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Christchurch -DunedinTravel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. |
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Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - QueenstownThis morning is at your leisure for optional sightseeing. Board the Taieri Gorge train for a journey through spectacular gorges and over historic viaducts to Pukerangi where you join your coach for the remainder of the journey to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown in the late evening. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - QueenstownAn early start around the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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At QueenstownToday is free for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. |
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Queenstown - Mt Cook - ChristchurchThrough the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a ski plane flight. Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch where your tour ends at early evening. |
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Christchurch - Picton - WellingtonThe TranzCoastal train passes through North Canterbury sheep country to Kaikoura, where the track skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific, before turning inland to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Cross Cook Strait by ferry to reach the North Island. Consider adding an evening sightseeing tour or an additional night to explore the capital city. Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington - RotoruaTravel north along the rugged coastline, to the fertile plains of the Manawatu. Cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road, past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Skirt Lake Taupo to the resort town of Taupo nestled on its northern shores. Pass Wairakei - wreathed by steam to reach Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua. |
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At RotoruaThis morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Your afternoon is free - there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua - Waitomo - AucklandTravel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves. Cruise below a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue north alongside the Waikato River to Auckland. You arrive late afternoon. This tour operates in reverse from Auckland - see Mainland Express. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast |
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| Bronze | $2,529.00 | $3,379.00 | $2,439.00 | $224.00 |
| Silver | $2,819.00 | $3,949.00 | $2,629.00 | $264.00 |
| Gold | $3,049.00 | $4,349.00 | $2,829.00 | $296.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2010. Please click here for Self-Drive option |
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