16 Day South and North Island Tour ex Christchurch

Day One - Christchurch

On arrival in Christchurch have the afternoon to explore the beautiful �Garden City'.

Highlights include; the International Antarctic Centre, the historic Arts Centre, award winning Art Gallery, Cathedral and gardens.

Accommodation: Overnight in Christchurch

Day Two - Christchurch to Greymouth to Franz Josef
From Christchurch the Transalpine train to Greymouth, this train journey rates as one of the top 5 train trips in the world!

Highly recommended  a tour of the Montheiths Brewery, world famous on the West Coast, free tasting included!

From Greymouth head south to either Franz Josef or Fox townships.  These are both great bases from which to explore the glaciers.

Highlights include; Heli-hiking, glacier flights, or a good old fashioned walk up the glaciers!

Accommodation: Overnight in Franz Josef

Day Three - Franz Josef to Wanaka

From the glaciers travel south along the west coast to Wanaka.

Accommodation: Overnight in Wanaka

Day Four - Wanaka to Queenstown

From Wanaka Travel in land to the �Adventure Capital of New Zealand'. There is outstanding variety of activities to do in Queenstown.

Accommodation: Overnight in Queenstown

Day Five - Queenstown

Accommodation: Overnight in Queenstown

Day Six - Queenstown to Milford Sound to Queenstown

Today experience Milford Sound, take a return day trip from Queenstown on board a luxury coach.

Accommodation: Overnight in Queenstown

Day Seven - Mt Cook

From Queenstown take the scenic drive up through the McKenzie county to Mt Cook. Mount Cook will be the highlight of your day.

Accommodation: Overnight in Mt Cook

Day Eight - Christchurch

Continue the journey up through the scenic state highway 74.

Accommodation: Overnight in Christchurch

Day Nine - Kaikoura
A stop at Kaikoura is compulsory.  A small rural town that has built its reputation on whale watching, there are also several other great opportunities in Kaikoura.  Try swimming with the dolphins, get close to a seal, or simple try some of the local seafood the town is famous for.

Highly recommended Whale watching by boat.  Get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.

Accommodation: Overnight in Kaikoura

Day Ten - Wellington
On arrival in Picton have a little look around the township before boarding the Interisland Ferry for Wellington. There is plenty to see in the Capital city of New Zealand.

Highlights include; Te Papa the museum on NZ, the Botanical Gardens and a tour of parliament.

Accommodation: Overnight in Wellington

Day Eleven - Wellington

Accommodation: Overnight in Wellington

Day Twelve - Taupo
Highlights include; Huka Falls, wide variety of water activities on the Lake or simply relaxing.

Accommodation: Overnight in Taupo

Day Thirteen - Rotorua
From Taupo take the 1 hour journey up to Rotorua. Rotorua is a true natural wonder.  Here you can experience some of earth natural forces as work, visiting the natural thermal areas, watch the geyers and feel the heat radiating from the mud pools.

Highlights include; Agrodome, Whakarewarewa Thermal Area, Rainbow Springs and Skyline Skyrides Gonodola and Luge.

Accommodation: Overnight in Rotorua

Day Fourteen - Rotorua

Accommodation: Overnight in Rotorua

Day Fifteen - Auckland
Take some time to explore this city, the biggest in New Zealand.

Highlights include; SkyCity, Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Experience and Underwater World, Viaduct Harbour and a trip to Waiheke Island if time permits.

Accommodation: Overnight in Auckland

Day Sixteen - Auckland

Price:
NZ$4580.00, includes 3* twin share accommodation, two TranzAlpine train tickets, Ferry Tickets from Picton to Wellington, rental car and two Milfrod Sound excursions.
NZ$6060.00, includes 4 *twin share accommodation, two TranzAlpine train tickets, Ferry Tickets from Picton to Wellington, rental car and two Milfrod Sound excursions.

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