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travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-
climate wine region.
Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park
DAY 8: Masterton - Greytown
- Wellington (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before travelling
to Greytown where you see the most complete
example of original Victorian wooden architecture.
Drive through the scenic Rimutaka Mountain Range
into Wellington, where you will enjoy a city tour of
the nation’s capital which will highlight the history
and culture on show here.
Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
DAY 9: Wellington - Picton
- Blenheim (B,D)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore
Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with
exhibits that embrace both Maori and European
views. This afternoon board the Interislander
Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the
Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board
your coach for the short journey to Blenheim.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Marlborough
DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura
- Christchurch (B,D)
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its
food and wine, then travel to the seaside village
of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of
Christchurch.
Hotel Distinction Christchurch
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Franz Josef (B,D)
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as
one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel
over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular
gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in
the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach
and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone
before continuing to the township of Franz Josef
where time is available to experience a scenic flight
(optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular
glaciers.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Douglas Wing)
DAY 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B)
See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue
via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty
before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year
round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake
Wakatipu. This evening is free and you may choose
to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort
(Lakeview Room. 2 nights)
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day. There are plenty