Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Alpine Explorer
From Christchurch to Christchurch Duration: 5 days | 4 nights
From $779.00
Just like a picture perfect postcard, take in all the sights that make the South Island so special.
Holiday type: Hotel Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown

Cross the Canterbury Plains, over Burkes Pass to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a scenic flight.  Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the Lindis Pass. Pass the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell and through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic gold mines to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. 

2

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

An early start around the thothen 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 Queenstown by evening. 

3

At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous 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 - Glaciers

Travel 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. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz josef Glacier townships, consider staying an extra day.

5

Glaciers - Christchurch

Travel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Before heading East to travel through the Otira Junction, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arrive early evening. 

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $929.00 $1,679.00 $779.00 $90.00
Silver $1,139.00 $2,109.00 $919.00 $105.00
Gold $1,239.00 $2,299.00 $989.00 $117.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.

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Inclusions

4 nights accommodation

5 days car hire

Transfers within journey

Mount Cook National Park

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Franz Josed or Foz Glacier viewing