Tour Type: Premium Plus Escorted Tour
Duration: 10 Days
Tour Starts In: Wellington
Tour Finishes In: Wellington
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from NZ $4995 pp
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10 Day Alpine Circle Touring Route:
Included Tour Highlights:
Accommodation & Meals:
Exclusive Experiences:
- Personalise your coach tour! Exclusive Experiences allow you to choose the activities that best suit you and are included at no extra cost! Choose Your Exclusive Experience!
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Wellington, Nelson, Dine Around Dinner
Depart Wellington and cruise on the Interislander Cruise through Wellington Harbour, across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton on the South island. Journey by coach past the orchards and vineyards of Marlborough to Nelson. Tonight, choose from two fine restaurants located in your hotel. Stay: The Rutherford Hotel (D) |
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Nelson, Franz Josef, West Coast Specialties Theme Dinner
Follow the Heritage Highway through the impressive Buller Gorge to the wild and rugged West Coast. View the fascinating Pancake rock formations at Punakaiki. Stop at Hokitika which has stunning views to the Southern Alps. Here, see beautiful Pounamu (jade) being carved into jewellery. Enter World Heritage-listed Westland National Park, where you can view the magnificent glaciers. There may be the opportunity to enjoy a scenic flight over this region (own expense, weather permitting). Enjoy a West Coast Regional Specialities dinner tonight. Stay: Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat (B/FD) |
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Franz Josef, Wanaka
View incredible scenery today as you travel through Haast Pass, over the Southern Alps and along the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea, to Wanaka township. Stay: Edgewater (B/D) |
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Wanaka, Arrowtown, Queenstown Dining
Depart Wanaka this morning and journey to the delightful village of Arrowtown. Visit the Lakes District Museum, before continuing to the alpine resort of Queenstown, situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. Tonight choose from 14 different restaurants with our Dine Around Dinner options. You may wish to take a gondola ride to the Skyline Restaurant and enjoy dinner and spectacular views over the town. Perhaps cruise on the TSS Earnslaw steamboat across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep Station for a sumptuous homestead carvery dinner. Or enjoy a meal at one of the many diverse restaurants and cafés. Stay: Sofitel Queenstown (2 nights) |
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Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today, personalise your sightseeing by choosing from our range of Exclusive Experiences. You might like to visit a selection of beautiful local gardens or take a relaxing winery tour. Perhaps take an exciting jetboat ride or a fun double-decker bus tour. (B/D) |
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Milford Sound, Te Anau
Follow the Remarkables Mountain Range and trace the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. Journey along the Milford Road and wind down the Eglington and Hollyford Valleys, then through the Homer Tunnel into Milford Sound. We board our Red Boat and cruise the length of this fiord and see Mitre Peak rising from the waters. View waterfalls, dense rainforest and towering mountains in this World Heritage listed area. This afternoon we drive to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. Stay: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (B/D) |
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Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring
Leaving the dramatic landscape of the Fiordland region, journey through rolling Southland countryside travelling via the towns of Lumsden and Gore to the east coast and the city of Dunedin. This afternoon you choose an Exclusive Experience and we will include it. Explore the Otago Peninsula by visiting the Albatross Colony or Penguin Place. For an insight into the Scottish heritage of this region you have the choice of touring Olveston House or Larnach Castle, or maybe take a guided tour of the Speights Brewery Heritage Centre. Stay: Southern Cross Hotel (B/D) |
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Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today journey north along the coast and stop to view the unique Moeraki Boulders. Continue past the azure lakes of Aviemore, Benmore and Pukaki, all developed for hydro electric power schemes, on the way to World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park, where you can choose an Exclusive Experience and we will include it. Stay: The Hermitage with views of Mt Cook from your room (B/D) |
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Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner
This morning you’ll travel to Lake Tekapo and visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. On the way to Christchurch, you might like to ride the scenic TranzAlpine Train from Arthurs Pass or continue by coach through the Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner, choosing from three superb restaurants at your hotel. Stay: Heritage Christchurch (B/D) |
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Christchurch, Depart Wellington
Travel north to Kaikoura. At Picton, board the Interislander cruise back across the Cook Strait to Wellington Harbour, where your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport. (B) |
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10 Day Alpine Circle Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 10 Day Alpine Circle. |
It was a very nice tour. I got to meet people of differing backgrounds and I was well-treated. I liked the optional offers and most importantly for a lone traveller, I never felt alone once. So, overall, it was well worthwhile, especially, when you do not know where to cover on your own in New Zealand.
Abang Johan Bin Abang Kassim (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 16/06/2009 |
Words cannot do justice to this fabulous tour. From the moment of my booking, I've had personalised service with Relaxing Journeys. The actual tour was just brilliant. Every detail was taken care of, the tour guide and the driver were exceptional. And the scenery was just breathtaking. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants a hassle-free, fully escorted tour.
Diane Clements (Australia)
Tour Date 19/05/2009 |
I liked my tour very much and your country is very beautiful. I think that my enjoyment was enhanced greatly by the two lovely people in your employment - Glenys Shum and Peter (I forgot his last name). They were very professional and always making sure that everything run smoothly. They were also very courteous and very pleasant - I couldn't ask for better guide and driver. I would not hesitate in recommending your company to other people and will definitely consider using your company again should the opportunity arises.
Charlotte Huang (Canada)
Tour Date 19/03/2009 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
2012 Season Sale! Save up to $290 per person off the brochure price for this tour. Exclusive to Relaxing Journeys. Deposit this month to qualify!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 February 2012 and 29 February 2012
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*Tour Status: 'G' Tours are guaranteed to depart.
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'.
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Tour Notes
Solo travellers, airport transfers, pre & post accommodation |
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Solo Travellers
For the solo traveller, you can either register to have a twin share room with another single traveller of the same gender to save costs, or you may opt to pay for a single supplement to guarantee a room of your own.
Airport Transfers
From the moment you touch down a friendly smile awaits. Our Meet and Greet Representatives ensure you are welcomed in true Kiwi style. Return airport to hotel transfers are provided.
Pre & Post Accommodation
As some flights arrive late at night and others depart early morning, extra nights are highly recommended to allow yourself time to relax before commencing your coach holiday. To extend your stay, simply select the number of extra nights you wish to spend when you make an enquiry. Read More> |
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