Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Glacierland
From Auckland to Christchurch Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
From $1,809.00
Begin your journey traversing the island by rail and continue on to see for yourself the contrasting scenery of the East and West Coasts.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Glaciers 

Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train cross 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.  Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

2

At Glaciers

A 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.

3

Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon, then continue through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown.  Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

4

At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola and Kiwi Haka Cultural Show in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. Tour Bonus - enjoy a Kiwi Haka Cultural Show.

5

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau

A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, enjoying lunch onboard a cruise on the Sopund, returning to Te Anau by evening. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

6

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'. Stay 1 night Dunedin.

7

Dunedin - Christchurch

Travel north through historic Oamaru, and seaside Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,899.00 $2,759.00 $1,809.00 $120.00
Silver $2,159.00 $3,209.00 $1,979.00 $140.00
Gold $2,349.00 $3,559.00 $2,139.00 $156.00

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

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Inclusions

6 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers within journey

TranzAlpine Train Journey

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch

Tour Bonus - free Kiwi Haka Cultural Show