SOUTHERN SPLENDOR
6 days / 5 nights
Christchurch - Queenstown - Milford sound - Mt Cook
TOUR ENQUIRY
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, 'The Garden City', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 02: CHRISTCHURCH - QUEENSTOWN (B)
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue south to the small town of Twizel before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown
DAY 03: MILFORD SOUND (B)
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown
DAY 04: QUEENSTOWN (B)
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.
DAY 05: QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH (B)
Depart Te Anau this morning and travel through the town of Gore to reach Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city. You will be transferred to Bluff to collect the Stewart Island ferry. On arrival in Oban on Stewart Island, you will enjoy a guided tour of the island by mini coach. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
DAY 06: DEPARTURE (B)
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your SWV Vacation!
Please note:
Accommodation is based on Run of House rooms unless otherwise stated. Seaview and lakeview rooms will incur a supplementary charge. If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, similar accommodation will be provided and a surcharge may apply. SWV will endeavor to provide accommodation of a similar standard as requested, however as the choice of accommodation is limited in remote areas, we will use the best available options
Transport
Seat in Coad basis
With all seat in coach packages including a private meet and great on arrival,you will be transferred by private car to your hotel and not have to think about finding your way through the airport or driving directions after your long flight!
The remainder of your Seat in Coach holiday will be using a premier fleet of high quality, tourist coaches with driver/guides and commentary of most routes. Majority coach services include hotel pickups and drop off's so you do not have to arrange any further transfers.
HOTELS AND PRICING
Available throughout the year
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Christchurch - Queenstown
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Lake Tekapo
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Lake Wakatipu
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Lake Te Anau
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Homer tunnel
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Milford Sound cruise
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Bowen falls
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Lake Pukaki
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Aoraki Mt Cook
What's Included
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Mildford day tour
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Transfers
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Daily breakfast
What's Not Included
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Return Airfare with taxes.
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Visa Fees if applicable.
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Medical Insurance.
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Peak season surcharges if applicable.
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Any compulsory Room Supplements on tour.
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Meals other than specified.
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Items of personal nature.
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Tipping and Portage.
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Entrance fees if applicable.
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G.S.T @ 3.65%
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Bank charges
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Anything not specified in the Inclusions List
Tour Dates
Tour Highlights
Optional Tours: Queesntown
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Puzzling world
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Queesntown rafting
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Challenge rafting
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Skyline Gondola
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AJ Hackett bungy
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Shotover Canyon swing
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Shotover jet
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Ziptrek Ecotours
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Goldfields mining center