SAVE nz$360 PER COUPLE, if you book and pay in full for your tour before 31 July 2010 (see below for details)

SOUTHERN EXPLORER
10 Day Fully Escorted Premium Tour
Christchurch - Christchurch

A 10 Day Premium South Island including Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound, West Coast Glaciers & much more, also includes Tranz Alpine Train Journey

TOUR CODE PA-ZRS

Tour cost from nz$3095 May 2010 – Sept 2010 per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$3660 Oct 2010 – April 2011per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$3325 May 2010 – Sept 2011 per person share twin
Tour cost from nz$3370 Oct 2010 – Dec 2011 per person share twin

DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2010
27 JUNE;     25 JULY;     22 AUG;     5 12 19 26 SEPT;     3 10 17 24 31 OCT
7 14 21 NOV;     5 12 19 DEC

DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2011
2 9 23 30 JAN;     2 6 9 20 23 27 FEB;     2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30 MARCH
17 24 APRIL;     15 22 MAY;     26 JUNE;     24 JULY;     21 AUG;
4 11 18 25 SEPT;     2 9 16 23 30 OCT;     6 13 20 NOV;     4 11 18 DEC 

Red dates are guaranteed departures

Single supplement nz $945

Day 1
Arrive Christchurch
Transfer from airport to hotel, check-in, and then see Christchurch your way. In the evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch.

Day 2
Christchurch - TranzAlpine – Punakaiki
We catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where we’ll spend the night at our exclusive resort right on the waterfront.
Hotel: Punakaiki Resort,
Punakaiki B

Day 3
Punakaiki – Franz Josef
Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike!
Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel,
Franz Josef. B

Day 4
Franz Josef – Queenstown
Today take in Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan, the stone fruit capital of Cromwell, historic Arrowtown and finally Queenstown, for an orientation tour on arrival. Your dinner option, Skyline Restaurant at Bob’s Peak, is accessed via gondola. The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a top night – if you choose.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, 2 nights. B
Queenstown,

Day 5
Queenstown ‘Free Time’
Explore action-packed, adventure-capital, Queenstown, for yourself. Wine and garden tours, jet boat rides, white water rafting – it’s up to you. Dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration are at Walter Peak Station. We’ll cruise Lake Wakatipu, on board the TSS Earnslaw, to get there and back. B HD

Day 6
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Over the Devil’s Staircase, along Lake Wakatipu’s shores to Te Anau, World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next.We travel through rainforest, see glaciers and mountain ranges, pass through the hand built Homer Tunnel, to the abundant photo opportunities of the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you’ll cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Tonight’s option - a visit to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
Hotel: Distinction Hotel,
Te Anau. B

Day 7
Te Anau – Dunedin
Travel from Te Anau to Dunedin over farmland. A city tour, then Dunedin is yours to enjoy – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Factory – it’s your call!
Hotel: Southern Cross Hotel,
Dunedin. B

Day 8
Dunedin - Twizel
A guided tour of Larnach Castle starts the day. Then enjoy some free time before heading to Twizel via Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, and the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam.
Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms,
Twizel. B

Day 9
Twizel - Mt. Cook – Christchurch
Mt. Cook National Park is today’s highlight. Take an optional scenic flight. En route to Christchurch we’ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the patchwork Canterbury Plains. We’ll have a Christchurch city tour, ride the Christchurch Tram then it’s your time.
Hotel: Novotel,
Christchurch. B

Day 10
Depart Christchurch
Explore Christchurch as you wish until we transfer you to Christchurch Airport. B

Premium holiday inclusions

Transportation
• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows