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10. 2 Day Kaikoura Whale Discovery On The Tranzcoastal
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13. 7D Glaciers Escorted Tour (LK01W)
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Experience Type: Tour
Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

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7D Glaciers Escorted Tour (LK01W)

7 Days Christchurch to Christchurch from £543

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
Upon arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is yours for exploring. With its tree-lined avenues, bustling café scene and very own Avon river, Christchurch has a distinctive English charm. Perhaps visit the Antarctic Centre, take a punt on the river or ride the skyline gondola for views of the city and the stunning Southern Alps. Please see page 146 for details of your touring options. 

Day 2: Chirstchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown             
Today, travel south across the Canterbury Plains, through the Mackenzie Country via Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook National Park. A marvellous way to experience New Zealand’s highest peak is on an optional scenic flight – please ask for details and prices. Continue to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. Check in to your chosen hotel for your three-night stay.

Day 3: Milford Sound             
Following an early departure you’ll follow the shores of stunning Lake Wakatipu as you head towards Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park. From the Homer Tunnel, you’ll emerge into the Cleddau Valley and stunning Milford Sound. You’ll join a Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord. Later you’ll retrace your steps and return to Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown           
Beautiful Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and under the shadow of the appropriately-named Remarkables mountain range, has many activities for <\n>you to enjoy. Perhaps stroll around stunning Lake Wakatipu, take a jet boat along the Shotover River or enjoy a cruise across the lake to Walter Peak.

Day 5: Queenstown - Franz Josef          
Travel north today, enjoying the rugged west coast scenery through the Haast Pass to Franz Josef. Check in at your chosen hotel for your two-night stay.

Day 6: Franz Josef         
Set out and explore the beautiful glacier of Franz Josef today. An ideal way is by helicopter landing or, for the more active, a walk onto the glacier surface (own expense). Please ask for details of these two options.

Day 7: Franz Josef - TranzAlpine - Christchurch        
Today you’ll board the TranzAlpine train and take a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery, traversing the Southern Alps. On arrival in Christchurch your tour will conclude.

Includes:
• Six nights’ accommodation (room only) at your chosen hotel.
• Transfers & sightseeing as shown.