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Lake Tekapo
Southern Spectacular
10 DAYS
CHRISTCHURCH
CHRISTCHURCH ZCQR
Christchurch Twizel Dunedin Fiordland National Park Te Anau Milford Sound
Queenstown Arrowtown Haast Pass Franz Josef Glacier Punakaiki Arthur’s Pass
Watch master carvers working with magnificent New Zealand greenstone and learn about the joys and
challenges of farming in the foothills of the Southern Alps. These personal encounters provide a human touch
that complements the grandeur of the renowned natural beauty of the land of The Long White Cloud, with its
soaring peaks and waterfalls and its serene lakes and pastureland.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience warm Kiwi hospitality at
Morelea for Be My Guest a BBQ lunch
• Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
on Lake Tekapo
• Journey through spectacular Fiordland
National Park with its magnificent scenery
• Cruise on the truly inspiring natural
wonder Milford Sound
• Visit historic Arrowtown
• See Franz Josef Glacier
• Visit a green stone factory
• Walk around Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks
• Journey over the Southern Alps
on the TranzAlpine Train
• Cruise to a High Country farm for
a gourmet barbecue dinner
• Included Choice experiences
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
Christchurch has bounced back after the
earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and is now
thriving once again. Contemporary art
galleries, boutiques and open-air markets
add to the city’s creative vibe. Meet
your Travel Director and fellow travelers
this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Christchurch.
Day 2 Christchurch – Twizel
Visit the home of Angie and Stan
Taylor for a Be My Guest barbecue lunch
and hear about a lifetime spent farming
in the Southern Alps. This afternoon see
Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and view the
famed Church of the Good Shepherd.
Continue to the outdoor-adventure
hub of Twizel. Hotel: MacKenzie
Country Hotel, Twizel. B BG DW
Day 3 Twizel – Dunedin
Included Choice
This morning, visit the spectacular
Greenstone carving
Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme on the
mighty Waitaki River. Explore the historic
town of Oamaru, with its stately tree-lined
streets and celebrated limestone
buildings, then make your way to New
Zealand’s southernmost city, Dunedin,
home to many fine examples of Victorian
and Edwardian architecture. With the
rest of your morning at leisure, relax and
unwind or join an optional experience to
see more of the region. This afternoon,
choose one from a range of Included
Choice sightseeing experiences. Tour
imposing Larnach Castle, ride the historic
Taieri Gorge railway, take a wildlife cruise
or experience an interactive tour of
famous Speight’s Brewery. Hotel: Scenic
Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW
Day 4 Dunedin – Te Anau
Today, travel through lush green
sheep-grazing country on your way
to the spectacular Fiordland National
Park and the town of Te Anau, nestled