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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
Visit the gold-mining village of Arrowtown
Witness glacial waterfalls in stunning Milford Sound
View the spectacular grandeur of the Franz Josef Glacier
1
Welcome to Christchurch
You’ll have time to relax before meeting your
Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening
for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Ibis.
2
Christchurch – Omarama
See how Christchurch is has rebuilt itself after
the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011,
and pop into the Transitional Cathedral, the
temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral,
built almost entirely of cardboard. Later, travel
over the fertile Canterbury Plains to soak up
spectacular scenery. You’ll view the famous
Church of the Good Shepherd, and stop for a
quick photo with the bronze statue of a collie
You may wish to view Mount Cook
dog.
National Park from the air this afternoon on
an optional experience scenic flight. Your day
finishes in the heart of the Mackenzie Country
at Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway. B D
3
Omarama – Dunedin
Visit to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme,
an intricate series of interconnected lakes
and canals, and the monumental spillway
of the nearby Benmore Dam. Then travel to
the historic town of Oamaru, with its elegant
tree-lined streets and celebrated white
limestone buildings. Continue to Dunedin,
New Zealand’s southernmost city, where your
afternoon is at leisure. You may like to take a
wildlife cruise, or ride the historic Taieri Gorge
Railway. Hotel: Scenic Dunedin City. B
4
Dunedin – Te Anau
This morning you’re free to explore
Dunedin at your own pace: you might like to
visit stately Larnach Castle. This afternoon,
travel through lush green sheep-grazing
country on your way to Fiordland National
Park and the town of Te Anau. Tonight, why
not consider an optional experience and
take a boat tour of the mysterious Te Anau
Glowworm Caves. Hotel: Luxmore. B D
5
Te Anau – Queenstown
Your experience in magnificent Milford
Sound is sure to be one of the highlights of your
trip. Travel through tall native rainforests and
rugged mountains of Fiordland National Park,
then cruise the serene waters of this natural
wonder. On the way to Queenstown see Mirror
Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak
and Bowen Falls, then travel along the Devil’s
Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Enjoy an informative orientation tour on arrival.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B
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Queenstown Free Time
Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital at
your own pace today. There are jet boat rides
and white water rafting for the thrill-seekers, and
wine tours or intimate cafés for those who enjoy
a more leisurely rhythm. You might like to visit
the picturesque Queenstown Gardens and enjoy
its beautiful tulips in spring or glorious roses
in summer. Take a peaceful cruise this evening
across Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old
TSS Earnslaw, the only remaining commercial
passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in
the Southern Hemisphere. Your destination is
Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll
enjoy a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner
and entertaining after-dinner show offering
glimpses of high country farm life. B HD
7
Queenstown – Franz Josef
Your destination today is the wild west coast of
the South Island. Stop to visit the gold-mining
settlement of Arrowtown, where more than 70
original buildings from the gold-rush era are
faithfully preserved. Sample luscious stone
fruit in Cromwell and enjoy the serenity of the
region’s vivid blue lakes, the most famous
Drive
of which is tranquil Lake Wanaka.
over the spectacular Haast Pass, passing the
96-meter Thunder Creek Falls and stopping
for a leisurely rainforest walk on your way to
the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel:
Scenic Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D
8
Franz Josef – Christchurch
Travel on this morning to Hokitika, home of New
Zealand’s famous greenstone. Pounamu (its
Māori name) is of great cultural significance in
Māori culture and was prized for its strength,
durability and beauty. It was used for weapons,
tools and personal ornaments, and also
Continue to Arthur’s
denoted great status.
Pass to board the iconic TranzAlpine train and
embark on one of the world’s most renowned
rail journeys. Pass through magnificent
landscapes ranging from the rugged gorges
and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes of the
Southern Alps, to the lush pasture-land of the
Canterbury Plains. This evening in Christchurch,
join your Travel Director and new-found friends
for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Ibis. B FD
9
Farewell from Christchurch
Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your
vacation comes to an end this morning after
breakfast. B
From $ 2650
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Single Supplement LCQR (add to price above): $810pp
Exceptions 13/10/19 to 29/03/20: $885pp
Exceptions 04/10/20 to 28/03/21: $845pp
Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LRQC.
Departures between 13/10/2019 & 05/04/2020 operate as
per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary.
Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
See page 5 for great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
8 Full buffet breakfasts B
1 Highlight Dinner HD
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $280pp
Save up to $140pp
3 Dinners D
1 Farewell Dinner FD
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 9 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price