morning Tea at The Wine Station, Blenheim memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Passchendaele, • Visit to The Store, Kekerengu named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Passchendaele in 1917. • Tram ride in Christchurch • International Antarctic Centre South of Kaikoura, your rail journey continues with • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Aoraki/Mt Cook two magnificent heritage 1950’s DA locomotives in • Celebrity guest speaker, Peter Hillary an impressive & powerful double-header formation. • High Tea & Castle Tour at Larnach Castle Further in the tour, a return journey between Kingston • Takahe Sanctuary & Fairlight on the iconic Kingston Flyer steam train will the icing on the cake for our railfans. • Milford Sound Day Trip & Cruise • Arrowtown Lakes District Museum TOUR EXCLUSIONS • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Domestic flights/travel to/from Auckland • Walter Peak Homestead (arrangements can be made for you at an • Franz Josef Hot Pools additional cost) • TranzAlpine Rail Journey. • Travel insurance Meal inclusions: • 12 cooked breakfasts • Meals not specified in the itinerary • 10 sumptuous dinners • Beverages during included meals, unless • Morning Tea at The Wine Station • High Tea at Larnach Castle specified • Gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak Homestead • Personal expenses Other included lunches: • A 2.5% surcharge if you wish to pay by credit Kekerengu, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Oamaru, Invercargill, card Milford Sound (other lunches on your own) • Please note a Calder & Lawson Tour manager • Package includes 2x complimentary beverage will not be travelling with the tour as you will be vouchers to be enjoyed on board each heritage train well looked after by the other tour leaders on day. • A fleet of luxury coaches will escort the train throughout the journey, providing seamless transfers to your accommodation and excursions. IS THIS TOUR FOR ME This is a comprehensive tour of the South Island and will delight rail enthusiasts with the opportunities to ride on iconic steam hauled trains. For your own enjoyment and safety during the tour, please note that a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required as there will be the need to climb and descend stairs (on coaches, excursions and at hotels), carry your own bag and walk some distances on uneven ground. DAILY ITINERARY **There is an optional pre-tour Registration at the James Cook Chancellor Hotel to meet your fellow explorers and tour guides from 2:30pm – 5:30pm on 25th March. Saturday 26 March 2022 Your journey begins in the harbour city of Wellington. The tour commences Wellington - Blenheim with one of the most picturesque ferry crossings in the world as you cruise Overnight: Chateau Marlborough across the Cook Strait, then weave your way through Queen Charlotte B/D Sound to the port town of Picton. Travelling by coach to Blenheim, there is the option to visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in the afternoon. Arrive at Blenheim Station for a complimentary morning tea and then we Sunday 27 March introduce you to the historic WW1 memorial steam locomotive Ab608 Blenheim - Kaikoura Passchendale, (named in honour of our fallen soldiers at The Battle of Overnight: White Morph Hotel Passchendale in 1917). The steam train will gently roll into Blenheim Station B/Morning tea/PL/D and it is "all aboard" and onward South via the Dashwood Pass and Awatere Valley. Steam ahead for Kekerengu where you disembark for lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean at "The Store". After taking on water for the steam train we pull away for the spectacular coastal journey to Kaikoura. Monday 28 March Kaikoura, home of resident whales, where the guardians of the seas – the Kaikoura - Christchurch mountains of the Southern Alps – rise majestically from the deep trenches of Overnight: Novotel Cathedral the Pacific Ocean. Several different species of whale can be seen off the Square coast of Kaikoura at different times of the year, and most of the time, the B/PL/D huge resident Sperm Whales can be sighted. The ocean trench just off the coast means sperm whales are often seen close to shore. There will be optional excursions for whale, dolphin and seal watching (by boat or plane). You depart Kaikoura for Christchurch hauled by two heritage 1950’s DA locomotives - in dramatic double-header formation - displaying their impressive racing colours. After arrival in Christchurch, be collected at your hotel by a privately chartered tram for a historic tram journey around the city before dinner. Tuesday 29 March A morning visit to explore modern day Antarctica at the International Christchurch - Aoraki/ Mt Cook Antarctic Centre and experience a taste of this unique and breath-taking Overnight: Hermitage Hotel continent - just like the explorers before you. After departing from B/PL/D Christchurch by train to Oamaru, luxury coaches then provide the link inland to Aoraki/Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Recognised as part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area, the National Park is a breath-taking environment of glaciers, terminal lakes, turbulent rivers and Australasia’s tallest peak, the mighty Aoraki / Mt Cook soaring above at 3,724 metres. There is the option after dinner to enjoy star-gazing at the Planetarium, digitally immersed in what has been voted the world’s largest “International Dark Sky Reserve”. DAILY ITINERARY Wednesday 30 March 2022 Enjoy a leisurely morning and then a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Cen- Aoraki/ Mt Cook tre, which is a tribute to New Zealand’s global icon as well as discovering Overnight: Hermitage Hotel New Zealand’s colourful transport, climbing and hotel history. Followed by a B/D scenic drive through the National Park surrounded by the silent splendour of the Southern Alps. Afternoon optional activities include a glacier helicopter tour or a scenic flight with expert pilots navigating their way over a glacial lake, passing soaring mountain tops over NZ’s longest glacier - the 600 metre thick, Tasman Glacier. Dinner this evening is with celebrity guest speaker, Peter Hillary, son of Sir Edmund Hillary. Departing from Aoraki / Mt Cook, you journey back to the coastal route via Thursday 31 March Omarama and Pukaki to meet the train in Oamaru and continue south by Aoraki/ Mt Cook - Dunedin rail to Dunedin. Overnight: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross B/PL/D Friday 1 April 2022 Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Dunedin Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, Overnight: Scenic Hotel Southern the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor Cross experience. Arrive in time for refreshing high tea in the Ballroom Café fol- B/Morning tea lowed by a guided garden tour. In the afternoon, there is the option to explore the ‘hidden’ underground Fort Taiaroa - the fort was established over 100 years ago to counter the threat of invasion from Tsarist Russia and is located underneath the Albatross colony. This is the only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world. Saturday 2 April You bid farewell to Dunedin by train and head towards the southern-most Dunedin - Te Anau point of the main trunk line.
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