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Haast River
Southern Spotlight
9 DAYS
CHRISTCHURCH
CHRISTCHURCH LCQR LRQC
Christchurch Mt. Cook National Park Omarama Dunedin Fiordland National Park
Te Anau Queenstown Arrowtown Haast Pass Franz Josef Glacier Hokitika
Discover the highlights of New Zealand’s magnificent South Island on this comprehensive journey. Cross the
Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, and cruise the serene waters of incomparable Milford Sound
and peaceful Lake Wakatipu. A series of unforgettable experiences awaits you in this proud Pacific nation.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Journey past crystal clear lakes & towering
mountains through Mt. Cook National Park
• View the Church of the Good Shepherd
on the shores of Lake Tekapo
• Stay on the shores of Lake Te Anau
• Travel past ancient glaciers, spectacular mountains
& magical rainforest en route to Milford Sound
• Cruise on mystical Milford Sound
• Let loose in New Zealand’s
‘adventure capital’ Queenstown
• Sail on Lake Wakatipu aboard
steamship TSS Earnslaw
• Indulge in a unique dinner experience in
Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak
• Visit the old gold mining village of Arrowtown
• Taste Central Otago’s famous
stone fruit in Cromwell
• Travel through the magnificent
rainforest of Haast Pass
• Discover fascinating Franz Josef Glacier
• Visit a greenstone factory & watch
the jade artists at work
• Journey over the Southern Alps
on the TranzAlpine Train
Christchurch
Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
Meet your Travel Director and fellow
travelers this evening for a Welcome
Reception. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch.
Day 2 Christchurch – Omarama
See how Christchurch is rebuilding
after the devastating earthquakes of
2010 and 2011. Later, enjoy spectacular
scenery as you travel to stunning Mount
Cook National Park. Hotel: Heritage
Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D
Day 3 Omarama – Dunedin
This morning, visit the Waitaki Hydro
Power Scheme on the mighty Waitaki
River. Then travel to historic Oamaru
with its celebrated limestone buildings.
After an orientation tour of Dunedin,
the afternoon is free for you to relax
or explore independently. Hotel:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D
Day 4 Dunedin – Te Anau
Enjoy some free time this morning before
TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown
traveling across the fertile pastures of
South Otago to serene Lake Te Anau.
Tonight, why not consider an optional
experience and take a boat tour of the
mysterious Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D
Day 5 Te Anau – Queenstown
Your unforgettable cruise on Milford
Sound today takes in cascading
waterfalls, hanging glacial valleys,
and the sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak.
Then travel via the breathtaking
Devil’s Staircase and Lake Wakatipu
to beautiful Queenstown, where you’ll
have an informative orientation tour
of the city. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel &
Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Day 6 Queenstown
Explore New Zealand’s adventure
capital at your own pace today. There
are jet-boat rides and 4WD safaris for
the thrill-seekers, and wine tours or