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Number 1 Rated! TOUR COMPANY NEW ZEALAND’S Number 1 Rated! TOUR COMPANY Winner: 2014 GOLden Backpack AwArds 100% Kiwi. 100% Passionate. 100% Awesome HAKATOURS.COM 7 DAY SOUTH 5 DAY 12 DAY SOUTH ISLAND SNOW QUEENSTOWN ISLAND SNOW SAFARI SNOW FIX ODYSSEY FROM $1,799 NZD FROM $1,299 NZD FROM $2,699 NZD STARTS IN CHRISTCHURCH AND ENDS STAY PUT IN QUEENSTOWN STARTS AND ENDS IN CHRISTCHURCH IN QUEENSTOWN OR CHRISTCHURCH Spend 5 days in Queenstown, the This tour is not for the faint hearted The ultimate New Zealand snow trip! “Adventure Capital of the World” as we ski/board 8 different mountains Ski / Ride 6 different mountains over and undoubtedly the best place over 12 days through awesome but 7 days and our expert tour manager in the South Pacific to soak in the challenging terrain. Mountains such will show you the best runs and winter vibe! Your package includes 2 as Temple Basin, Broken River and powder-stashes whilst offering days skiing or snowboarding at The Craigieburn may sound unfamiliar advice to help improve your Remarkables and Coronet Peak and now, but we guarantee you will fall technique. Packages for beginners ample time to get your adrenalin kick in love with them! For intermediate through to experts. or take in the stunning Milford Sound. to expert skier / boarder. Packages for beginners through to experts. TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS • Explore 6 different mountains over 7 days. • 9 full day ski passes to 8 different ski fields. • 3 nights in Queenstown – the “Adventure TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS • We stay and dine “High Country Fare” Capital of the World”. • With a group size of 16 max, our expert tour at Ohau Lodge we totally love the • Ski / Ride Ohau, a remote ski field manager can give you tips on how to “faded glamour” of this property and far off the beaten path. get the best use of the powder. the roaring open fire and panoramic • Soak in hot pools whilst gazing up • “Break the Ice” meet & greet - Antarctic lake views are sensational. at the stars in Lake Tekapo, an Experience Inc. Cocktail. • Craigieburn lodge opens its doors to Haka, International Dark Sky Reserve. • Shared buffet dinner with a house drink usually for club members only. We will spend • Get lots of extra instruction from our in Rhino’s Ski Shack. 2 nights and dine in this ultra-cosy lodge. expert tour managers to help improve • Ski / Ride the Remarkables and Coronet • We Ski/ride Temple Basin, the club was your technique. peak. The Remarks are set in a vast natural founded in 1929 and still has that pioneering amphitheatre with wide open trails. Coronet feel and represents a true alpine environment at the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park. MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS peak is the oldest and most developed ski area in the South Island. • We hit Treble Cone (TC) - often rated as • Heli-Skiing, Queenstown • Ample time to get your adrenalin kick; everyone’s favourite ski field in the Southern • Night Skiing, Coronet Peak bungy jumping or jet boating. Lakes with challenging advanced runs, (Friday & Saturday nights only) un-groomed powder and a huge abundance • Nevis Bungy, Queenstown of infamous natural pipes, chutes and hits. • Canyon Swing, Queenstown MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS • Jet Boating, Queenstown • Night Skiing, Coronet Peak MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS (Friday & Saturday nights only) • Heli-Skiing, Wanaka INCLUSIONS • Nevis Bungy • Milford Sound • Wanaka Skydive • 6 nights’ accommodation. • Jet Boating • Tekapo Hot Pools • All transport on tour. • Scenic Flight Tekapo • Breakfast • 6 lift pass days at 6 different ski fields. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS • Expert Tour Manager who will show you • Tour Manager the best runs of each mountain, advice and • Transport • 11 nights’ accommodation. technical instruction on improving your ski / • Breakfast • 9 full day ski passes to 8 different ski fields. snowboard technique. • 4 nights’ accommodation. • Tour Manager • Hot pools entry in Lake Tekapo on Day 1. • “Break the Ice” meet & greet - Antarctic • Guided tour of each mountain. Experience Inc. Cocktail, shared buffet dinner • All transport and mountain transfers. • 9 continental and 2 fully cooked breakfasts. DEPARTURE DATES with a house drink in Rhino’s Ski Shack. • 2 Ski Passes to Remarkables and Coronet • 4 Dinners consisting of 2 Group Meals at 27 June, 5, 13, 16, 21, 24, 29 July, Peak with Mountain Transfers. Craigieburn Lodge and 2 “High Country Fare” 1, 6, 9, 14, 22, 30 Aug, 7, 15, 23 Sept 2015. Dinners at Ohau Lodge. • Rope tow gloves and nut-crackers. ACCOMMODATION DEPARTURE DATES Weekly departures each Saturday throughout 4-6 Share in Hostels, Lodges and Motels. winter – 14 tours: 27 June, 4, 11, 18, 25 July, DEPARTURE DATES 2015 Upgrade to a Private Room for $499. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug, 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept 2015. 28 June, 12, 26 July, 9, 23 Aug, 6, 20 Sept 2015. ACCOMMODATION 4-6 Share in Lodges. Upgrade to ACCOMMODATION a Private Room for $299. 4-6 Share in Lodges and Upmarket Backpackers. Upgrade to a Private Room for $899..
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