11 Day Southern Discovery Christchurch ê Wellington or Christchurch

Abel Tasman National Park 11 Day Southern Discovery

Day 2 Mt Cook, Omarama (B,D) glistening far below. Here you will board the spacious ‘Patea Explorer’ for a three hour cruise through this Highlights Afer a brief tour of Christchurch, cross the Canterbury pristine ford. During the cruise, knowledgeable and + Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd Plains into the MacKenzie Country. View the Church friendly nature guides will share with you their passion for + World Heritage listed Mt Cook National Park of the Good Shepherd and the Collie Dog Memorial the region through their commentary. They will answer overlooking Lake Tekapo. Visit Mt Cook National Park, a + National Park questions, point out landmarks and provide you with World Heritage listed site covering over 70,000 hectares + Spectacular Southern Lakes District information about the varied wildlife you may encounter of breathtaking alpine scenery. Enjoy the scenic majesty like dolphins, fur seals and the rare Fiordland crested + West Coast Glaciers of ’s highest snow-capped peaks and visit penguin. As the majesty of Doubtful Sound unfolds before + Pancake Rocks & Blowhole the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre before travelling on you, its vastness will take your breath away. Later this to Omarama. Optional ski-plane and helicopter fights are + Abel Tasman National Park afernoon, travel on to Queenstown, regarded as New available subject to weather conditions. Zealand’s premier holiday destination and enjoy dinner at Featured Experiences: Stay: Heritage Gateway Hotel your hotel on arrival. + Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise Stay: Copthorne Lakefront Hotel & Resort (2 nights) + Skyline Gondola & Dinner, Queenstown Day 3 Cromwell, Gore, Lake Te Anau (B,D) Optional overnight cruises on Milford Sound or Doubtful Begin the assent over the Lindis Pass to the township of + Cruise the famous Abel Tasman National Park Sound are also on ofer today subject to availability - ask Cromwell, then continue on to the historic village of Clyde, + Coastal Pacifc Train (Christchurch return passengers) us for details. nestled in a sheltered basin at the foot of an immense and Iconic Sightseeing crooked gorge. Stop for lunch at Alexandra, located on the banks of the mighty Clutha River, then travel across the Day 5 At leisure in Queenstown (B,D) + Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, Mt Cook farmlands of Central Otago to the township of Gore before Enjoy a free day to experience this magnifcent alpine + World of Wearable Arts & Classic Cars Museum arriving at the shores of Lake Te Anau, gateway to the resort. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Queenstown + Scenic Interislander Ferry Crossing . boasts an incredible array of adventure and leisure activities in all forms, from extreme to relaxed exploration. Your guide + Christchurch & Wellington City Tours Stay: Distinction Luxmore Hotel will be happy to advise you on all the activities and options available. You might like to experience the thrills of a jetboat Day 4 Spectacular Doubtful Sound Day 1 Arrive Christchurch ride on the famous Shotover or Dart Rivers, cruise across Wilderness Experience (B,L,D) Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship ‘TSS Earnslaw’, On arrival in Christchurch, a representativeKirra representative will greet will greet you Afer breakfast, travel to Manapouri and enjoy a leisurely visit key flm locations from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy atyou the at airportthe airport with with transport transport waiting waiting to take to take you you to your to your cruise across this picturesque lake to West Arm. This is or simply take a relaxing stroll around the tranquil shores downtown citycity hotel. Tonight, enjoyenjoy welcomewelcome drinksdrinks with with followed by a trip on New Zealand’s most expensive road, of the lake …. your options are endless. Tonight, ride the your fellow travellers. your fellow travellers. travelling over the Wilmot Pass and pausing to experience Skyline gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak where both the Stay: Rendezvous Hotel the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound dining and the views are unsurpassed.

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Day 6 Wanaka, Franz Josef (B,D) This morning, we visit Arrowtown. Set beneath the rugged Crown Range, this historic village was once a haven for the gold prospectors of the 1860’s and features a fascinating collection of mining cottages with an atmosphere straight out of last century. Stop at Wanaka, a picture postcard resort on the lakes edge with a spectacular mountain backdrop. View the untouched wilderness and pristine lakes of the Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks before arriving on the rugged and wild West Coast, home to the twin glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef. Stay: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

"Ross’s knowledge of the little places to stop was great throughout the trip. I always looked forward to morning tea to see what delightful place he would take us to next."

