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Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

Fiordland Wanderer (NAC08)

Wanaka

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Fiordland Wanderer (NAC08)

8 Days Christchurch to Christchurch from £1225

Tour: NAC08

Day 1: Christchurch - Franz Josef
Board the award-winning TranzAlpine Train for a spectacular journey to Greymouth. From here continue by coach along the rugged West Coast and enter the World Heritage-listed area of South West New Zealand. Nestled beside native rainforest, view the magnificent glacier of Franz Josef. (D)
Accommodation: Overnight: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel

Day 2: Franz Josef – Wanaka
View incredible scenery today as we leave this World Heritage-listed region, travelling through Haast Pass and over the incredible Southern Alps. Continue to Wanaka township originally settled during the goldrush era of last century, and surrounded by Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay in this inspiring place of peace and tranquillity. (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Edgewater Resort

Day 3: Wanaka - Queenstown - Dine Around Dinner
Depart Wanaka and journey to delightful Arrowtown and then continue on to the Alpine Resort of Queenstown, situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Wakatipu. Tonight explore Queenstown even further with the freedom of ‘Dine Around Dinner’. You may wish to take a gondola ride to the Skyline Restaurant to enjoy dinner and spectacular views over Queenstown. Perhaps cruise on the TSS Earnslaw steamboat, across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep Station. There are 15 restaurant choices for you to choose from. The choice is yours! (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Queenstown Gardens Hotel for two nights

Day 4: Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today you choose what you would like to see and do. Enjoy rambling through beautiful local gardens, enjoy an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Shotover River, experience a 4WD ‘Lord of the Rings’ safari or take a fun double decker bus tour around the streets of Queenstown. The choice is yours! Adventure Options are available at an additional charge. (BD)

Day 5: Milford Sound, Te Anau
Today follow the Remarkables Mountain Range to Fiordland National Park where lush rainforest meet snow-capped mountains. Wind down the Eglington and Hollyford Valleys, then through the Homer Tunnel to be met by the spectacular Mitre Peak rising sheer from the glassy waters of Milford Sound. Board the Milford Mariner and journey the full length of this beautiful fiord. Later enjoy a relaxing drive to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Te Anau Hotel and Villas

Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring
Journey to Dunedin, renowned as the 'Edinburgh of the South'. This afternoon you choose the activity. Perhaps take a cruise to the Otago Peninsula to view Royal Albatross and Yellow-eyed Penguin colonies or enjoy the Taieri Gorge Railway Excursion, departing from Dunedin's stately railway station. The choice is yours! (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Dunedin Southern Cross Hotel

Day 7: Dunedin - Mt Cook
Travel along the coast to view the unique Moeraki Beach boulders on the journey to the splendid Mt Cook National Park. (BD)
Accommodation: Overnight: The Hermitage

Day 8: Mt Cook – Christchurch
Journey to the beautiful glacier-fed lake of Tekapo, before travelling to the patchwork plains of Canterbury and the charming ‘Garden city’ of Christchurch. Your tour concludes on arrival and a departure transfer to the airport is included. (B)

Prices Include:
• Fully escorted APT Premier Touring with sightseeing including Freedom of Choice as shown.
• Seven nights accommodation as detailed.
• All meals including Dine Around Dinners as shown (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)..

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