Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Southern Mountains
From Christchurch to Christchurch Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
From $1,829.00
A memorable encounter featuring both the highlights and hidden gems of New Zealand's South Island.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Glaciers 

Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train across the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur's Pass and Otira Tunnel lead to the West Coast. From Greymouth continue by coach along the bush clad, coastal plain.  A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Consider staying an extra day. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

2

Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon, then continue through Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown.  Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

3

At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine 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.  

4

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau

A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, while enjoying lunch aboard a cruise on the Sound, returning to Te Anau by evening. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

5

Te Anau - Dunedin

This morning cross over the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin, the 'Edinburgh of the South'. Stay 1 night Dunedin.

6

Dunedin - Christchurch

Travel north through historic Oamaru, and Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving early evening. Please note no commentary is provided on this journey.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,989.00 $2,659.00 $1,829.00 $116.00
Silver $2,169.00 $3,029.00 $1,989.00 $136.00
Gold $2,319.00 $3,419.00 $2,089.00 $152.00

Rates valid until 31 August 2011. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.

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Inclusions

5 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers within journey

TranzAlpine Train Journey

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Franz Josef or Fox Glacier viewing

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch