Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Southern Mountains
From Christchurch to Christchurch Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
From $909.00
A memorable tour encounter featuring both the highlights and hidden gems of New Zealand's South Island.
Holiday type: Hotel Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Glaciers 

Head across the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur's Pass and Otira Tunnel lead to the West Coast.  Continue by coach along the narrow, 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

An 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 Te Anau.  Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

5

Te Anau - Dunedin

This morning cross the Waimea Plains towards the farming community of Gore, then continue across the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin 'the Edinburgh of the South'. Consider staying an extra day.  Stay 1 night Dunedin.

6

Dunedin - Christchurch

Travel north through historic Oamaru, and Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving early evening.

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,119.00 $2,049.00 $909.00 $116.00
Silver $1,309.00 $2,439.00 $1,049.00 $136.00
Gold $1,459.00 $2,729.00 $1,139.00 $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

6 days car hire

Transfers within journey

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch

Franz Josef or Fox Glacier viewing