1. Glacier Boat Cruise
2. Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
3. Heli Hike
4. Half Day Glacier Walk
5. Alpine Explorer
6. Southern Alps Discovery
7. Mount Cook Day Encounter Walk
8. Wildlife of the South
9. Best of the South Island Self-Drive
10. Glaciers & Mountains
11. Southern Tourer
12. Full Day Otago Peninsula Package
13. The Taieri Gorge Railway
14. Essential Package
15. Stewart Island Wilderness Escape (Walking)
16. Whales & Wine - Self Drive
17. Intercity Travel Pass & Sectors
18. Kiwi Experience
19. The Pacific Traveller Self-Drive
20. NZ Fly Drive

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5. Edgewater Resort from £105.00
6. Hermitage Hotel from £105.00
7. Mackenzie Country Inn
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11. Cathedral Inn from £54.00
12. Scenic Circle Blenheim Country Hotel Call for rates
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14. Hotel Monaco Nelson from £34.00
15. The Portage Resort Hotel from £100.00
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19. Vintners Retreat from £52.00
20. The George from £113.00

Experience Type: Tour
Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

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Southern Alps Discovery

7 Days Christchurch to Queenstown from £615

Tour code XC03

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
Upon arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore this pretty, tree-lined town. Take a stroll along the banks of the River Avon or a gondola ride for a bird’s-eye view of the mountains (own expense).
Accommodation: Superior: Copthorne Central Hotel., Deluxe: Heritage Hotel.

Day 2: Christchurch – Punakaiki
Journey across the Canterbury Plains towards the mighty Southern Alps and enjoy views of the mountains that divide the East and West Coasts of the South Island. Experience the rugged West Coast as you journey to Punakaiki where you will overnight.
Accommodation: Superior & Deluxe: Punakaiki Rocks Hotel.

Day 3: Punakaki – Nelson
Enjoy a guided walk learning about the West Coast’s finest natural and historic places. Head to Nelson, renowned for its artistic community, wine and beautiful beaches, for two nights.
Accommodation: Superior: Rutherford Hotel., Deluxe: DeLorenzo’s.

Day 4: Abel Tasman National Park
Today you will have the chance to explore the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park with its golden beaches and year-round sunshine. You'll take a cruise of the idyllic bays and see a fur seal colony with its friendly residents basking in the sun.

Day 5: Nelson – Blenheim
Travel to Blenheim for an overnight stay and enjoy a true ‘Marlborough experience', tantalising your taste buds with great wines, beers and gourmet foods.
Accommodation: Superior: Marlborough Hotel., Deluxe: Hotel D’Urville.

Day 6: Blenheim – Christchurch
Continue your journey south to Christchurch, the picturesque ‘Garden City', where you will overnight. Perhaps visit the International Antarctic Centre – the 'must-see' attraction in Christchurch – a unique experience located right next to Christchurch Airport.
Accommodation: Superior: Copthorne Central Hotel., Deluxe: Heritage Hotel.

Day 7: Christchurch – Queenstown
Travel across the Canterbury Plains to the stunning Mount Cook National Park. Continue your journey through Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Superior: Copthorne Hotel & Resort., Deluxe: Heritage Hotel.

Day 8: Depart Queenstown
Your tour concludes this morning. Why not extend your stay and explore further?

Prices Include:
• Seven nights accommodation (room only) at your chosen hotel.
• Sightseeing as shown.