| Outline Itinerary [2/2] |
| Day 7: |
West Coast Glaciers-Queenstown
Travel through sub-tropical rainforest to Haast Pass, renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery. Visit popular Arrowtown. Next 2 nights at the Mercure Resort Queenstown. The hotel overlooks beautiful Lake Wakatipu and the ‘Remarkables’ mountain range. |
| Day 8: |
Queenstown
Today is free to relax or to explore at your own pace. Take
a late afternoon cruise on scenic Lake Wakatipu on the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with sheep and farm dog demonstrations
at Walter Peak High Country Station. |
| Day 9: |
Queenstown-Milford Sound-Te Anau
Join the Kingston Flyer, New Zealand's fully restored famous
vintage steam train for magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu
and the fascinating alpine desert. Journey to the Fiordland
National Park. Cruise spectacular Milford
Sound
and be enthralled
by views
of the
towering
Mitre Peak and the beautiful Bowen Falls. Return to the quaint
forested lakeside town of Te Anau for a night at the Luxmore
Hotel. |
| Day 10: |
Te Anau-Dunedin
Leave Fiordland and journey via rural communities to Dunedin. Be captivated by the grandeur of a bygone era in a guided tour of historic Olveston House. Overnight at the Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. Homestay Option available. (Opportunity to experience traditional hospitality and delicious home- cooked meals in the Dunedin region at no extra cost - must be prebooked). |
| Day 11: |
Dunedin-Omarama
Join a tour of Larnach Castle before travelling to the intriguing Moeraki Boulders. Follow the Waitaki River to Omarama. Overnight at the well appointed Heritage Gateway Hotel. |
| Day 12: |
Omarama-Christchurch
Head inland and stop to view of Mount Cook (weather permitting),
before continuing to the Church of the Good Shepherd and
Lake Tekapo. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Christchurch. Spend
2 nights at the Grand Chancellor Hotel. |
| Day 13: |
Christchurch
Today is free to enjoy this beautiful city. Perhaps go punting on the Avon River or take stroll through the stunning Botanic Gardens. Your Tour Director will assist with any arrangements (Optional activities at own expense). Enjoy a farewell dinner. |
| Day 14: |
depart Christchurch
Transfer to Christchurch airport for your flight home.
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