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Tour itinerary B = Breakfast D = Dinner HD = Highlight Dinner Day 1: Christchurch On arrival at Christchurch Airport you’ll be transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception and dinner. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. D Day 2: Christchurch – Omarama Board your coach to see the extensive work carried out to rebuild the city after the devastating earthquake of February 2011. Later, travelling over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains, the spectacular sightseeing begins. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first up. Next you’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before soaking up the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park – a scenic highlight! You may choose to take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting) Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 3: Omarama – Dunedin Your day starts along the Waitaki River with the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel through Oamaru with its famous white limestone buildings to Dunedin, where you’ll tour the city. Then visit New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 4: Dunedin – Milford Sound Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awestruck by the great sights of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest. Drive through the handmade Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, before arriving in Milford Sound for your magical overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner. Cruise: Milford Mariner, Milford Sound. B D Day 5: Milford Sound - Queenstown This morning depart for Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake on the South Island. Here you’ll explore the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves by boat with a Local Guide, before continuing to Queenstown, the adventure-capital, for your 3 night stay. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, 3 nights. B D Day 6: Queenstown ‘Day at Leisure’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will surprise and exhilarate. This evening why not consider a cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station for a carvery Highlight Dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. An entertaining after-dinner farm show provides a glimpse into high-country farm life. B
Day 7: Queenstown ‘Day at Leisure’ You have another day to relax and enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Tonight you’ll ride the steepest Gondola in the world for a Highlight Dinner at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. B HD Day 8: Queenstown – Franz Josef First stop is Arrowtown, on the Arrow River. Second stop Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls and enjoy a rainforest walk. Final stop, majestic Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D Day 9: Franz Josef – Punakaiki You can see Franz Josef Glacier from the air or take a glacier hike (both optional). Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration. Later travel to Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll stay in an eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 10: Punakaiki – Nelson Soak up the scenic wilderness of the Heritage Highway through the impressive Buller Gorge and the Kahurangi National Park before arriving in Nelson. This afternoon you’ll visit the World of Wearable Arts and Collectable Cars. Hotel: Grand Mercure Monaco Resort, Nelson (2 nights). B D Day 11: Nelson ‘Day at Leisure’ You’ll have the option to journey to the top of the South Island and enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Abel Tasman National Park. Or perhaps take a short bush walk, relax in sunny Nelson or explore the many arts and craft shops. B Day 12: Nelson – Wellington Visit the seaside village of Picton and cruise on tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound before heading across Cook Strait to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. Enjoy a city sights tour before a guided tour of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, where you’ll explore New Zealand’s nature, art, history and cultural heritage. Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington (2 nights). B D Day 13: Wellington ‘Day at Leisure’ You have free time to see the sights of your choice. Perhaps take a tour of Parliament or one of the Lord of the Rings movie tours or even a cruise to Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. B Day 14: Depart Wellington Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be transferred to Wellington Airport for your onward flight. B
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