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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. This afternoon see some of the abundant wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. |
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Dunedin - Te AnauThis morning tour some of the historic buildings of Dunedin. Continue across the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, head across the Waimea plains towards Fiordland. Overnight in Te Anau. Stay 1 night in Te Anau. |
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Te Anau - Doubtful Sound - QueenstownYour Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a cruise across the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri and then it is over Wilmot Pass stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rain forest. From Te Anau turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown. |
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At QueenstownToday 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. |
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Queenstown - GlaciersTravel to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lake district to the Haast Pass. Travel north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz josef Glacier townships. |
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At the GlaciersA whole day is available for optional excursions on the Glacier, for bush walks or simply soak up the beauty of snow-capped mountains contrasting with the deep greens of the native bush. |
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Glaciers - ChristchurchTravel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Head East and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arrive early evening. Stay 1 night in Christchurch. |
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Christchurch - KaikouraDrive through North Canterbury sheep country, then the road skims to the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Conditions permitting, you may like to take a cruise to see the whales and other marine life which feeds in this area. Overnight in Kaikoura. |
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Kaikoura - Picton - WellingtonThis morning drive past vineyards built on rich alluvial plains, which produce world class wines, to Picton. Cross Cook Strait to the North Island. Overnight in Wellington. |
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Wellington - NapierThis morning we recommend a visit to Te Papa, our national Museum. This afternoon board your coach and travel via Palmerston North and the Manawatu Gorge to the vineyards of the Hawkes Bay. Stay 2 nights in Napier. |
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At NapierExplore the history and architecture of art deco Napier this morning on a guided walk This afternoon you will be taken on a tour of the vineyards and the Napier district. |
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Napier - RotoruaContinue across the Rangitaiki Plains to Lake Taupo then north past the steam fields of Wairakei to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight you attend a Maori hangi (feast) and concert . Stay 2 nights in Rotorua. |
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At RotoruaThis morning see roaning geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and perfoming 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. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast |
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| Bronze | $3,469.00 | $5,679.00 | $2,939.00 | $308.00 |
| Silver | $4,069.00 | $6,899.00 | $3,369.00 | $363.00 |
| Gold | $4,509.00 | $7,839.00 | $3,699.00 | $407.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2010. Please click here for Independent Coach option |
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