Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Superb South Island
From Christchurch to Christchurch Duration: 9 days | 8 nights
From $2,549.00
The name says it all, an absolutely magical experience including the very best of the South Island.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Kaikoura

The Tranz Coastal train pass through North Canterbury sheep country, then the track skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Conditions permitting, you may like to take a cruise to see the whales and other marine life which feed in this area.  Stay 1 night in Kaikoura.

2

Kaikoura - Blenheim - Nelson

Rejoin the TranzCoastal train and turn inland to Blenheim. Continue by coach past vineyards built on rich alluvial plains, which produce world class wines to Nelson.  Stay 2 nights in Nelson.

3

Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson

A full day excursion to the Abel Tasman National Park. Drive through rich horticultural and orchard country to Motueka. Board your launch at Kaiteriteri Beach and choose to remain onboard your launch for the duration of the cruise or disembark to walk part of the track. 

4

Nelson - Greymouth

Travel through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Stay 1 night  Greymouth.

5

Greymouth - Glaciers

Join a tour to travel to the glaciers, visiting the jade carvers in Hokitika, a giant Matai tree and several picturesque lakes.  Take a short guided walk to the terminal face of a glacier. Consider staying an extra day. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

6

Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. Continue through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

7

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, while enjoying lunch aboard a cruise on the Sound, returning to Queenstown by evening.

8

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.  

9

Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Through 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 at early evening.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $2,669.00 $4,039.00 $2,549.00 $210.00
Silver $2,989.00 $4,679.00 $2,779.00 $245.00
Gold $3,179.00 $5,049.00 $2,899.00 $273.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.Please click here for Self-Drive option

Inclusions

8 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers within journey

TranzCoastal Train Journey

Abel Tasman National Park Tour

Twin Glacier Tour

Milford Sound Cruise including lunch

Skyline Gondola - Queenstown

Mount Cook National Park