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Day 1 : Welcome to Queenstown On arrival at Queenstown Airport you ’ ll be transferred to your hotel ( flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm ). The rest of your day is free to take in the many scenic vistas . Tonight , make your own way to the Steamer Wharf for your cruise on the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner at the Colonel ’ s Homestead . An entertaining sheep show between courses provides a glimpse into high country farm life . Hotel : Copthorne Hotel & Resort ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Queenstown , 2 nights . D

Day 2 : Queenstown ‘ Free Time ’ Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown . Perhaps try white water rafting , a jet boat ride or a wine tasting tour ( all own expense ). Or relax , shop or enjoy one the many cafés and restaurants , while soaking up the alpine views . B

Day 3 : Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier Travel along the rugged West Coast Road and over the Haast Pass . Through the Gates of Haast is a lost world that ’ s so spectacular and remote UNESCO designated it a World Heritage area . This afternoon there ’ s free time to explore Franz Josef township . Perhaps take a scenic flight over the Franz Josef Glacier or over Mt . Cook or a valley walk with a local glacier guide ( all own expense ). The magnificent Franz Josef Glacier is widely regarded as the gem of New Zealand ’ s West Coast glaciers . Tonight you ’ ll enjoy a special West Coast dinner at your hotel . Hotel : Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier , Graham Wing ( R ) or Douglas Wing ( S ), Franz Josef . B D

Day 4 : Franz Josef – TranzAlpine – Christchurch This morning continue to Greymouth , the largest town on the West Coast . Here you ’ ll board the world-famous TranzAlpine , one of the top six train journeys in the world . Your train departs Greymouth and climbs into the Southern Alps before descending the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch . There are 19 tunnels and four viaducts , with Staircase Viaduct being 73 meters high . Dinner is at your hotel . Hotel : Ibis Hotel ( R ) or Novotel ( S ), Christchurch . B D

Day 5 : Farewell from Christchurch Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast . You ’ ll be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight ( flights anytime ). B

Day 1 : Welcome to Queenstown On arrival at Queenstown Airport you will be transferred to your hotel ( flights anytime ). The rest of the day is at leisure . Hotel : Copthorne Hotel & Resort ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Queenstown .

Day 2 : Queenstown – Doubtful Sound – Te Anau Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound . Home to abundant wildlife , you may see bottlenose dolphins and fur seals at play , or catch a glimpse of a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin . Your excursion into the pristine fiord of Doubtful Sound begins with a cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm . Then , join your coach to travel the sub-alpine road through the dense rainforest . Board the catamaran Patea Explorer for a cruise through some of the fiord ’ s most stunning scenery . When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall . Its beauty and vastness will take your breath away . Later , return to Te Anau . Hotel : Luxmore Resort ( R ) or Distinction Hotel ( S ), Te Anau . B L

Day 3 : Te Anau – Milford Sound Travel to Milford Sound for your overnight cruise . Cruise the full length of the Sound to the Tasman Sea , accompanied by a specialist nature guide . The style is relaxed , allowing plenty of time to view the fiord ’ s spectacular waterfalls , rainforests and wildlife . Anchor in a sheltered cove and explore the surrounding area in kayaks with your expert guide . Or simply relax on deck . Cruise : Overnight Milford Sound^ ( R & S ). B D Hotel : Copthorne Hotel & Resort ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Queenstown . B D

Day 4 : Milford Sound – Queenstown Today you ’ ll embark on your return journey to Queenstown . The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you wish . Hotel : Copthorne Hotel & Resort ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Queenstown . B

Day 5 : Farewell from Queenstown Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast . You ’ ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight ( flights anytime ). B

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2017 / 1 2017 / 2 2017 / 18 2018 2017 / 1 2017 / 2 2017 / 18 2018 Standard R 1169 1029 1220 1135 1450 1289 1519 1415 Standard R 1135 1095 1239 1169 1405 1355 1540 1455 Superior S 1289 1115 1340 1215 1600 1379 1665 1515 Superior S 1309 1215 1425 1325 1625 1515 1775 1645 2017 / 1 : 01 Apr 2017 – 30 Apr 2017 . 2017 / 2 : 01 May 2017 – 30 Sep 2017 . 2017 / 18 : 01 Oct 2017 – 30 Apr 2018 .

2017 / 1 : 01 Apr 2017 – 30 Apr 2017 . 2017 / 2 : 01 May 2017 – 30 Sep 2017 . 2017 / 18 : 01 Oct 2017 – 30 Apr 2018 . 2018 : 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018 . All prices are per person , land only . Single price is available on request .

2018 : 01 May 2018 – 30 Sep 2018 . All prices are per person , land only . Single price is available on request . ^The cruise does not operate between 21 May – 15 September . Alternative is a scenic cruise on Milford Sound with the night in Queenstown .