New Zealand Scenic Southern Tour
- Wellington for 18-35 Year Young Professionals and College
Student
Itinerary
Day 1 and 2 Depart for New
Zealand Fly over the international date line on your way to New
Zealand.
Day 3 Arrive
Christchurch Check into the Bealeys Hotel, spend the rest of the day at
leisure to explore Christchurch. Hotel
Day 4 Christchurch
to Lake Ohau Meet your crew and travel through the MacKenzie country,
home to the sheep industry. Get your camera ready, as our first stop
today is the beautiful glacial Lake Tekapo. We'll continue on to view Mt
Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain and if you want to start the tour on
a real high note, then why not take the option of a spectacular glacier
flight over the mountain? We then head to Lake Ohau at the base of the
Southern Alps. This evening, its dinner and a chance to get to know your
fellow travelers. Lodge (D)
Day 5 Lake Ohau to
Milford Sound More scenic splendour this morning as we travel past the
orchards of Cromwell and the Clutha River. On to Fiordland National Park
where we head through the Homer Tunnel (D'OH!) for our first view of
Mitre Peak and Milford Sound. Then it's all aboard the Milford Wanderer,
for an overnight cruise taking in all the beauty of the fjord. There's
the chance to kayak and see whales, dolphins and penguins along with
towering mountains and breathtaking waterfalls. It'll be an evening to
treasure! Overnight Cruise (B,D)
Day 6 Milford Sound
to Queenstown We'll breakfast on board and then hop back on the coach to
travel through the picturesque former gold mining centre of Arrowtown.
Need an andrenalin boost? We'll take you to a bridge to jump off! The
bungy jumping bridge provides a hair-raising, gob-stopping adrenalin
rush. It is one of the options on this tour that separates the tourists
from the purists. Pure fun. Pure rush. Why don't you try it? After all
the excitement, tonight we'll chill out at our lodge, overlooking Lake
Wakatipu. Lodge (B,D)
Day 7 and 8 Queenstown Leisure is probably the wrong word as Queenstown is known
as the 'Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world', one of those places
that you can literally do as much or as little as you like. A number of
options to astound you await! Ever tried Bungy jumping, Sky diving, Jet
boating, River boarding, White water rafting, Helicopter riding, Luging,
Canyon Swinging, Four wheeldriving, Hiking???? Be extreme! Action by day,
action by night - that's Queenstown. Yes, when you've dried off and
caught your breath, it'll be time to experience Queenstown's legendary
nightlife, and there's no shortage of venues for dining and socialising -
why not try an optional meal at the world famous Skyline gondola complex.
Lodge (B)(B)
Day 9 Queenstown to
Franz Josef Glacier We'll travel today through the Kawarau Gorge, past glacial
lakes and via the Haast Pass to reach the South Island's rugged West
Coast. In the Westland National Park there's a chance to lace up your
hiking boots and explore the icy terrain of this region on a guided
glacier walk with the professional guides who will be on hand to show you
the beauty of this natural wonder Hotel (B,D)
Day 10 Franz Josef
Glacier to Christchurch This morning we'll see the art of jade greenstone carving
at Hokitika. We'll cross the Southern Alps via majestic Arthur's Pass and
head towards the "Cathedral City" of Christchurch. Hotel (B)
Day 11 Christchurch
to Wellington Heading north, make sure your camera is handy for the
spectacular views along the Kaikoura Coastline. If we're lucky, we'll
spot one of the many Seal colonies in this area. Boarding the
Inter-Island ferry we'll do the South to North Island hop through
Marlborough Sound and the Cook Strait. Back on terra firma it's a drive
along the scenic waterfront and up to Mt Victoria, before arriving in
Wellington, a cosmopolitan city famed for its cafes, restaurants and
trendy bars. (B)
Day 12 Wellington Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends
this morning after breakfast. (B)
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Important
Trip Details
- Tour starts in Christchurch and ends in
Wellington
- Depart 8am and finish 8am
Single supplement: $345
- Quad share reduction: $119
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on
request
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$200 deposit
required to
book. Full
payment not due until 45
days prior to
departure. (So
if paying within 45 days
please pay full
amount).
You are booking a shared room
if you would like a single room
please call 877
848-7477.
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877 848-7477
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included
in your tour price!
