New Zealand & Fiji
New Zealand & Fiji

Southern Explorer Reverse 2012 - 13

Apr 12 - Mar 13

  • Take in the South Island on this quick sampler of everything that NZ has to offer.
  • Best suited for those short of time, this will give you a taste of stunning scenery, and heart-racing action!

From: US$899pp

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Essential Info

Trip starts
Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip ends
Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip code
JNZ6R
Trip duration
6 Days
Countries Visited
New Zealand
Accommodation
Quad Share
Group Size
Average 25 People
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach

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

Itinerary

Map of Southern Explorer Reverse 2012 - 13

Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier.

Haere mai and welcome to New Zealand. We kick things off in Christchurch before heading to the stunning Fox Glacier. (D)

 

Day 2 Fox Glacier to Queenstown.

Wake up in Westland National Park, home to towering peaks and shimmering Fox Glacier. Then we head to Queenstown travelling passed Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set among lush rainforest. (B, D)

 

Day 3 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 4 Queenstown to Fiordland Experience.

It’s onwards passed Lake Wakatipu for 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 5 Fiordland Experience to Lake Ohau.

Back on dry land we’re driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. (B, D)

 

Day 6 Lake Ohau to Christchurch.

We’ll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm before rolling into Christchurch where our trip ends. (B, L)

 

Note: During winter departures from 5 June 2012 - 25 August 2012 will not visit Milford Sound. Contact us for further details.