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10 Day Classic Southern Panorama
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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 to strengthen your holiday experience.

During the course of the South Island coach tour you will also have free time in Dunedin, Queenstown and Fox Glacier to experience some of the unique and regional optional sightseeing activities including Taieri Gorge Railway or Cadbury World in Dunedin, Nomad Safaris 4WD safari in Queenstown and a Terminal Face Walk in Fox Glacier plus many more options for those wishing to explore further.

 
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01 Oct 11 - 30 Apr 12
$3,075
$2,380
$2,680
01 May 12 - 31 Oct 12
$2,740
 
Optional Extras:      
Single Room Supplement $760 
TranzAlpine Train Option $180 
Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include 15% GST
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Special Inclusions and Highlights:
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Dining inclusions – 9 Breakfast, 8 Dinners
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Scottish Haggis Ceremony
  • Larnach Castle
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm & Dinner, Queenstown
  • Visit Fox Glacier
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1 - Christchurch

Welcome to New Zealand! A Kirra Tours representative will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel.

Overnight accommodation: 1 Night- Pavilions Hotel
Day 2 - Christchurch / Mount Cook / Omarama

Cross Canterbury Plains with the Southern Alps to the west. View the Church of the Good Shepherd and Collie Dog Memorial overlooking Lake Tekapo. Visit Mt Cook National Park, with a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre before travelling to Twizel and Omarama. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 1 Night- Heritage Gateway Hotel

Day 3 - Omarama / Dunedin

Travel down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and Dunedin – the “Scottish” city. An early arrival allows the choice of excellent optional activities. Your Coach Captain will be able to assist with activities. This evening prior to Dinner you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony, complete with piper, address to the Haggis and gift. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 1 Night- Cargills Hotel

Day 4 - Dunedin / Te Anau

Visit historic Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula looking back over Dunedin, before setting off across rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden before arriving at the shores of Lake Te Anau. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 2 Nights- Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 5 - Milford Sound Day Trip

Follow the Hollyford Valleys where the beech forests reach to the roads edge and snow capped peaks tower above. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and shows such highlights as the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Walk into the rainforest to visit The Chasm, a spectacular waterfall then pause at the Homer Tunnel. (B,D)

Day 6 - Te Anau / Queenstown

This morning we drive north to Kingston and around the shores of Lake Wakatipu to picturesque 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. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 2 Nights- Rydges Hotel

Day 7 - Queenstown
Today is at your leisure whilst in the adventure capital. You can either sit back relax, or your Coach Captain is available to assist with any optional activities you would like to do. (B,D)
Day 8 - Queenstown / Haast Pass / Fox Glacier

Pass picturesque Lake Hayes on to Lake Wanaka, a picture postcard resort on the lakes edge with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Pass Lake Hawea and the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka to Makarora into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Drive north along the coast to the glacier region. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 1 Night- Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Day 9 - Fox Glacier / Christchurch
Heading north along the coast to visit a Greenstone (Jade) factory, watch craftsmen cutting and polishing giant boulders to create fine jewellery. Cross the Otira Gorge and Arthurs Pass to the Canterbury Plains and into Christchurch. (B,D)

Overnight accommodation: 1 Night- Pavilions Hotel

Optional Extra: TranzAlpine Train
Day 10 - Christchurch
Today is goodbye to all your new found friends before you make your homeward journey. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to join your flight home. (B)
Departure Dates:
Tour Code Start
Christchurch
Finish
Christchurch
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