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Tour Details . . .
Christchurch to Christchurch
Departs Daily
5 Days from $NZ 845
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Costs below
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Highlights . . .
Queenstown
West Coast Glaciers
Scenic Southern Alps
Mt Cook
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Day 1 Christchurch - Glaciers
Cross the Canterbury Plains on the
TranzAlpine train. Following the banks of the Waimakariri River
reach the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass. Exiting the Otira
Tunnel its on to Greymouth. Farewelling the train board your coach.
Drive through stands of native forest and over swift flowing rivers
to arrive at the Glaciers.
Tonight will be at either Fox
or Franz Josef Glacier.
Day 2 Glaciers
The day is free for activities. Popular
are glacier and bush walks or a scenic flight with an on snow landing.
Alternatively just sit back and enjoy the delightful alpine scenery.
Day 3 Glaciers - Queenstown
Pass by pristine lakes and forests.
Cross the Haast River before climbing alongside lofty peaks and
cascading waterfalls to Haast Pass. Descending to Otago hug the
shores of Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan to reach Cromwell. The
Kawaerau Gorge with its thundering river prelude Lake Hayes and
the beautiful resort town of Queenstown
Day 4 Queenstown
A free day to explore this premier
resort with its extensive range of attractions. Suggested activities
include a Skippers Canyon excursion, a Lake cruise on the Earnslaw
and a ride on the Shotover Jet. The daring may consider parapenting
off Bobs Peak, white water rafting, or a thrilling bungy jump.
Included is the Bobs Peak (and light refreshments) gondola
ride for the magnificent alpine views.
Day 5 Queenstown - Christchurch
Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau
Gorge with its thundering river. Pass Cromwell and along the shores
of Lake Dunstan before traversing the Lindis Pass. Cross the Mackenzie
Country with its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps.
Arriving Mt. Cook time allows for an optional scenic flight. Pass
Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo before travelling over the Canterbury Plains
to reach Christchurch.
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