South Island Sampler

8 days / 5 nights

 

Included Highlights

	Internal New Zealand flights
	3 nights Queenstown
	Milford Sound full day tour
	2 nights Christchurch
	1 lunch
	Choice of car rental or travel by motorcoach

 

Day 1 Fly USA to Queenstown (Via Auckland)

Day 2 Cross the Dateline

Day 3 Arrive Queenstown

Nestled beside the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, at the foot of the Remarkables Mountain Range, Queenstown is a year round resort, where you can be as active as you want, or just leisurely enjoy the magnificent scenery. On arrival into Queenstown, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, or if you choose the rental car option, you will pick up your vehicle and self drive to your hotel.

 

Day 4 Milford Sound full day tour

 

An early start as you depart your hotel and coach through some of the most beautiful countryside in New Zealand. On arrival at Milford Sound, board the vessel for a leisurely cruise along the sound to the Tasman Sea. The vessel stops at various points and plenty of time is available to view waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and seals. You may even see dolphins frolic alongside the boat.  A buffet lunch is included during the cruise.

 

Arrive back at the wharf around 1.45pm and board the coach for the return ride to Queenstown – arriving around 7pm. Fly back options are available with all daytime and overnight cruises (weather permitting) for additional cost. You may book this on the day or ahead of time prior to leaving for your trip.

 

Day 5 At leisure, Queenstown

 

At your leisure to explore the adventure capital of New Zealand. Set between the towering Remarkable Ranges and the bottomless Lake Wakitipu, Queenstown has it all – bungee jumping, jet boating, rafting, amazing scenic helicopter flights. You may wish to visit Milford or Doubtful Sound or the old gold mining town of Arrowtown.

 

Day 6 Travel Queenstown to Christchurch

 

Travel by coach or rental car to Christchurch. Stop in Mount Cook via the Lindis Pass and then down the Southern Alps to the Canterbury Plains and Christchurch. There are flight seeing excursions available from Mount Cook (additional cost) which may be booked on the day.

 

Day 7 At leisure, Christchurch

Christchurch, the city of parks and gardens, trees and beauty, is also buzzing with street life. Wine bars, street cafes and exciting entertainments give the central city vitality that is unique in New Zealand.  Christchurch is said to be the most English city outside England. The downtown district focuses on Cathedral Square, where you'll find buskers, speakers and the eccentric Wizard of Christchurch (who is classified as a living work of art). You can sedately cruise the Avon River by punt, on its meandering course through town, under many bridges and past historic landmarks, or do your own thing by canoe. Vintage car, horse and carriage, hot air ballooning and guided walking tours: these are just a few ways to explore the Garden City.

Day 8 Fly Christchurch to USA (Via Auckland and Sydney)

Return your rental car, or, if you chose the coach option, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight to Auckland, and then on to the USA via Sydney.

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*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. All international airfare prices are inclusive of fuel surcharges; however, due to the volatility of fuel prices, international fares listed are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier and air routings listed may not be a non-stop service. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 45 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2008 if not before. CST #2012413-20

 

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