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Daily departures - Self drive and coach options
New Zealand’s South Island offers rugged mountains, glacial lakes, vast plains, remote fiords and beautiful golden sand beaches.
You have the choice of New Zealand full service hotel accommodation, self-catering motel accommodation or New Zealand budget hostel accommodation. Choose what suits your holiday budget and style.
You can self drive with your own New Zealand rental car (choice of 3 car types) or opt to travel by first class scheduled coach services. Select the New Zealand transport that you prefer.
Simply refer to the price panels to see the accommodation and transport price options and sightseeing inclusions.
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| Duration |
5 Days |
| Tour code |
TR C15 |
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Itinerary
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| 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) |
optional
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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) |
optional
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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 |
optional
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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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$1276
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$1006
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$835
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Single
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$1949
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$1410
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$1067
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| Self Drive - Small |
Share Twin
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$905
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$635
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$464
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Single
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$1810
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$1271
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$928
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| Self Drive - Medium |
Share Twin
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$934
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$665
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$493
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Single
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$1868
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$1329
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$987
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| Self Drive - Large |
Share Twin
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$987
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$717
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$546
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Single
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$1974
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$1435
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$1092
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(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
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Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 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 $219.50pp
- Option 2: Milford Sound cruise only (for self drive travellers),
$75pp(departs 12 noon & 1pm), $60pp (departs 11am & 2pm)
Optional add-ons: Franz Josef Glaicer
- Option 1: Half day Guided Walk (4.5 hours),
$90pp, reporting time 12.30pm
Optional add-ons: self drive option
- TranzAlpine train supplement $145pp
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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 |
Discovery Lodge or similar |
Hostel |
YHA or similar |
If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.
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| Duration |
6 Days |
| Tour code |
TR C2 |
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Itinerary
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| Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin |
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- farming towns of Oamaru & Timaru
- rolling hills & ocean views
- Scottish heritage of Dunedin on the harbour
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| Day 2: Dunedin - Te Anau |
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- resort town on Lake Te Anau
- gateway to Fiordland National Park
- beautiful Te Anau Caves & glowworm grotto cruise (included)
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| Day 3: Te Anau - Queenstown |
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- rolling rich farmland of Southland
- skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
- resort town for adventure and fun
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| Day 4: In Queenstown |
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- free day for sightseeing
- adventure or relax, your choice
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| Day 5: Queenstown - Wanaka |
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- Bannockburn & Lakes Hayes wine country
- enjoy tranquil Lake Wanaka
- cafes along the waterfront
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| Day 6 : Wanaka - Mt Cook - Christchurch |
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- raw alpine Mackenzie country terrain
- turquoise Lakes Pukaki & Tekapo
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, home of NZ's highest peak
- flat plains & rolling farmland of Canterbury
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Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
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Fares and Pricing:
| Tour Code: TR C2 |
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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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$1134
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$886
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$720
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Single
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$1801
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$1304
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$974
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| Self Drive - Small |
Share Twin
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$1014
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$766
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$601
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Single
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$1959
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$1462
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$1132
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| Self Drive - Medium |
Share Twin
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$1049
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$801
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$636
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Single
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$2029
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$1532
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$1202
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| Self Drive - Large |
Share Twin
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$1113
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$864
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$699
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Single
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$2156
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$1659
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$1329
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(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
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Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person
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Includes:
- coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
- coach option - transfers within itinerary
- rental car option - 6 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
- 5 nights' accommodation as selected
- Te Anau glowworm caves
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Accommodation Directory
| Location - Dunedin |
Location - Te Anau |
| Hotel |
Southern Cross Hotel or similar |
Hotel |
Luxmore Lodge or similar |
| Motel |
Cable Court Motel or similar |
Motel |
Anchorage Motel or similar |
| Hostel |
Next Stop Backpackers or similar |
Hostel |
YHA or similar |
| Location - Queenstown |
Location - Wanaka |
| Hotel |
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
Hotel |
Edgewater Resort or similar |
| Motel |
Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
Motel |
Fairway Motel or similar |
| Hostel |
Discovery Lodge or similar |
Hostel |
YHA or similar |
If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.
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| Duration |
10 Days |
| Tour code |
TR C5 |
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Itinerary
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| Day 1: Christchurch - Nelson OR Picton - Nelson |
optional
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- travel via vineyards of Marlborough to sunny Nelson
- famous for seafood and wine
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| Day 2: In Nelson |
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- renowned for arts, crafts, seafood & fine wine
- Art and Craft tour (included)
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| Day 3: Nelson - Punakaiki |
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- follow Buller River to Westport
- Paparoa National Park, subtropical rainforest
- pancake rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki
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| Day 4: Punakaiki - Fox Glacier |
optional
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- enjoy Westland National Park, forests and reserves
- mirror lakes and glaciers fringed by native rainforests
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| Day 5: In Fox Glacier |
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- optional guided walk or heli-hike, bush walks, eco tours
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| Day 6: Fox Glacier - Wanaka |
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- Mt Aspiring National Park – World Heritage Area
- tranquil Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka
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| Day 7: Wanaka - Queenstown |
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- morning lake cruise and remote island bush walk (included)
- fruit growing region of Cromwell (included)
- evening Skyline Gondola for spectacular views
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| Day 8: In Queenstown |
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- action or relaxation, Queenstown has plenty to offer
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| Day 9: In Queenstown |
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- perhaps go further a field today to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
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| Day 10: Queenstown - Christchurch |
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- views of Mt Cook from Lake Pukaki
- turquoise water of Lake Tekapo with the church
- Christchurch, Garden City of cafes, parks & gardens
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Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
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Fares and Pricing:
| Tour Code: TR C5 |
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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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$1878
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$1556
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$1177
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Single
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$3039
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$2394
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$1638
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| Self Drive - Small |
Share Twin
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$1822
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$1500
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$1121
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Single
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$3410
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$2766
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$2009
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| Self Drive - Medium |
Share Twin
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$1888
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$1565
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$1187
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Single
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$3542
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$2897
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$2141
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| Self Drive - Large |
Share Twin
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$2000
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$1678
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$1300
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Single
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$3767
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$3122
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$2366
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(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
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Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person
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Includes:
- coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
- rental car option - 10 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
- coach option - transfers within itinerary
- 9 nights' accommodation as selected
- Nelson art & craft tour
- Wanaka lake cruise & guided walk
- Skyline Gondola cable car
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Accommodation Directory
| Location - Nelson |
Location - Punakaiki |
| Hotel |
Rutherford Hotel or similar |
Hotel |
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Riverlodge or similar |
Motel |
Paparoa Park Motel or similar |
| Hostel |
YHA or similar |
Hostel |
The Nikau Retreat YHA or similar |
| Location - Fox Glacier |
Location - Wanaka |
| Hotel |
Fox Glacier Hotel or similar |
Hotel |
Edgewater Resort or similar |
| Motel |
The Westhaven or similar |
Motel |
Fairway Motel or similar |
| Hostel |
Ivory Tower or similar |
Hostel |
YHA or similar |
| Location - Queenstown |
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| Hotel |
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
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| Motel |
Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
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| Hostel |
Discovery Lodge or similar |
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If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.
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