2017-18_Kirra_Tours_Coach_Tours

8 Day TranzAlpine Vista
Christchurch ê Christchurch
8 Day TranzAlpine Vista
West Coast
Highlights
+ + World Heritage listed Mt Cook National Park
+ + Fiordland National Park
+ + Spectacular Southern Lakes District
+ + Historic Arrowtown
+ + West Coast Glaciers
Featured Experiences:
+ + Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
+ + Skyline Gondola & Dinner
+ + World famous TranzAlpine train
Iconic Sightseeing
+ + Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
+ + Tour of Greenstone (Jade) factory
+ + Christchurch City Tour
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
Kia ora! Welcome to New Zealand. A Kirra Holidays
representative will greet you at the airport with transport
waiting to take you to your downtown city hotel.
Stay: Rendezvous Hotel
Day 2 Mt Cook, Omarama (B,D)
After a brief tour of Christchurch, cross the Canterbury
Plains to Lake Tekapo. Stop to view the Church of the Good
Shepherd and the Collie Dog Memorial before visiting Mt
Cook National Park with its 70,000 hectares of breathtaking
alpine scenery before travelling on to Omarama. Optional
ski-plane and helicopter flights are available subject to
weather conditions.
Stay: Heritage Gateway Hotel
Day 3 Arrowtown, Queenstown (B,D)
Begin the assent over the Lindis Pass to the township
of Cromwell and continue on to Arrowtown. This historic
village was once a haven for the gold prospectors of the
1860’s and features a fascinating collection of mining
cottages. On to Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier
holiday destination. Tonight, ride the Skyline gondola
to the top of Bob’s Peak where both the dining and the
views are unsurpassed.
Stay: Copthorne Lakefront Hotel & Resort (3 nights)
Day 4 At leisure in Queenstown (B)
Today is a free day to experience this magnificent resort.
Queenstown boasts an incredible array of adventure and
leisure activities and your Coach Captain can assist with any
optional activities you would like to do. Experience the thrills
of riding on the world famous Shotover Jet Boat, perhaps
cruise Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw,
take a 4WD tour to Skippers Canyon or for the adventurous,
try white water rafting. Tonight is free for you to enjoy one of
the many restaurants and bistro’s on offer in town.
Day 5 Spectacular Doubtful Sound
Wilderness Experience (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast, we drive through lush farmland
to Manapouri. Enjoy a leisurely cruise across this
picturesque lake to West Arm, then travel over the Wilmot
Pass pausing to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.
At Deep Cove, we board ‘Patea Explorer’, for a three hour
cruise through this pristine fiord. Knowledgeable and
friendly nature guides will share with you their passion
for the region through their commentary. As the majesty
of Doubtful Sound unfolds before you, you will be struck
by its silence and beauty and its vastness will take your
breath away. Return to Queenstown late evening and enjoy
dinner at your hotel on arrival.
Day 6 Wanaka, Haast Pass,
Franz Josef (B,D)
Stop at Lake Wanaka, a picture postcard resort on the
lakes edge with a spectacular mountain backdrop. View the
untouched wilderness and pristine lakes of the Mt Aspiring and
Westland National Parks before arriving on the rugged and wild
West Coast, home to the twin glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef.
Stay: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7 TranzAlpine, Christchurch (B,D)
Stop to visit a Pounamu (Jade) factory before boarding the
famous TranzAlpine train. Renowned as one of the most
scenic train journeys in the world, this coast to coast rail
adventure will take you through the Southern Alps, over
massive viaducts, river valleys and gorges.
Stay: Sudima Christchurch Hotel
Day 8 Depart Christchurch (B)
Sadly, your holiday ends today and you will be
transferred to Christchurch airport to connect with your
onward flight.
Inclusions
+ + 7 nights premium accommodation
+ + Full breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L) & 5 dinners (D)
+ + Travel by 5 star luxury touring coach
+ + Guided by a professional Coach Captain
+ + All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees
as shown
+ + Hotel porterage
+ + Complimentary private airport transfers on arrival
& departure
Guaranteed Tour Dates 2017/18
Start Finish Code
Sun 24 Sep 17
Sun 08 Oct 17
Sun 19 Nov 17
Sun 26 Nov 17
Sun 07 Jan 18
Sun 28 Jan 18
Sun 11 Feb 18
Sun 18 Feb 18
Sun 11 Mar 18
Sun 18 Mar 18
Sun 08 Apr 18
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
ê
Sun 01 Oct 17
Sun 15 Oct 17
Sun 26 Nov 17
Sun 03 Dec 17
Sun 14 Jan 18
Sun 04 Feb 18
Sun 18 Feb 18
Sun 25 Feb 18
Sun 18 Mar 18
Sun 25 Mar 18
Sun 15 Apr 18
SK701
SK703
SK709
SK711
SK801
SK805
SK807
SK809
SK813
SK815
SK819
Pricing Twin Single
Shoulder Season (Sep & May)
High Season (Oct - Apr)
Early Bird
Discount
8 days from
$3,115
Per Person Twin Share
As departures fill, more dates may be added - please check
with your Kirra sales consultant or visit our website
www kirratours.co.nz. 2018-19 dates available on request.
$3,115
$3,315
$4,215
$4,439
Save up to $330 per couple
See page 9 for details
Kirra Coach 2017/18 - 27