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TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey.
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Escape to the peace & tranquillity of Doubtful
Sound for an overnight cruise on the Fiordland
Navigator. Your overnight experience includes:
• Cruise on a traditionally designed vessel
• Cabins with private ensuite
• Superb evening carvery buffet and cooked
breakfast prepared freshly by an onboard chef
• Tender craft and kayaking activities
• Knowledgeable nature guide
• Relaxation time to view the fiords spectacular
waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife
DAY 7: Rotorua - Wellington (B,D)
Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to
the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake
Taupo for some free time before travelling via the
Tongariro National Park to the capital city of New
Zealand, Wellington.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe Room.
2 nights)
DAY 8: Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore
Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa,
New Zealand’s National Museum. Reboard your
coach for an extensive city tour which showcases
the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time
this afternoon and this evening is also at leisure.
DAY 9: Wellington - Kaikoura
- Christchurch (B,D)
This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross
the Cook Strait and enjoy the scenery as you
travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton.
Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail
journey. Meet your Ultimate Coach in the fishing
village of Kaikoura for the journey to Christchurch.
Hotel The George or similar (2 nights)
DAY 10: Christchurch (B)
Today visit the International Antarctic Centre
designed to provide an informative account of life
in Antarctica, followed by an introductory city tour
of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey
on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure.
This evening is also free to enjoy one of the many
eateries near your hotel.
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Fox Glacier (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 Ultimate Coach and travel the rugged West
Coast to the township of Fox Glacier where time
is available to experience a scenic flight over the
spectacular glaciers (optional, weather permitting).
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B)
See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south via the Haast Pass, an area
of stunning beauty before arriving into Arrowtown
to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to
picturesque Queenstown. This evening is free, and
you may choose to dine out at one of the many
fine restaurants.
Hotel Heritage Queenstown or similar (2 nights)
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day to explore Queenstown with
many optional activities available. 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 seasonal
menu at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner
enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS
Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your
return cruise.
DAY 14: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)
Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. Enjoy a
picnic lunch as you cruise across a glacial lake. A
short ride over the Wilmot Pass brings you to the
boarding point to join the Fiordland Navigator for
an amazing overnight experience. As you cruise
through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound,
naturalist guides will provide commentary. When
evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet
prepared by the onboard chef.
Overnight Fiordland Navigator
DAY 15: Doubtful Sound - Te Anau (B,D)
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before
heading back to Deep Cove for the trip to
Manapouri. Return to the wharf and meet your
Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Anau where
you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin. At
Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station,
board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey
through spectacular scenery only accessible by
rail. On arrival at Pukerangi, meet your Ultimate
Coach for the journey back to Dunedin.
Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel (2 nights)
DAY 17: Dunedin (B,D)
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle for a guided tour followed by time to
wander around this Garden of International
Significance. Enjoy an Ultimate High Tea served in
the Grand Ballroom. Return to Dunedin for a city
tour followed by some free time.
DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,L,SD)
This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous
for its limestone. Continue north to Pleasant
Point Museum and Railway for a short rail
experience followed by lunch and time to explore
the preserved heritage of the South Canterbury
railway. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with
selected beverages and your new friends.
Hotel The George or similar
DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
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