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. The rest of the
day is at leisure - 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. We suggest 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
Your tour arrangements conclude this morning.
