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9 Day South Island Premier Coach Tour
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Tour+bfast pp £1386
This escorted coach tour is a premier trip, meaning that there are several fabulous dining and activities choices which you can during your trip. Travelling to and from Christchurch, this great loop of the South Island really hits the south via Dunedin and Gore, a route that most others operators do not take, adding to its attraction. With a separate Guide and a driver you will be well looked after.
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Chris HawkinsNew Zealand Holiday Specialist
Chris has travelled all over this majestic country. He is familiar with no star hidden gems to five star uber luxury resorts, with places ideal for couples as well as the perfect family retreats.
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Highlights & Inclusions
- Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Queenstown, Dunedin, Mt Cook and Christchurch
- Ride on the famous TranzAlpine train through the majestic Southern Alps
- Absorb the dramatic West Coast glaciers
- Take the thrilling Haast River Safari
- Cruise the full length of Milford Sound in beautiful Fiordland National Park
- Visit the Scottish-influenced city of Dunedin
- Discover Mt Cook National Park
- All Breakfasts and 1 Dinner included.
- Fully escorted coach tour
- All meals option available
Southern Tourer
9 Days • Christchurch • Te Anau • Queenstown • Dunedin • Mt Cook • Premier Escorted Tour
Day 1. Christchurch.
On arrival be met and transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel.
Day 2. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef.
Board the TranzAlpine train and take in stunning scenery as you travel across the Southern Alps. Disembark at Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika by coach, then on to Franz Josef.
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
Day 3. Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner.
Today travel along the Haast River by safari jetboat, with views of the lovely Haast River Valley. Continue to Queenstown and choose from four restaurants tonight.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside Hotel.
Day 4. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Join your selected touring activity. Options include a garden tour, a Double Decker Bus tour and many more. B
Day 5. Milford Sound, Te Anau.
Follow the Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound then rejoin the coach and journey to Te Anau.
Stay: Te Anau, Village Inn.
Day 6. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Leaving the dramatic landscape of the Fiordland region, journey through rolling countryside to the city of Dunedin, which has a strong Scottish heritage. This afternoon you choose an activity and we will include it.
Stay: Dunedin City Hotel.
Day 7. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Travel to the Moeraki Boulders then on to Mt Cook. Here, perhaps take a guided walk, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre or go stargazing with astronomy guides.
Stay: Mt Cook, The Hermitage.
Day 8. Mt Cook, Christchurch.
Visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd before leaving the High Country. Cross the Rakaia River and Canterbury plains to Christchurch.
Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel.
Day 9. Depart Christchurch, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today you choose the activity and we will include it! After your sightseeing, a transfer to the airport is included.
