| Day 1: Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown |
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- flat farmland & braided rivers on the Canterbury Plain
- cross Burkes Pass to the arid McKenzie basin, spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook, NZ’s highest peak
- deep glacial lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki
- rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown
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| Day 2: Milford Sound Day Excursion (optional extra) |
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- skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu
- through the Homer Tunnel
- rainforests of Fiordland National Park
- cruise Milford Sound, world famous Mitre Peak
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Day 3: Queenstown - Franz Josef (or stay an extra night in
Queenstown in lieu of one night at Franz) |
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- gold rush relics of the Kawarau Gorge
- beautiful Lakes Wanaka and Hawea
- cross Haast Pass into glacier country
- Mt Aspiring & Westland National Parks
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| Day 4: Franz Josef |
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- coach option - shuttle to view Franz Josef Glacier
- a close up experience of this frozen river of ice
- optional half day hike and heli-hike also available - ask for details
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| Day 5: Franz Josef - Greymouth - Christchurch |
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- drive through lush native forests to Greymouth
- coach option – TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
- self drive option – cross Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch (train option available)
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Extra days available on request.
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Fares and Pricing:
| Tour Code: TR C15 |
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Hotel
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Motel
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Hostel
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| Seat-in-Coach |
Share Twin
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$1315
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$1034
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$865
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Single
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$1933
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$1465
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$1127
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| Self Drive - Small |
Share Twin
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$954
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$673
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$504
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Single
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$1814
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$1345
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$1107
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| Self Drive - Medium |
Share Twin
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$984
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$703
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$534
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Single
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$1875
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$1406
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$1068
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| Self Drive - Large |
Share Twin
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$1039
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$758
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$589
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Single
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$1985
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$1517
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$1179
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(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
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Prices valid from 1 June 2008 to 30 September 2009 and are priced per person
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Includes:
- coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
- rental car option - 5 days' hire, unlimited kms & standard insurance (subject to excess)
- coach option - transfers within itinerary
- 4 nights' accommodation as selected
- coach option - shuttle to Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint
- coach option - Greymouth/Christchurch by TranzAlpine train (optional extra for self drive)
Optional add-ons: Milford Sound
- Option 1: Milford Sound day excursion by coach
with cruise and snack pack lunch $239.50pp
- Option 2: Milford Sound cruise only (for self drive travellers),
$70pp(departs 12 noon), $82 (departs 1pm), $70pp (departs 11am & 2pm)
Optional add-ons: Franz Josef Glaicer
- Option 1: Half day Guided Walk (4.5 hours),
$97pp, reporting time 12.30pm
Optional add-ons: self drive option
- TranzAlpine train supplement $150pp
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Accommodation Directory
| Location - Queenstown |
Location - Franz Josef |
| Hotel |
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
Hotel |
Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (Graham Wing) or similar |
| Motel |
Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
Motel |
Punga Grove or similar |
| Hostel |
YHA Central or similar |
Hostel |
YHA or similar |
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