Coastal
Explorer
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Explore New Zealand
by Coach or Self-Drive Car. Flexible Daily Departures.
New Zealand's coastline
is remarkably diverse and reaches a scenic climax in the
South Islands Fiordland. Mitre Peak in Milford Sound is
one exceptional feature of New Zealand's coastline, it rises
a staggering height of nearly one mile from the ocean. The
West Coast of the South Island is rugged and the only place
where you’ll see a glacier almost meet the sea.
| Day 1 |
Arrive
Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch,
the ‘Garden City’. Perhaps visit the International
Antarctic Centre – the ‘must see’
attraction in Christchurch. |
| Day 2 |
Christchurch
| Dunedin
(225 miles) (optional meal plans
begin today) Today you will travel across the Canterbury
Plains and onto Dunedin,
which boasts some of the most beautiful architecture
in New Zealand.
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| Day 3 |
Dunedin
This morning board the double
decker bus for a 11/2 hour tour of Dunedin’s
historic sights. This afternoon you will be
taken on a tour of the Otago Peninsula including the
renowned Royal Albatross
Colony (seasonal).
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| Day 4 |
Dunedin
| Queenstown
(176 miles) Board the Taieri
Gorge train (Seat-in-Coach only) and enjoy
rugged, unspoilt landscape and the opportunity for
sightseeing stops. Experience breath-taking views
of this historic journey to Pukerangi where you will
then continue your journey to Queenstown.
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| Day 5 |
Milford
Sound Day Excursion
Travel by Great Sights
coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau,
gateway to the Fiordland
National Park. Join your Milford
Sound Red Boat Cruise for an unforgettable
experience, and explore the wonder of this majestic
fiord. Return to Queenstown.
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| Day 6 |
Queenstown
Today is free to enjoy the many leisure pursuits.
The local staff at "The Station" can assist
with information and reservations for the huge selection
of things to see and do. |
| Day 7 |
Queenstown
| Franz Josef Glacier
(251 miles) Travel north
today via Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue on to Franz
Josef. We suggest an optional scenic glacier
flight to enjoy the stunning scenery.
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| Day 8 |
Franz
Josef | Tranzalpine Train | Christchurch
(249 miles)
Travel to Greymouth and board the scenic TranzAlpine
train (Seat-in-Coach only) for a journey famous
for its spectacular mountain scenery.
Traverse
the Southern Alps and across the Canterbury Plains
to Christchurch where the tour concludes. |
Includes:
7 nights accommodation, Dunedin sightseeing tour,Royal Albatross
Colony (seasonal),Exciting Queenstown, Milford Sound Red
Boat Cruise,Opportunity to visit Franz Josef Glacier,TranzAlpine
scenic rail journey (Seat-in-Coach only).
Seat-in-Coach
prices include arrival transfers. Self-Drive prices do not
include vehicle insurance. Self-drive prices include Seat-in-Coach
sightseeing services in Rotorua and day trips to Milford
Sound. Updated Page 14 April 2008
