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Wellington - Picton - ChristchurchCross 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. |
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Christchurch - GlaciersAboard 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. |
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At GlaciersA 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. |
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Glaciers - QueenstownContinue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon, then continue through Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - QueenstownAn early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiorland National Park, passing the Mirror Lakes, the Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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At QueenstownToday is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine village. We have included a Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities to choose from; you have the choice of boarding the historic TSS Earnslaw steamer and enjoying lunch at a high country sheep station, or in the summer months, travelling south to Kingston to enjoy a trip on the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train. |
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Queenstown - Mt Cook - ChristchurchThrough 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 in the evening. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast |
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| Bronze | $2,179.00 | $2,979.00 | $2,099.00 | $120.00 |
| Silver | $2,479.00 | $3,569.00 | $2,319.00 | $140.00 |
| Gold | $2,649.00 | $3,879.00 | $2,419.00 | $156.00 |
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Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application. |
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