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Enjoy an Ultimate escape to New Zealand ’ s dramatic South Island

Tour code : UGPSI10

SEASONAL OFFER Save $ 200 per person on highlighted departure dates .

ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Includes Ultimate 20 seat coach travel , 4.5 star hotel accommodation , most meals , sightseeing & attractions .

Extra night rates are per person and based on room only . Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars ( CAD $).

>> ICONIC ATTRACTION

The Milford Sound Cruise is an iconic attraction and tour highlight .

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PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS

• TranzAlpine Rail Journey

• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw

• Lakes District Museum

• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch

• Larnach Castle *

• City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin

* Guided tour .

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING

• Personalised meet & greet on arrival

• Return airport transfers in New Zealand

• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle , 2 door access and panoramic windows

• Professional Coach Captain

>> ITINERARY

( B ) Breakfast . ( L ) Lunch . ( D ) Dinner . ( SD ) Specialty Dinner .

DAY 1 : Arrive Christchurch ( D ) On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel . Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink . Hotel The George or similar

DAY 2 : Christchurch - Arthur ’ s Pass - Fox Glacier ( B , D ) This morning board the TranzAlpine , renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world . Travel over massive viaducts , river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur ’ s Pass . Board your Ultimate coach and travel to Hokitika , famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to the township of Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight ( optional , weather permitting ) over the spectacular glaciers . Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier

DAY 3 : Fox Glacier - Queenstown ( B ) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast . Arrive into picturesque Queenstown where this evening is free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants . Hotel Heritage Queenstown ( 2 nights ) or similar

DAY 4 : Queenstown ( Free Day ) ( B , SD ) Today is a free day . There are plenty of sightseeing options available . This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station . Sit back , relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue at the Colonel ’ s Homestead . On the return cruise enjoy a sing along by the piano .

DAY 5 : Queenstown - Te Anau ( B , D ) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum . Continue to Te Anau , the gateway to

• 9 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation

• 2 two night stays

• Hotel porterage

• 2 cruises

• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions

• Comprehensive documentation pack

• BONUS Group photo

MEALS

• 9 cooked breakfasts

• 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners : Walter Peak Homestead , Queenstown ; Farewell Dinner , selected beverages , Christchurch

• 1 picnic lunch

• 1 Ultimate High Tea : Larnach Castle

Note : Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm .

Fiordland . You may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves ( optional ). Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas ( 2 nights )

DAY 6 : Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau ( B , L , D ) Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a nature cruise on this magnificent fiord . See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch onboard . This afternoon return to Te Anau for free time .

DAY 7 : Te Anau - Dunedin ( B , D ) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the ‘ Edinburgh of the South ’. Enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time at leisure . Hotel Distinction Dunedin

DAY 8 : Dunedin - Mt Cook ( B , D ) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour followed by an Ultimate High Tea . Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru , famous for it ’ s limestone . Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Mt Cook . Hotel The Hermitage Hotel ( Aoraki Wing )

DAY 9 : Mt Cook - Christchurch ( B , SD ) This morning marvel at Mt Cook , New Zealand ’ s highest peak . The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight ( optional , weather permitting ) over the Southern Alps . Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water , visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and see the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving into Christchurch . This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages . Hotel The George or similar

DAY 10 : Depart Christchurch ( B ) Time to say goodbye . You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday .

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