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Discover the spectacular South Island of New Zealand taking in the southern loop from Christchurch down the central spine of the Southern Alps onto the east and west coasts of the South Island. Choose an optional TranzAlpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch.
| 10 day New Zealand tour from $2,395*pp |
Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation
- 9 breakfasts and 8 dinners
- 10 days premium coach touring
- Professional coach captain
- Return airport transfers
- Enjoy a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony
- Visit Larnach Castle
- Milford Sound cruise
- Earnslaw Cruise and dinner in a Historical homestead
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
Meet at the hotel and you will be transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet companions at Welcome Drinks hosted by a Kirra Tours representative. Hotel: Pavilions Hotel
Day 2 Ashburton / Mt Cook / Omarama
As you leave the most English city outside of England, travel inland to the rolling green pastures of Geraldine and onto the semi barren land of MacKenzie Country. In the heart of the MacKenzie Basin Tekapo is nestled on shores of azure Lake Tekapo. You will visit The Church of the Good Shepherd. From Tekapo continue to Mt Cook National Park, then travel back down the valley to Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel
Day 3 Omarama / Dunedin
As your New Zealand holiday continues, follow the beautiful braided Waitaki River east, passing Benmore and Avemore hydro lakes before reaching the Pacific Ocean at Historic Oamaru. An early arrival into Dunedin, "The Edinburgh of the South" allows you plenty of time to explore this nature lover's playground. Enjoy a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony complete with the address to the Haggis, bag pipes and a bonnie wee dram. Hotel: Cargills Hotel
Day 4 Dunedin / Lake Manapouri / Te Anau
This morning visit the historic Larnach Castle located on the Otago Peninsula looking back over Dunedin. As you proceed inland you will view the unusual combination of wind turbines and deer farms in the Mossburn area. If weather and time permits, visit the mysterious Lake Manapouri, (the Lake of many Islands), continue to Lake Te Anau the Gateway to Fiordland. Hotel: Distinction Luxmore Hotel - 2 nights
Day 5 Milford Sound Day Trip
Travel through the Southern Alps, travelling on one of the highest and most scenic state highways in New Zealand. Leave Te Anau and travel through Fiordland National Park, following the Eglington and Hollyford Valleys, passing through the Homer Tunnel to descend into the Cleddau Canyon to magnificent Milford Sound. Experience Milford Sound from the water, a launch cruise will take you to the Tasman Sea and back, stopping at the raging Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls.
Day 6 Te Anau / Queenstown
This morning travel by boat across Lake Te Anau to explore the fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of the lake. From Te Anau travel onto Kingston before hugging the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach New Zealand's adventure capital Queenstown. This evening cruise across the lake aboard the steamship TSS Earnslaw for dinner in the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak High Country Farm.Hotel: Rydes Hotel - 2 nights
Day 7 Queenstown
A day to explore the many delights of this stunning alpine resort.
Day 8 Queenstown / Haast Pass/ Fox Glacier
Travel past Lake Hawea and the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka to Makarora, cross the Haast Pass into the Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Drive north along the coast through the flourishing rainforests of the West Coast and onto the glorious Glacier region. Hotel: Heartland Hotel
Day 9 Fox Glacier / Christchurch
Snow capped Southern Alps dominate the skyline as you pass dense bush, tiny landlocked lakes with and small pockets of farmland. From Greymouth travel over the Otira viaduct and into Arthurs Pass. As you leave Arthurs Pass follow the Waimakariri River. Head east through New Zealand's wheat belt and the Canterbury plains into Christchurch. Hotel: Pavilions Hotel
Day 10 Christchurch / Home
You will be transferred to the Christchurch International Airport.
Departure dates and Prices*
| Departures 2012/2013 | Price per person, twin share |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 | $2,395 |
| Aug 29, Sep 26 | $2,395 |
| Oct 3, 17, 24, 31 | $2,600 |
| Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 | $2,600 |
| Dec 5, 12, 26 | $2,600 |
| 2013 | |
| Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | $2,600 |
| Feb 6, 11, 13, 20, 27 | $2,600 |
| Mar 4, 6, 13, 20, 27 | $2,600 |
| Apr 1, 3, 10, 17 | $2,600 |
| May 1,15, 29 | $2,395 |
*Terms and Conditions
- Princes current as at 11 May 2012
- Prices are per person in AUD$ based on twin share
- Prices are subject to change (eg due to currency fluctuation)
- Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
- Further conditions apply please see Kirra Holidays New Zealand coach tours 2012 brochure
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