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 Botanic 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/DUNEDIN
Travel from Queenstown to Dunedin. View Otago’s unspoiled landscape
as your journey takes you into rugged, pioneering landscape.
Day 6: DUNEDIN
This morning you are at leisure so visit the Jacobean Olveston
House, take a walk around the city and view the statue of Robert
Burns and the University of Otago or you may like to take a guided
tour of Larnach Castle or a stroll around Glenfalloch Gardens.
This afternoon you will be taken on a tour of the Otago Peninsula
including the renowned Royal Albatross Colony (seasonal).
Day
7: DUNEDIN/CHRISTCHURCH
Further time at leisure this morning to enjoy the historic sights
of Dunedin or perhaps a visit to the art gallery or last minute
shopping before the return journey to Christchurch where your
tour concludes.
