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Daily departures - Self drive and coach options

Duration 1 Day
Tour code TW50

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
optional sightseeing 
  • early departure from Queenstown by Real Journeys
  • travel along shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • short break at Lake Te Anau
  • Fiordland National Park
  • rain forests of Eglinton Valley, cross the Alps at
  • through Homer Tunnel (1,200m long) to Cleddeau Valley
  • 1.30pm depart on cruise of Milford Sound, including snack pack lunch
  • towering peaks, cool mists of tall waterfalls
  • world famous Mitre Peak
  • opportunity to see southern fur seals, dolphins and birdlife
  • 3.15pm reboard coach
  • 7.30pm arrive Queenstown

 

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW50        
Seat-in-Coach
Tour Price
 
$215
 
Prices valid from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • central Queenstown accommodation pick up & drop off
  • coach travel as per itinerary

Optional Extra

  • Picnic Lunch addtional $14.50

 

 If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 

Duration 2 Days
Tour code TW50N

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Milford Sound
optional sightseeing 
  • 8.30am - Depart Queenstown by Real Journeys
  • beautiful Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables ranges, Lake Te Anau
  • lunch break at Te Anau (own cost)
  • Fiordland National Park, Rainforests of Eglinton Valley,
  • 4.30pm - Depart for your overnight cruise on board
  • towering peaks and the cool mists of tall waterfalls, world famous Mitre Peak (1695m), opportunity to see southern fur seals, dolphins and birdlife, kayaking, explore the coastline in the tender vessel
  • a 4 course buffet dinner is included

 

   Day 2: Milford Sound - Queenstown
optional sightseeing 
  • a cooked breakfast is served on board
  • 9.30am - Disembark and travel back to Queenstown by coach
  • 3.30pm - Arrive Queenstown

 

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW50N   Overnight Cruise / Ensuite
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
 
$527
 
 
Single
 
$820
 
Prices valid from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • central Queenstown accommodation pick up & drop off
  • coach travel as per itinerary
  • overnight cruise in ensuite cabin
  • 4 course buffet dinner, cooked or continental breakfast

 

 If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 

Duration 1 Day
Tour code TW58

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
optional sightseeing 
  • 6.45am depart Queenstown by Real Journeys, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • Cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri to West Arm
  • 10.30am depart by coach over the Wilmot Pass, see dense rainforest on the Wilmot Pass
  • 11.45am depart Deep Cove for your three hour cruise on beautiful Doubtful Sound, waterfalls, rainforest and mountains, chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and rare Fiordland crested penguins
  • visit the Manapouri Underground Power Station by coach
  • 5.30pm return to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri and reboard coach
  • 7.30pm arrive Queenstown

 

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW58        
Seat-in-Coach
Tour Price
 
$312
 
Prices valid from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • central Queenstown accommodation pick up & drop off
  • coach travel as per itinerary

Optional Extra

  • Picnic Lunch addtional $14.50

 If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 

Duration 2 Days
Tour code TW58N

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound
optional sightseeing 
  • 8.15am - Report to the Fiordland Travel Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf
  • 8.30am - Depart Queenstown by Real Journeys, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • 12.00pm - Arrive at Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapouri. (Boxed lunch included)
  • 12.30pm - Cruise picturesque Lake Manapouri to West Arm, then coach over the Wilmot Pass
  • see dense rainforest on the Wilmot Pass
  • 3.00pm - Depart Deep Cove for your overnight cruise on board
  • cruise on beautiful Doubtful Sound. See waterfalls, rainforest and mountains. Chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and rare Fiordland crested penguins,
  • a 4 course buffet dinner is included

 

   Day 2: Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
optional sightseeing 
  • a cooked breakfast is included on board
  • 10.00am - Disembark and retrace route over Wilmot Pass and Lake Manapouri
  • 12.00pm - Return to Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapouri
  • 3.30pm - Arrive Queenstown

 

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW58N  
Overnight Cruise / Ensuite
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
 
$632
 
 
Single
 
$1056
 
Prices valid from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • central Queenstown accommodation pick up & drop off
  • coach travel as per itinerary
  • Lake Manapouri cruise
  • overnight cruise in ensuite cabin
  • choice of tender craft trip or sea kayaking
  • 3 course buffet dinner, cooked or continental breakfast
  • boxed lunch day 1

 

 If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 

Duration 3 Days
Tour code TW59

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound - Te Anau
optional sightseeing 
  • from Queenstown,travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • cruise Lake Manapouri to West Arm (boxed lunch included)
  • by coach over the densely rainforested Wilmot Pass
  • 3 hour cruise from Deep Cove
  • cruise on beautiful Doubtful Sound, opportunity to see bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, rare Fiordland crested penguins
  • return to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri
  • overnight Te Anau

 

