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bit lonely atm! so was wondering if anyone else was booked …
Southern Explorer 2012 - 13
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Take in the South Island on this quick sampler of everything that NZ has to offer.
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Best suited for those short of time, this will give you a taste of stunning scenery, and heart-racing action!
From: US$899pp
Essential Info
Exlusive To Topdeck:
- Overnight luxury cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)
- Private sheep farm tour including lunch
What's Included:
- 5 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)
- 2 nights in hotels/motels, 1 night in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night overnight cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)
- Visit Fox Glacier
- Queenstown city tour
- Modern air-conditioned midi coach
- Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & Driver
Additional Information
New Zealand Pre Departure InformationItinerary
Day 1 Christchurch to Lake Ohau.
Kia Ora to NZ! Starting in Christchurch we’ll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm. We finish up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (L, D)
Day 2 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience.
Driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. Tonight we’re taking to the Fiord with an exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound, surely one of New Zealand’s most picturesque areas. Keep an eye out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and even penguins. (B, D)
Day 3 Fiordland Experience to Queenstown.
Back on the mainland, it’s onwards past Lake Wakatipu to the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown. We’ll meet up for dinner at one of Queenstown’s most famous restaurants, before checking out the legendary nightlife – this is a party town after all. (B, D)
Day 4 Queenstown.
Queenstown has so many activities you’re bound to find something fun to do – bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet, boat safari or horseback riding. (B)
Day 5 Queenstown to Fox Glacier.
Taking our leave of Queenstown we travel past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka before stopping at Makarora this afternoon. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set amongst lush rainforest (and a World Heritage site, to boot). (B, D)
Day 6 Fox Glacier to Christchurch.
Today at Fox Glacier we have the opportunity to walk on this slowly moving river of ice! This afternoon we pass through the town of Franz Josef to the ‘Wild West Coast’. Stopping in the town of Hokitika, we’ll visit the local jade factory. Then we say ‘e noho rÄ’ in Christchurch as we go our separate ways. (B)
Note: During winter departures from 19 June 2012 - 27 August 2012 will not visit Milford Sound. Contact us for further details.
From: US$899pp
