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| Day by Day Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 - Christchurch |
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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 |
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| Day 2 - Christchurch / Mount Cook / Omarama |
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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
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| Day 3 - Omarama / Dunedin |
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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
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| Day 4 - Dunedin / Te Anau |
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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
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| Day 5 - Milford Sound Day Trip |
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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)
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| Day 6 - Te Anau / Queenstown |
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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
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| Day 7 - Queenstown |
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| 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) |
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| Day 8 - Queenstown / Haast Pass / Fox Glacier |
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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
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| Day 9 - Fox Glacier / Christchurch |
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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 |
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| Day 10 - Christchurch |
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| 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) |
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| Departure Dates: |
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| Tour Code |
Start Christchurch |
Finish Christchurch |
Promotions & Deals |
Guaranteed Departure |
10 Days
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2012 |
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