Price Includes

• 1 night Christchurch
• 3 nights Queenstown
• 2 nights Franz Josef Glacier
• Mt Cook & Westland National Parks
• Cruise spectacular Milford Sound
• TranzAlpine scenic rail journey
 
Glaciers

Independent Tour 7 Days LK1

Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Perhaps visit the Arts Center, the Botanic Gardens, the museum or an art gallery. Accommodation: Christchurch, The Elms Hotel (Standard), Copthorne Central Hotel (First Class), Millennium Hotel (Deluxe).

Day 2 Christchurch / Mt Cook / Queenstown
Travel south, across the Canterbury Plains, through the MacKenzie Country via Lake Tekapo where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue along the Tasman River to Mt Cook National Park. Consider a scenic helicopter flight over some of New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery. Continue on to the Lindis Pass, and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Accommodation: Queenstown, Kingsgate Hotel Terraces (Standard), Copthorne Lakefront (First Class), Heritage Hotel (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 3 Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park. From the Homer Tunnel emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise for an unforgettable experience of this majestic fiord. Return to Queenstown.

Day 4 Queenstown
Today is at leisure.

Day 5 Queenstown / Franz Josef Glacier
Travel north today via Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue on to Franz Josef Glacier. Accommodation: Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (Standard, First Class and Deluxe) for two nights.

Day 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Today is at leisure.

Day 7 Franz Josef / Christchurch
Travel to Greymouth and board the TranzAlpine train for a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery through the Southern Alps which divide the South Island. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving at approximately 6:40 pm.

LK1 & LS1 - Glaciers

 Land cost per person Twin Room Single Room Breakfast Supp.
 Coach
 01 Apr 06-31 Mar 07
 Standard
 First Class
 Deluxe
$1108
$1137
$1270
$1556
$1627
$1865
$141
$165
$167
 Self Drive
 01 Apr 06-19 Oct 06
 Standard
 First Class
 Deluxe
$777
$819
$924
$1386
$1470
$1680
$137
$154
$168

 

• Meals and sightseeing included as specified in the itinerary.
• Day 3 subject to road and weather conditions.
• Self Drive prices are “from.” Seasonal supplements apply.

Rates subject to change without notice and may not reflect the current exchange rate.

 
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