Day
1: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, the ‘Garden City’ you will be met
and transferred to your hotel, or if taking the Self Drive option,
you can pick your car up from the airport depot. We suggest that
you take the chance to enjoy an historic tram ride, go shopping
or visit the botanical gardens.
Day
2: CHRISTCHURCH/MOUNT COOK/QUEENSTOWN
(Optional meal plans begin today)
Today travel south, across the Canterbury Plains, through the
Mackenzie country via Lake Tekapo where you can view the solitary
Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue alongside the Tasman River
to Mount Cook National Park. Consider a scenic flight over some
of New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery. Continue on to the Lindis
Pass, and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown, New Zealand’s
adventure capital.
Day
3: MILFORD SOUND DAY EXCURSION
(Subject to road and weather conditions)
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to
the Fiordland National Park. View the mirror lakes as you continue
through the Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel emerge into
the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise, for
an unforgettable experience, and explore the wonder of this majestic
fiord. Journey to the mouth of the sound and see the seals and
dolphins, which inhabit this part of the world. Return to Queenstown
Day
4: QUEENSTOWN
A free day to enjoy the many leisure pursuits on offer. Staff
at “The Station” can assist with information and reservations
for the huge selection of things to see and do.
Day
5: QUEENSTOWN/FRANZ JOSEF
Travel north today via Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Enjoy the rugged
West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue on to Franz
Josef.
Day
6: FRANZ JOSEF
Today is at leisure and we suggest a helicopter landing or a guided
walk onto the glacier (own expense).
Day
7: FRANZ JOSEF/CHRISTCHURCH
Today travel to Christchurch, where your tour concludes.
