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Day 1 Christchurch - Queenstown

Cross the Canterbury Plains and over numerous snow fed rivers. Follow the base of the Southern Alps before ascending Burkes Pass. Pass Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Arriving Mt. Cook time may allow for an optional scenic flight. Cross the Mackenzie Country with its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps. Traverse Lindis Pass before hugging the banks of the Kawarau Gorge to arrive Queenstown.

Overnight The Stables B & B for 3 nights

Day 2 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 Bob's Peak, white water rafting, or a thrilling bungy jump. Included is the Bob's Peak gondola ride for magnificent alpine views.

Day 3 Milford Day Excursion

Round Lake Wakatipu and cross northern Southland to reach Te Anau. Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging glacier valleys, pristine temperate rain forest and towering peaks. Exiting the Homer Tunnel arrive at Milford Sound. Cruise on the Sound and inspect up close the cascading waterfalls, sea life and towering rock faces which rise over 5000 ft. Leaving Milford retrace your travels to Queenstown.

Day 4 Queenstown - Dunedin

Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its thundering river to Cromwell. The Cromwell Gorge precedes the impressive Clyde Dam. Pass the extensive orchards of the Alexandra and Roxbourgh regions prior to descending down the Manuka Gorge to reach the fertile South Taieri Plains. From here it is a just a short distance to Dunedin.

Overnight Deacons B & B

Day 5 Dunedin - Christchurch

The morning is free to explore Dunedin. This afternoon depart Dunedin over Kilmog Hill, join the coast passing Blue Skin Bay and Katiki Beach to arrive in Oamaru. View the town's fine Victorian stone buildings. Cross the Canterbury Plains to the Port of Timaru prior to reaching Christchurch - the Garden city.