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Christchurch to Christchurch
8 Days / 7 Nights from $999
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Tour Name
South Island Coastline Traveler

Tour Code
HH0720

Duration
8 days/7 nights

Description
You're traveling halfway around the world to see extraordinary sights, right?  Then don't pass up this tour!  On our Coastline Voyage, you'll see all New Zealand's famed landscapes on the South Island: see the staggering Mitre Peak of New Zealand's Fiordland National Park as you cruise Milford Sound, view albatross at the Royal Albatross Colony, stroll through Dunedin, viewing some of the South Island's most impressive architecture, all along the way, catching spectacular views of New Zealand's coasts.  Take caution - you might decide to not return home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Package Highlights

Learn about our Tailor-Made Itineraries.


Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch: Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand largest city on the South Island.  Tour the cathedral, visit the Art Gallery or Canterbury Museum, view the Botanic Gardens or see many of the world's endangered animals at the Orana Wildlife Park.  Spend your evening dining at one of Christchurch's premier restaurants.

Day 2 - Christchurch to Dunedin: Cross the Canterbury Plains, swinging by Mt Cook, on your way to Dunedin.  This evening, take time to enjoy the city's impressive architecture, considered some of the best in New Zealand.

Day 3 - Dunedin: Board a double decker bus for a morning tour of Dunedin's historic sights.  The afternoon includes a tour of the Otago Peninsula, including a visit to the Royal Albatross Colony (seasonal).

Day 4 - Dunedin to Queenstown: Board the Taieri Gorge train to Pukerangi.*  Along the trip, you'll see magnificent landscapes, ending the day in beautiful Queenstown.

Day 5 - Milford Sound Cruise: Journey past Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, from where you will enter the Fiordland National Park.  Spend the day on the Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise, exploring the breathtaking fiord.

Day 6 - Queenstown:  Enjoy Queenstown at leisure.  Explore the city, spend time out on the lake, or travel to a nearby vineyard. 

Day 7 - Queenstown to Franz Josef: View the West Coast of New Zealand as you travel through the Haast Pass to Franz Josef, at the western foot of Mt. Cook.  Enjoy Franz Josef Glacier at leisure.  Walk the glacier valley or take a helicopter up for truly amazing views. 

Day 8 - Franz Josef to Christchurch, via TranzAlpine Train: Journey to Greymouth where you will catch the TranzAlpine scenic train, traveling across the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains, concluding your tour in Christchurch.

 


Pricing

Rail and Coach
Travel New Zealand by rail and coach

Hotels

Room Only

Including Breakfast

Single Supplement

Standard

$1299

$1429

$499

Quality

$1349

$1529

$549

Superior

$1449

$1629

$649


Self-Drive Car*
Travel New Zealand by self-drive car

Hotels

Room Only

Including Breakfast

Single Supplement

Standard

$999

$1149

$759

Quality

$1099

$1249

$829

Superior

$1199

$1349

$919


*Train passes are only included in the Rail and Coach option. 

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Notes:

  • Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
  • We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale.
  • All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
  • Prices reflect cash discount.
  • Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions.
  • Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
  • Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply.
  • Taxes and airport fees not included.
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