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Suggested arrival/departure Maximum Interislander Ferry 35 Guests Train Journey Option 2 Overnights

Wellington 1 Nelson 2 Picton

Punakaiki 1

Hokitika

Franz Josef 1 Christchurch Mt Cook 1

1 Omarama Wanaka Queenstown West Coast 2 1 Te Anau Day 7 Hokitika, Punakaiki (B,D) Day 11 Depart Wellington or Christchurch (B) Doubtful Sound Before our departure this morning, there is the Sadly, your holiday ends today and you will be transferred opportunity to experience an optional scenic flight over to the airport to connect with your onward fight. this remarkable region (subject to weather conditions). At Hokitika, we stop to visit to a Pounamu (also known Per Person as Greenstone or Jade) factory. Pounamu is considered Lake at Torlesse 11 days from £ a treasure in Maori culture and is seen as a sign of 2,629 Twin Share status and power. At Punakaiki, marvel at the bizarre limestone landscapes that are the Pancake Rocks & Blowhole. Tonight’s stay is at a friendly eco resort Inclusions located in the Paparoa National Park and only a stone’s + Maximum group size 35 guests throw from the beach. + 10 nights premium hotel accommodation Stay: Punakaiki Resort + Full breakfasts daily (B), 1 lunch (L) & 8 dinners (D) + Evening welcome drinks on arrival Day 8 Murchison, Nelson (B,D) + Travel by 5-star luxury touring coach Skirt the west coastline before heading inland to + Guided by a professional Coach Captain Murchison. Travel north through the Nelson Lakes region before arriving at Nelson, a city of charm based on a + All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as shown harbour that is the busiest fshing port in New Zealand. + Hotel porterage This afernoon, visit the World of Wearable Art & Classic + Complimentary airport transfers on arrival & departure Car Museum. Stay: Heritage Rutherford Hotel (2 nights) Guaranteed Tour Dates 2018/19 Day 9 Abel Tasman National Park (B) Start Finish Code Travel to Kaiterteri where you board your vessel for ê a scenic cruise of the famous Abel Tasman National Sun 23 Sep 18 Wed 03 Oct 18 SG827 Maritime Park. Cruise through the Astrolabe Roadstead Sun 28 Oct 18 ê Wed 07 Nov 18 SG831 to Torrent Bay and Bark Bay calling in to picturesque Add-On TranzAlpine Safari Sun 25 Nov 18 ê Wed 05 Dec 18 SG837 beaches and coves. Pause to view the antics at Tonga If time permits, why not stay an extra night in Sun 13 Jan 19 ê Wed 23 Jan 19 SG901 Island Seal Colony on your way to Totaranui. An optional Christchurch before the tour and enjoy a full day Sun 03 Feb 19 ê Wed 13 Feb 19 SG905 coastal walk may be available for those wishing to spend adventure by 4WD, boat and train. The tour begins Sun 24 Feb 19 ê Wed 06 Mar 19 SG911 time ashore, see your Coach Captain for details. with an of-roading adventure on a working sheep ê and cattle station. Experience the thrills and Sun 10 Mar 19 Wed 20 Mar 19 SG915 Day 10 Picton to Wellington or spins of a 45 minute jet boat ride on the mighty Sun 24 Mar 19 ê Wed 03 Apr 19 SG917 Christchurch (B,D) Waimakariri River before having a delicious lunch Sun 07 Apr 19 ê Wed 17 Apr 19 SG919 at in a quaint country café. Take a short walk A short drive brings us to the picturesque fshing village of Sun 22 Sep 19 ê Wed 02 Oct 19 SG925 through a native beech forest before enjoying Picton. Board the Interislander Ferry and cruise through ê a scenic drive through the High Country to the Sun 06 Oct 19 Wed 16 Oct 19 SG927 the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound into Cook Strait, ê alpine village of Arthurs Pass where you board the Sun 10 Nov 19 Wed 20 Nov 19 SG931 the channel that separates the South and North Islands. world famous TranzAlpine train for the spectacular Sun 24 Nov 19 ê Wed 04 Dec 19 SG935 Enjoy stunning views of New Zealand’s capital city as return journey back to Christchurch. you arrive into Wellington Harbour. Enjoy a brief city tour taking in all the major sights and there is free time for exploring on your own. Situated on the Wellington PricingCONTACT US TODAY FOR THE Price Includes Twin Single waterfront, a visit to Te Papa, the Museum of New BEST PRICES AND SERVICES Zealand, is highly recommended. + One night’s accommodation at the Shoulder Season (Sep & May) £2,629 £3,545 Rendezvous Hotel Stay: Copthorne Oriental Bay Hotel High Season (Oct - EMAILApr) US£2,799 £3,799 + Full breakfast Guests returning to Christchurch will join the Coastal Pacifc Train from Picton and overnight at the Sudima + Full day TranzAlpine Safari tour with lunch OR PHONE US NOW Save up to £420 per couple Christchurch Hotel. Early Bird From £410 Per Person Twin Share Discounts +64See 92814481 page 13 for details

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