7 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound & Glaciers |
| Coach & Fly Tour starting in Auckland and finishing in Auckland |
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Tour Type: Coach & Fly Tour Tour
Duration: 7 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $2769 pp
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7 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound & Glaciers Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
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Day
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Auckland to Christchurch
From Auckland fly to Christchurch where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free day to explore the the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. Perhaps discover the sights of the city on the Christchurch Tram.
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Greymouth – Glaciers
Board the renowned TranzAlpine Train and cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains. Arthur’s Pass and the lengthy Otira tunnel lead you to the West Coast. Join your coach in Greymouth and travel via the jade carvers of Hokitika to the glacier region. Stay two nights at the Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.
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Glaciers
Today you have a whole day at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional guided walk on the glacier, a heli-hike or a scenic flight, or an unguided walk to the terminal face. Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers both extend 12 kms from the high snow fields of the Southern Alps. The terminal face of the Franz Josef glacier is just 5 kms from the Franz Josef township and at Fox an easy walk from the village to the terminal face. |
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Glaciers – Queenstown
Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you plunge deeper into South Westland. As the Haast River guides you inland through the Haast Pass. Cross the pass to reach the southern lakes district and the alpine playground of Queenstown. (Ed. You may want to add addtional days to the tour here)
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Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing the Mirror Lake, the Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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Mount Cook – Christchurch
Travel through the Kawarau Gorge and over the Lindis Pass to reach Mount Cook around midday. Pass Lake Tekapo, then north to to Christchurch where you are transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay. |
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Christchurch – Auckland
Today you are are transferred by courtesy coach to Christchurch airport to catch your flight to Auckland. Your flight is included in the tour cost. |
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7 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound & Glaciers Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys.
4 Reviews,
Average Rating 3.5
of 5.
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Great tour. Everything went like clockwork. After scaring my wife and myself many times learning to drive on the 'wrong' side of the road for the prior week, it was great to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and people. Our only complaint is that the trip to New Zealand was too short. Many Thanks! P.S. Toni was great!
Pamela & Larry Connolly (United States)
Tour Date 28/09/2011 |
Toni Harris organized a great tour for me in a very short time. I really enjoyed my time in New Zealand and had a great time. Thanks Toni for this excellent organization ! Everything went well.
Refia Elif Yigit (France)
Tour Date 05/01/2011 |
Thank you for putting together such a great vacation package for us! We had such a great experience in your country. All the connections went smoothly, 'no worries'! The accommodations were very good. Great job!
Manny & Lucy (Australia)
Tour Date 17/05/2007 |
I have returned from my New Zealand holiday and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Everything went very smoothly and all the tour staff were very courteous and helpful. I would like to thank you for your assistance in ensuring that my holiday was as planned and very enjoyable.
Wendy Woodrow (Australia)
Tour Date 12/03/2007 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices below are per person. |
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| Stay |
Twin Share |
Single |
Triple |
Breakfasts |
| Motel |
NZ $2,769 |
NZ $3,519 |
NZ $2,619 |
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| Bronze |
NZ $2,869 |
NZ $3,659 |
NZ $2,789 |
NZ $120 |
| Silver |
NZ $2,989 |
NZ $3,939 |
NZ $2,839 |
NZ $140 |
| Gold |
NZ $3,199 |
NZ $4,299 |
NZ $2,979 |
NZ $156 |
| Apartment |
NZ $2,999 |
NZ $4,119 |
NZ $2,849 |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER
2012 Autumn & Winter Sale! Take $200 per person off the prices shown, if you place your tour deposit this month!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 May 2012 and 31 May 2012
with your tour starting between 1 May 2012 and 30 September 2012 . Subject to availability at time of booking. |
*Prices above are valid 01 November 2011 to 30 September 2012. Prices before or after this period are on request.
*Child discounts apply to children under 11 at the time of travelling. Save 25% if child travelling with two adults and 10% if only 1 Adult and 1 Child are travelling.
*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 & fly tour and operates daily. |
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Independent New Zealand Coach & Fly Tours
Independent coach & fly tours are
the ideal way to explore New Zealand. We pre-book all your travel arrangements including coach, rail, flights 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. 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 airline, 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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