Tour Type: Independent Coach Tour
Duration: 4 Days
Tour Starts In: Christchurch
Tour Finishes In: Christchurch
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from NZ $1159 pp
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4 Day Southern Discovery Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
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Day
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Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown
Cross the Canterbury Plains, over
Burkes Pass to the glacial lakes and
into the Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy
exploring the Sir Edmund Hillary
Alpine Centre. Enjoy optional lunch
at the Hermitage or perhaps a scenic
flight. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie
Country to the Lindis Pass. Pass the
stone fruit growing area of Cromwell
and through the Kawarau Gorge with
its historic gold mines to Queenstown.
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Day
2 |
At Queenstown
Today is completely at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of this alpine resort situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown offers something for everyone - you can enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquility of this mountain retreat and enjoy several walking trails in the town area. For sheer excitement there is white-water rafting, helicopter rides, the famous jet boats, bungy jumping to pump your adrenalin, and offroad 4WD tours with plenty of river crossings. There are cruises on the lake and a visit to a high country sheep station, and wine tasting tours. You can visit nearby Arrowtown where the main street has been preserved since the 1860's gold rush days and you can try your luck and pan for gold in the adjacent Shotover River. We have included the Skyline Gondola ride in your tour package. |
Day
3 |
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau
An early start around the southern
shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te
Anau, then into Fiordland National
Park. Pass through pristine beech
forests and the Homer Tunnel to view
the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen
Falls while enjoying lunch aboard a
cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford
Sound to return to Te Anau. Stay 1
night in Te Anau. (L)
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Day
4 |
Te Anau - Christchurch
Travel through stunning Fiordland
towards the Waimea Plains and
the farming community of Gore.
Continue across the rolling hill country
of Southland and South Otago to
Dunedin, the “Edinburgh of the South”,
for a brief stop. Head north through
historic Oamaru, through seaside
Timaru and across the Canterbury
Plains, arriving in Christchurch early
evening.
Please note this is a long day, and there is no commentary on this leg of the journey. The Lakeland tour is very similar to this tour but includes an extra night stopover in Dunedin to break the journey. |
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from NZ $1,159
4 Day Southern Discovery
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4 Day Southern Discovery Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 4 Day Southern Discovery. |
Thank you for the wonderful experience of touring New Zealand's south island. The logistics of the package was almost flawless. The motel accommodations, connecting coaches, milford sound tour, gondala connected perfectly. The accommodation was outstanding and the way I could tailor the package was very helpful. My only comments would be.. Milford sound boat cruise - you mention in your itinerary to pre-book for lunch which is helpful. It would be even more helpful if you gave the deadline and a contact number to call to pre-book. Just a thought.. there was a mix up in my airport transfer by Super Shuttle. The pickup location was at another hotel. Thankfully the bus was only a very short distance away and it caused no dramas at all, but potential could be bad. Something to be aware of. Overall I had a thrilling time and am so appreciative of your service. I will definitely be recommending your company to friends and family. Thank you again.
Robin Yang (Australia)
Tour Date 15/02/2010 |
Thank you for a most enjoyable tour. From the moment we stepped on the coach in Christchurch until our arrival at our hotel in Queenstown we felt well taken care of. Our accommodation was excellent and the train journey and tours in Dunedin and Queenstown most enjoyable. Thank you Jill for your prompt and professional service. We were 2 very satisfied travellers.
Janice Green & Anne Mortensen (Australia)
Tour Date 26/04/2009 |
I had a really great trip - the hotels were good - a couple of hiccups, but nothing that couldn't be sorted out, the shuttles and coaches arrived on time and the drivers were 'top class'. I am a nervous passenger but didn't feel any apprehension at all. The last driver we had from Queenstown via Mt Cook to Christchurch was fantastic - he made his commentaries more personal and it made a huge difference. Unfortunately I cannot remember his name. I am now saving for my next trip to New Zealand - can't come soon enough - I loved it. Thank you for organising everything so efficiently.
Jean Robertson (South Africa)
Tour Date 14/04/2009 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices below are per person. |
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| Stay |
Twin Share |
Single |
Triple |
Breakfasts |
| Motel |
NZ $1,159 |
NZ $1,519 |
NZ $1,079 |
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| Bronze |
NZ $1,169 |
NZ $1,529 |
NZ $1,149 |
NZ $90 |
| Silver |
NZ $1,299 |
NZ $1,759 |
NZ $1,219 |
NZ $105 |
| Gold |
NZ $1,459 |
NZ $2,089 |
NZ $1,319 |
NZ $117 |
| Apartment |
NZ $1,299 |
NZ $1,869 |
NZ $119 |
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*Prices above are valid 01 November 2011 to 30 September 2012. Prices before or after this period are on request.
*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'. |
Tour Information
This is an independent coach tour and operates daily. |
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Independent New Zealand Coach Tours
Independent coach tours are
the ideal way to explore New Zealand. We pre-book all your travel arrangements including coach, rail and ferry transport, accommodation, transfers between your transport and accommodation and key sightseeing activities. We can add and take off days in the middle, start or end of your tour and you can choose to add meals and/or pre and post tour accommodation. You also choose the level of accommodation that suits you best, from 3 star to 5 star! While the coaches do not have dedicated tour guides, the multi-talented coach drivers provide excellent onboard commentary. You will receive an informative touring wallet which will include brochures, detailed maps, tour vouchers and comprehensive itinerary.
Accommodation Levels
Your coach tour accommodation is in specially chosen properties, centrally located and of a high standard. Choose from 5 levels of accommodation - Motel, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking so get in early!
Daily Departures
Our independent coach tours operate daily, using regular coach, train and ferry services. This provides you with excellent flexibility when planning your coach tour start date to coincide with your flights or other holiday arrangements.
General Information
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