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Christchurch - KaikouraUpon leaving the Garden City this morning, we follow the rugged coastline up to Kaikoura, stopping enroute to visit a seal colony. The coach will arrive in the Green Globe community of Kaikoura in time to experience the lifetime thrill of whale watching or dolphin swimming – included as your free injection for this tour! Indulge in a traditional New Zealand fish & chip dinner here – voted one of the best places to do so! Stay 1 night in Kaikoura. |
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Kaikoura - NelsonWe keep following the coast north, travelling through famous Marlborough wine country to Picton. The next part of the journey takes us through beautiful countryside and famous wine regions to ‘sunny Nelson’, an arty city and the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Stay 1 night in Nelson. |
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Nelson - GreymouthWe leave Nelson and cross the picturesque Buller Gorge to the ‘Wild West Coast’. Take in some fresh air with a stroll on the Truman Track, we then visit the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Tonight in Greymouth we recommend you take part in a tour of the (very kiwi) Monteiths Brewery including an all you can eat BBQ – great chance to meet some of the interesting locals. Stay 1 night in Greymouth. |
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Greymouth - Franz JosefThis morning we travel further down the West Coast and stop at Ross (old Gold Mining town) for a spot of gold panning. We arrive in Franz Josef Alpine Village in time for those who want to partake in a half day glacier hike or heli hike (we highly recommend this!). Stay 1 night in Franz Josef |
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Franz Josef - QueenstownAn early start for an action packed day. First up we visit the impressive mirror Lakes (for those ‘picture postcard’ photos). We then continue down the West Coast stopping at Wanaka and then the home of the bungy, the Kawarau Bungy Bridge. We head into Queenstown late afternoon where there are endless activity options, from mild to wild. We have allowed two days in Queenstown to soak it all up. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown. |
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At QueenstownA free day - Spend the day trying out some of the huge range of activities on offer in ‘the adventure capital of the world’ |
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Queenstown - DunedinBack on the main circuit, we head off along the ‘Old Gold mining trail’ taking in some spectacular scenery. When you arrive in Dunedin why not join a wildlife tour to spot yellow-eyed penguins and seals up close or for something different, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, where samples are included (yum!). Perhaps finish off a great day by joining the evening Speights Brewery Tour. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. |
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Dunedin - TekapoWe start the day with a run up the world’s steepest street (that’s you not the Magic coach!). If a real New Zealand experience is what you are after, take the opportunity to jump off and stay at a working farm in Kurow, an unmissable stop! But some real fantastic highlights today including the amazing spherical boulders at Moeraki, Benmore - a huge earth dam, before we head into tranquil Tekapo. If time out and relaxation is on the agenda after a crazy time in Queenstown, then this is the place for you. Stay 1 night in Lake Tekapo. |
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Tekapo - ChristchurchToday’s travel sees us crossing Burkes Pass and the foothills of the Southern Alps before travelling through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Our arrival in the early afternoon gives you the chance to try out some of the attractions on offer, the International Antarctic Centre, punting on the Avon or Hot Air Ballooning to name a few. Stay 1 night in Christchurch. |
Between 21 May and 30 September 2010 tours depart Christchurch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single |
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| per person | $1,095.00 | $1,729.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2010. |
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