Included
- Lake Tekapo: See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial
lake
- Lake Ohau: See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial
lake
- Milford Sound: Travel through the Homer Tunnel; Unique
overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park; Cruise past
towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls; See the awe inspiring Mitre
Peak
- Queenstown: City sightseeing tour; View the Remarkables
Mountains & Coronet Peak; Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge; Visit
Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town
- Haast Pass: Stunning drive through the Southern Alps; See
Lake Hawea & the Crown Range
- Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Coastal drive through
Westland National Park with views of the glaciers &
rainforests
- Hokitika: See traditional Maori Greenstone
carving
- Arthur's Pass: Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National
Park
- Christchurch: City sightseeing tour
- Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a
seal colony
- Picton: Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing
region
- Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen
Charlotte Sounds
- Wellington: City sightseeing tour; See more of the sights
made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings'
Accommodations
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per
itinerary
- Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers
- Modern air-conditioned coach
- Free Travellers Guidà information book
Optional Excursions
Queenstown
- 'Mad Dog' River Boarding
- Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and 'boogie
board' down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs.
- Kawarau Rafting
- Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2
hrs www.rafting.co.nz
- Moonlight Stables Horse Riding
- 1.5 hour guided horse trek through Doonholme Farmland
in the Wakatipu Basin. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as
fast as the slowest member. www.moonlightcountry.co.nz
- Nzone Skydiving
- Tandem skydive with a qualified jumpmaster from 9,000
ft. (2,743m) over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range.
Chance to upgrade to 12,000 ft. (3,657m) or 15,000 ft. (4,572m) NB:
Video and/or photos additional cost of NZ$245. www.nzone.biz
- Shotover Jet
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners
etc. www.shotoverjet.co.nz
- Shotover Rafting
- Rafting on the Shotover River. 2
hrs www.rafting.co.nz
- Skyline Restaurant
- Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola
(cable car) ride to restaurant.
- Thrillogy
- All 3 AJ Hackett jumps - Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge
& Nevis incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Triple Challenge
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white
water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River plus 6 minute
helicopter flight. www.rafting.co.nz
- Twin Challenge
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon
adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white
water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River. 3
hours www.rafting.co.nz
- Heliraft
- Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli
flight. www.rafting.co.nz
- Group Photograph
- In specially designed Queenstown souvinier folder.
Photo taken by lakeside in warmer climes, at the Lodge during
winter. www.queenstowngroupphotos.co.nz
- Aj Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge
- The original bungy jump in Queenstown and often
referred to as 'the home of bungy'. 43m (142ft) jump incl. T
shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Aj Hackett Bungy - Nevis
- 134m (440ft) bungy from a platform suspended across a
river at Nevis Bluff. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- Aj Hackett Bungy - The Ledge
- Bungy jump from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant,
Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. Incl. T
shirt. www.AJHackett.com
- AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge
- Swing from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs
Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above
town. www.AJHackett.com
- Canyon Swing
- Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the
Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled
swing. www.canyonswing.co.nz
- Dart River Jet Boat Safari
- 30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy
into the Mt Aspiring National Park - locations for LOTR. Includes a
short bush walk. www.dartriver.co.nz
- Funyaks
- Full day excursion into this beautiful untouched
world, known as 'Paradise' and made famous in the LOTR trilogy.
Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness
required. www.dartriver.co.nz
- Fly By Wire
- Feel adrenalin flood your body as you release the tow,
diving towards the valley floor at exhilarating speeds, before you
rocket up the other side. Feed the control freak inside, where you’re
firmly in the pilot's seat.
- Paradise Found Hike
- Explore the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park, visit
film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half
day.
- Routeburn Trail Hike
- A full day hike offering plenty of swing bridge
crossings, lush beech forest, beautiful waterfalls and magnificent
alpine scenery, in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Departs
8am.
Wellington
- Optional Dinner
- At 'Blend' restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for
dining and socialising with 'special' menu and welcome
drink.
- Wairarapr Wine Trail
- A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach
and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes
hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some
sampling.
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Helihike 'Flying Fox'
- Helicopter flight up to and on to the glacier, then
brief hike in that area of the glacier. Not strenuous. 3
hours. www.foxguides.co.nz
- Fox Glacier Heli
- Helicopter flight to discover the twin glaciers with
glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz
- Fox Glacier Heli / Mt Cook
- Helicopter flight to view Mt Cook and Fox Glacier,
including glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz
- Glacier Hike 'Fox Trot'
- 4 hour trek to the terminal face of the glacier and
then climb up onto the glacier itself. All boots, picks, crampons
provided. Reasonable level of fitness required. www.foxguides.co.nz
Lake Tekapo
- Air Safaris
- 40 minute scenic flight from Tekapo, taking in many of
the regions premier glaciers including NZ's highest peak, Mt Cook
(3,750m / 12,349 ft).
Fox Glacier
- Hukawai Ice Climbing Centre
- Try your hand at something you don’t get to do every
day, and that’s climbing a 10m high ice wall!
www.hukawai.co.nz
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