Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Southern Highlights
From Wellington to Christchurch Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
From $1,629.00
A delightful 6 day ferry, train and coach tour from Wellington through the South Island to Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Milford Sound...
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Wellington - Picton - Christchurch

Cross Cook Strait by ferry,to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The TranzCoastal train skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Continue through North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch. As you arrive in the evening, consider adding an extra day in our most 'English' city. Stay 1 night in Christchurch. 

2

Christchurch -Dunedin 

Travel 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.
Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey

3

Dunedin - Te Anau

This morning is free for optional tours.  Continue across the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, head across the Waimea Plains towards Fiordland.  Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

4

Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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 back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown. 

5

At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous lakeside resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities to choose from.

6

Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Through 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.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,729.00 $2,339.00 $1,629.00 $150.00
Silver $1,859.00 $2,649.00 $1,729.00 $175.00
Gold $2,099.00 $3,079.00 $1,909.00 $195.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.Please click here for Self-Drive option

Inclusions

5 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers wihtin journey

Interislander Ferry

TranzCoastal Train Journey

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Views of Mount Cook National Park