9D8N NEW ZEALAND WONDERS OF THE SOUTH PACKAGE TOUR FOR 2024

9 Days New Zealand Wonders of the South Package Itinerary

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•   On arrival at Christchurch Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
•   Self drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package

•   Travel across the Canterbury Plains to reach Mt Cook by lunch time.
•   A rare opportunity here to take an optional scenic flight for an overview of Mt Cook's ice falls, snowfields and glaciers.
•   Your journey continues over the Lindis Pass and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown.

•   "Milford Wanderer" overnight excursion, boarding the coach in Queenstown, visitors are treated to a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu through rolling countryside to Te Anau.
•   The coach driver presents informative commentaries.
•   Stopping in Te Anau, passengers may purchase lunch (at own expense), before the coach continues along the spectacular Milford Road.
•   There is time for photo stop and short walks along teh way.
•   Departing from Milford Wharf, the Milford Wanderer cruises the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea.
•   The vessel explores points of interest and there is plenty of time available to view waterfalls, mountains and wild life with the experienced nature guides on board.
•   After reaching the open sea the vessel returns under sail (wind permitting), and anchors overnight in Harrison Cove.
•   A hearty evening meal is provided Self drive passengers an early start as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving at Te Anau for morning tea (at your own expense).
•   A spectacular drive through the mountains, valleys and forest of Fiordland National Park awaits with a dramatic descent into Milford Sound to join the seat in coach passengers on board the "Milford Wanderer" for the rest of evening.

•   This morning there is the opportunity to go kayaking, or explore on shore before returning to the wharf for your coach ride back to Queenstown.

•   To day a cruise on the vintage 'Old Lady' the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a BBQ lunch excursion at the Colonel's Homestead.
•   First the experience of cruising on the TSS Earnslaw and secondly the farm experience and the BBQ lunch.
•   When you board the boat's return journey, join in the sing - a long session for a memorable 40 minutes trip.
•   The 'TSS Earnslaw' is away on its annual service in June and July and therefore is replaced with other activity or activities that will be advised.

•   Travel to the Kawarau Gorge past Lake Dunstan on toward Wanaka. On past Lake Hawea as you head toward "the neck".
•   A stop is made in Makarora before crossing the Southern Alps as you enter the Haast Pass.
•   We pause at Knights Point to view magnificent seascapes.
•   From here pass Lakes Moeraki and Paringa then past Bruce Bay to arrive at the Glaciers.

•   A full day at leisure to enjoy the magnificent glaciers.
•   Climb on to the slow moving river of ice or take a scenic flight (optional) for a bird's eye view of this spectacular terrain.

•   Travel along the coast to Greymouth to join the Trans Alpine train across the Southern Alps to Christchurch (seat in coach passengers only).
•   Self drive passengers travel via Arthur's Pass road en route to Christchurch

•   Early this morning a tour on the 'Hot Air Balloon' is suggested if time permits.
•   Transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight.
•   Self drive passengers return your car directly at the airport.

•   8 nights accommodation
•   Overnight cruise on board the 'Milford Wanderer'
•   1 dinner and 1 breakfast on the 'Milford Wanderer'
•   TSS Earnslaw Cruise with BBQ lunch at Walter Peak and farm show
•   Document Wallet
•   12.5% GST
•   All transfers (except the one to TSS Earnslaw) and coaching as per itinerary (seat in coach)
•   Tranz Alpine train journey (seat in coach)
•   8 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage and road maps (self drive)