   Day 2: At Te Anau
optional sightseeing 
  • morning at leisure by the lake
  • afternoon cruise across Lake Te Anau to the glowworm grotto
  • underground boat trip into limestone caverns
  • return to Te Anau late afternoon

 

   Day 3: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
optional sightseeing 
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Homer Tunnel, towering peaks, cool mists of tall waterfalls, world famous Mitre Peak
  • arrive Milford Sound for cruise of Milford Sound (including snack pack lunch)
  • waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife
  • early evening arrive Queenstown by the lake
 
Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW59  
Hotel
Motel
Hostel
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
$924
$857
$800
 
Single
$1153
$1018
$905
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$833
$765
$709
 
Single
$1200
$1065
$953
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$850
$783
$727
 
Single
$1235
$1100
$988
Self Drive - Large
Share Twin
$882
$815
$758
 
Single
$1299
$1164
$1051
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 3 days' hire, unlimited kms and insurance
  • 2 nights' accommodation as selected
  • Lake Manapouri cruise
  • Doubtful Sound cruise
  • Te Anau glowworm cave tour
  • Milford Sound cruise
  • snack pack lunch Milford and Doubtful (coach option)

 

If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 Accommodation Directory

  Location - Te Anau  
  Hotel Luxmore Hotel or similar  
  Motel Anchorage Motel or similar    
  Hostel YHA or similar    

 

Duration 3 Days
Tour code TW54

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Fox Glacier
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • beautiful lakes Wanaka and Hawea
  • Makarora, gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • spectacular ocean views from Knights Point
  • Fox Glacier in the heart of the Westland National Park

 

   Day 2: Fox Glacier Walk
  • morning guided walk on Fox Glacier
  • a close up experience of the spectacular features on this huge river of ice
  • duration 3.5 - 4 hours
  • a heli-hike option is also available - details on request
  • afternoon at leisure

Suggested Sightseeing:

  • a helicopter flight over the glaciers and mountain peaks
  • local native bush walks
  • beautiful Lake Matheson

 

   Day 3: Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch
optional sightseeing 
  • drive through native forests to Greymouth
  • coach option - TranzAlpine train to Christchurch over great viaducts & through tunnels
  • cross the Canterbury Plains
  • self drive option - cross Arthur's Pass to Christchurch (train option available - see below)
 
Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW54  
Hotel
Motel
Hostel
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
$672
$711
$599
 
Single
$855
$934
$710
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$427
$467
$354
 
Single
$749
$829
$604
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$444
$484
$372
 
Single
$784
$864
$639
Self Drive - Large
Share Twin
$476
$516
$403
 
Single
$848
$927
$702
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 3 days hire, unlimited kms & insurance
  • coach option - transfers within itinerary
  • 2 nights' accommodation as selected
  • Fox Glacier half day guided walk
  • coach option - Greymouth/Christchurch by TranzAlpine train (optional extra for self drive

Optional add-ons: Self drive option

  • TranzAlpine™ train supplement: $145.00 per person

If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 Accommodation Directory

  Location - Fox Glacier  
  Hotel Fox Glacier Hotel or similar    
  Motel The Westhaven Motel or similar    
  Hostel Ivory Towers Backpackers or similar   

 

Duration 3 Days
Tour code TW62

Itinerary

   Day 1: Queenstown - Invercargill  
  • rolling farmland of Southland Plains
  • southern city, foundered by Scottish pioneers

 

   Day 2: Invercargill - Catlins Coast - Dunedin
optional sightseeing 
  • travel via Curio Bay, Papatowai & Owaka (Catlins Coast)
  • opportunity for many short walks
  • remote region rich in native wildlife
  • Hector's dolphins, sea lions, fur seals & yellow eyed penguins

 

   Day 3: Dunedin - Christchurch
optional sightseeing 
  • Dunedin, built on the gold rush
  • trough Oamaru, famous for local white stone and blue penguins
  • Timaru on the shores of Caroline bay
 
 
Please note: If you are self driving & wish to overnight in the Catlins area for more wildlife watching opportunities, please ask and we will customise an itinerary for you.
     

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TW62  
Hotel
Motel
Hostel
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
$572
$485
$417
 
Single
$821
$646
$510
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$387
$300
$232
 
Single
$775
$600
$464
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$405
$317
$249
 
Single
$810
$635
$499
Self Drive - Large
Share Twin
$436
$349
$281
 
Single
$873
$698
$562
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

Includes:

  • coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
  • coach option - central accomodation transfers within itinerary
  • rental car option - 3 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
  • 2 nights' accommodation as selected
  • coach option - full day Catlins tour

 

If you'd like to book this tour or send us a query, click here.

 Accommodation Directory

  Location - Invercargill   Location - Dunedin
  Hotel Ascot Park Hotel or similar   Hotel Southern Cross Hotel or similar
  Motel Balmoral Lodge or similar   Motel Cable Court Motel or similar
  Hostel YHA or similar   Hostel Next Stop Backpackers or similar