CITO - Welsh's Coach Holidays

DAY 16 (B, D): This morning time is available for optional scenic flights to view the
glaciers and Mount Cook. Then south along the West Coast Road intoWest Coast
Road into the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. A highlight today is jet
boating on the mighty Haast River in Mount Aspiring National Park. Then over the
Haast Pass to Makaroa and onto the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka and our hotel in
the resort of Wanaka.
DAY 17 (B): Our first stop will be at the site of New Zealand’s first commercial
Bungy Jump platform at Kawarau Gorge. We continue to historic Arrowtown - a
quaint town with historic remains from the Gold Rush days. Then a visit to
Stoneridge Chapel and Water Garden for a guided tour before reaching Queenstown
where we stay for two nights.
DAY 18 (B, D): A day at leisure in New Zealand’s premier resort. There is plenty to
see and do including a trip on the Shotover jetboat, a four wheel drive excursion
through Skippers Canyon, a ride on the Skyline Gondola or just have an easy day on
the lakeside promenade. This evening we take a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the
Walter Peak High Country Farm for a buffet dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead.
Your Hotels
Dates & Prices
9 February – 8 March 2014 28 days
Twin per person £5195*
Supplements
Single Room £1145
* Provisional Price subject to change when 2014 air fares are published
Price Includes
Photo ©Tourism New Zealand
Kingsgate Hotel, Paihia HHH 3 nights
Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Auckland HHHH 1 night
Pacific Harbour Lodge, Tairua HHHH 1 night
Novotel, Rotorua HHHH 2 nights
Te Pania Hotel, Napier HHHH 1 night
Grand Chancellor Hotel, Wellington HHHH 1 night
Rutherford Hotel, Nelson HHHH 2 nights
Scenic Hotel, Franz Joseph Glacier HHH 1 night
Edgewater Resort Hotel, Wanaka HHHH 1 night
Novotel Lakeside, Queenstown HHHH 2 nights
Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau HHHH 2 nights
Ascot Hotel, Invercargill HHHH 1 night
Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin HHHH 1 night
MacKenzie Country Hotel, Twizel HHH 1 night
Rendezvous Hotel, Christchurch HHHH 2 nights
Meals: B – Full breakfast L – Lunch D – Dinner
F Door to Door service F UK airport transfers F Scheduled flights with Singapore Airlines
F Two stopovers and two full days sightseeing in Singapore F Twenty five nights bed and
full breakfast F Seventeen dinners (plus airline meals) F All excursions, trains, boats,
admissions as per itinerary F Air conditioned coach travel (same coach throughout) F Local
driver/guide in New Zealand F Escorted throughout by UK Tour Manager (David Rabey)
DAY 19 (B, D): We skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu, to Kingston for an optional ride
on the Kingston Flyer steam train. We continue to Te Anau, the gateway to New
Zealand’s Fiordland National Park - one of the great wilderness areas of the
Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon we visit the local Fiordland Cinema to view
‘Ata Whenua’ – Shadowland, a short film which takes us through one of the most
awe inspiring landscapes on earth.
DAY 20 (B, L): A highlight of the tour as we drive to Milford Sound along one of the
most scenic roads in the world through the Southern Alps. Before reaching Milford
Sound we shall have a picnic lunch in the coach. At our destination we take to the
water for a scenic cruise through the fjord which stretches 22km to the open sea.
The Sound is dominated by the grandeur of Mitre Peak and the Bowen Falls. Then
back to our hotel in Te Anau.
DAY 21 (B, D): We visit picturesque Lake Manapouri with its back drop of rugged
mountains and then follow the Southern Scenic Route to Invercargill, one of the
world’s southern most cities. On arrival we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the area,
including a visit to Bluff for a photo opportunity at the famous signpost pointing to
all of the world’s various destinations.
DAY 22 (B, D): Before leaving Invercargill we visit the Southland Museum and Art
Gallery. There are excellent exhibits tracing the history of the area and this is home
to several tuatara – a New Zealand native reptile. We then drive through some of
the country’s most densely populated sheep country via Balclutha to reach the “The
Edinburgh of the South “– Dunedin. Upon arrival we visit shall have a sightseeing
tour including visits to Baldwin Street (officially the steepest street in the world) and
the historic railway station.
DAY 23 (B, D): This morning we have a guided tour of Olveston House, an
impressive dwelling dating from the early 20th century that is still home to all the
lavish furnishings and art collections. Then we head towards the coast to visit the
Moeraki Boulders. Next we call at Oamaru where we have time to look at the ‘White
Stone City’ and continue past Benmore and Otematata, to our overnight hotel in
Twizel.
DAY 24 (B, D): A day for spectacular sights. We head north to skirt the shore of Lake
Pukaki to Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Time is available to enjoy
an optional scenic flight over the ancient rivers of ice and the West Coast Glaciers
(weather permitting). Travelling to Tekapo we witness the magnificent blue waters
of Lake Tekapo. Here we visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the statue of
the Collie dog, before travelling the vast Mackenzie Basin, over Burke’s Pass through
Fairlie, Geraldine, Ashburton and across the Canterbury Plains into Christchurch
where we stay for two nights.
DAY 25 (B, D): Today we join the famous TranzAlpine train for a scenic ride up into
the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass. We leave the train here and
join our coach for the journey back to Christchurch by an equally scenic route. There
will be some time this afternoon to view the rebuilding of the city centre after the
2010 and 2011 earthquakes. This evening we have a farewell dinner at the Curator’s
House Restaurant.
DAY 26 (B): Farewell to New Zealand. This morning we are transferred to Christchurch
International Airport to join our direct daytime Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore.
On arrival we transfer to a central four star hotel for overnight and breakfast.
DAY 27 (B): Another full day to enjoy the many attractions of Singapore with tickets
for the hop on, hop off bus and many attractions. Evening transfer to airport for
overnight flight to London.
DAY 28: We arrive at Heathrow early in the morning and will be met by transport to
take us back to our homes.
A more detailed itinerary is available on request
Long Haul
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