SOUTH ISLAND TRAVERSE WITH BILL PEACH JOURNEYS Sojourn New Zealand TranzAlpine & Glaciers 7 Days | 3 - 9 Oct 2021 | AUD$6,995pp twin share | Single Supplement FREE* 7 Days | 7 - 13 Nov 2021 | AUD$6,995pp twin share | Single Supplement FREE* xperience the South Island’s striking natural landscape Exclusive Highlights on board the TranzAlpine – one of the world’s great train E journeys. Travelling between Greymouth and Christchurch you will view epic vistas, travel through spectacular gorges and river * Stay at luxury accommodation throughout valleys of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the breathtaking including the award-winning Millbrook Resort Southern Alps and see miles of lush alpine native beech forest. * Traverse the spectacular South Island of New From the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps region we Zealand from Greymouth on the West Coast to will explore picturesque Wanaka and Arrowtown then cruise the Christchurch in the East on the TranzAlpine train Haast River. Explore the stunning West Coast of New Zealand – a region known for its wild rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological * Marvel at spectacular sights during the ‘Grand treasures. Experience the ‘Grand Traverse’ a spectacular scenic flight Traverse’ scenic flight that explores the Mount that showcases the awe-inspiring peaks of Mount Cook and coastal Cook and Westland National Parks vistas of Westland National Park including a birds eye view of the * Enjoy a cruise through a remarkable glacial valley impressive Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Explore the French fishing on the Haast River village of Akaroa and enjoy the cosmopolitan hub of Christchurch. With stays in luxury accommodation throughout, incredible meals * Touring of picturesque Wanaka, Arrowtown, Lake and wine from the region as always, this a truly memorable adventure. Matheson and Akaroa * All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner About Sojourns with Bill Peach Journeys * Your own room with no single supplement charge Our Sojourn programmes everything is included and are short break journeys put arranged before you even * Escorted throughout by a dedicated Journey together in conjunction with leave home. That includes all Director themes, events or experiences. sundries like tips, taxes and transfers. In fact you won’t even These programmes range from need to carry your bags. breathtaking train journeys “Every day was a different unique experience, in New Zealand to unique Enjoy the finest level of impossible to choose highlights – each day was a experiences and world class accommodation, dining and service all in the one fare. From highlight. Fantastic trip to very interesting places.” sporting events throughout Australia and New Zealand. the very moment your journey Andra Donovan, Weston, ACT begins, your seamless travel Fully Inclusive experience with Bill Peach When you travel on a Sojourn Journeys begins. Day 1 | Arrive Queenstown to the quaint town of Franz Josef. Day 6 | Christchurch Our journey begins in breathtaking Overnight: Scenic Franz Josef or similar After breakfast we transfer to the Queenstown as we transfer to the award attractive colonial-style town of Akaroa, | winning luxury resort, Millbrook Resort. Day 4 Franz Josef and Fox the only French colony in the country. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore Glacier The beautiful harbour dominates the this remarkable property, which has Today enjoy the flight of a lifetime, the landscape and its sparkling waters are been named New Zealand’s best hotel ‘Grand Traverse’, a spectacular scenic home to a variety of sea life including New three years running. Nestled within flight that explores the Mount Cook Zealand fur seals, little blue penguins and the Southern Alps, Millbrook’s iconic, and Westland National Parks including a myriad of bird life. This evening is our inspirational setting takes full advantage Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and shows farewell dinner. of its peaceful, rural outlook. you the region like no other flight. This Overnight: Distinction Christchurch Tonight there will be a welcome dinner magnificent flight encompasses two | for the group. World Heritage National Parks and 200 Day 7 Depart Christchurch km of New Zealand’s most memorable and Overnight: Millbrook Resort or similar After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to breathtaking scenery. This afternoon visit Christchurch airport. Say farewell to new Lake Matheson which offers unparalleled Day 2 | Queenstown - Wanaka friends and take away memories of a views of Fox Glacier, Mt Tasman and delightful TranzAlpine Sojourn. This morning depart for Arrowtown, a Aoraki/Mt Cook and is New Zealand’s historic gold mining town located on most photographed lake. the banks of the Arrow River. We move Overnight: Scenic Franz Josef or similar on to Gibbston Valley Winery reflecting the best of Central Otago produce and Day 5 | Franz Josef - famed for their Pinot Noir. We transfer to Greymouth - Christchurch stunning Wanaka at the foot of the Mount Today we will travel on the renowned Aspiring National Park. TranzAlpine train from the west coast Overnight: Edgewater Hotel or similar to the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Travel from Greymouth through Day 3 | Wanaka - Haast - lush alpine beech rain forests through Franz Josef the Otira Tunnel and ascend to the alpine Continuing on by road through Mount village of Arthur’s Pass. We continue Aspiring National Park we make our way through the Southern Alps and descend to Haast, the southern-most town on the through spectacular gorges and river West Coast. Upon arrival enjoy a cruise valleys of the Waimakariri River to cross on the Haast River which is set amongst the picturesque patchwork scenery of the a remarkable glacial valley, where a Canterbury Plains arriving in Christchurch. Please contact Bill Peach Journeys or your local travel agent temperate rainforest thrives. Continue on Overnight: Distinction Christchurch for assistance with airfares. *Conditions Apply: Single Supplement Free offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. atin r g eb o For more information please call our Reservations Team on l v e e r c 1800 252 053 (Australia) or +61 2 8336 2990 0800 445 700 (New Zealand) 37 o years f e e c or visit billpeachjourneys.com.au www.facebook.com/BillPeachJourneys xce len l Bill Peach Journeys Pty Ltd. ABN 11 054 959 152. Travel Agents licence Number 2TA 003 547.