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Enjoy an ultimate escape to New Zealand’s dramatic South Island
10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape
TOUR CODE: UGPSI10
2020 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Sep 1, 10
Oct 2, 16
Nov 1, 15
Dec 9, 15
2021 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Jan 2
Feb 4, 17
Mar 1, 19
May 6
SEASONAL OFFER
Save $175 pp on highlighted departure dates.
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
Tour includes transfers in NZ, Ultimate
20 seat coach travel, 4.5 star accommodation,
most meals, sightseeing and attractions.
TOUR ONLY
CAD$
TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON $5709
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1944
PRE / POST STAYS Twin share Single
CHRISTCHURCH $186 $372
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to availability.
Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$).
The Milford Sound Cruise continues to be the highest rated
South Island attraction by our travellers.
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Lunch
• Larnach Castle*
• City sights tour of Christchurch and Dunedin
*Guided tour.
ITINERARY
(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D)
On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by
a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will
transfer you to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a
complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your
travelling companions.
Hotel Sudima Christchurch City
DAY 2: 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 Te Waonui Forest Retreat
DAY 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B)
See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south along the West Coast to Fox
Glacier. 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 to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel Heritage Queenstown or similar (2 nights)
ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
• Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury
leather reclining seats on a full-size vehicle,
2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• 9 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• 2 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 1 rail journey
• 2 cruises
• All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• Souvenir group photo
MEALS
• 9 cooked breakfasts
• 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty
dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch
• 1 picnic lunch
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
DAY 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day with plenty of optional
activities to choose from. You may wish to enjoy
the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of
the scenic Skippers Canyon or to get up close
to a Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake
Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax
and enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner
featuring a menu of seasonal, fresh and locally
sourced food at the Colonel’s Homestead. After
dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the
TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you
cruise back to Queenstown.
DAY 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before
travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village
where you visit the Lakes District Museum. This
innovative museum is heavily involved in the
protection of the historic buildings scattered
around town. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to
Fiordland. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau
Glowworm Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights)
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