10 Day Ultimate Single Travellers South Island Escape |
| Special Interest Tour starting in Christchurch and finishing in Christchurch |
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Tour Type: Special Interest Tour
Duration: 10 Days
Tour Starts In: Christchurch
Tour Finishes In: Christchurch
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from NZ $ pp
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10 Day Ultimate Single Travellers South Island Escape Touring Route:
Ultimate Touring:
Escape and enjoy New Zealand’s majestic South Island on this deluxe 10 day small group holiday. Begin
your journey in the Garden City of Christchurch; marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges of Mount
Cook; enjoy the Scottish heritage of Dunedin; cruise the magnificent fiord, Milford Sound; enjoy a relaxing
two night stay in the year round resort town of Queenstown and witness the rugged Southern Alps of
the mighty West Coast. Whether it’s your first time to New Zealand’s South Island or a repeat visit, the
landscape continues to change.
Attractions Included:
Ultimate Small Group Touring:
- Ultimate touring coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
- Professional Coach Captain
- Personalised "Meet & Greet" on arrival & return airport transfers in New Zealand
- 9 Nights of premium hotel accommodation including two 2 night stays & hotel porterage
- 2 Scenic cruises
- All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
- Comprehensive documentation pack
Bon Appétit!
- 9 cooked breakfasts
- 8 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners:
Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin,
Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown,
Farewell Dinner with wine - Christchurch . (Dinner on Day 1 is not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm)
- 1 picnic lunch and 1 delicious morning tea - Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
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Arrive in Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon is free to explore this wonderful city. Meet your Tour Escort and travelling companions for a pre-dinner drink and welcome dinner. Stay: Millennium Hotel Christchurch (Superior Cathedral Square Rooms) (D) |
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Christchurch - Twizel
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, view the Sheep Dog Statue and marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps. Stay: MacKenzie Country Inn (2 nights) (B/D) |
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Twizel - Dunedin
Depart Twizel and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue to Dunedin and enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Stay: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (B/D) |
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Dunedin - Te Anau
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau to your overnight stay. Stay: Distinction Te Anau Hotel
and Villas (2 nights) (B/D)
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Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free tie is available. Tonight you may wish to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). (B/L/D) |
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Te Anau - Queenstown
Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum before continuing to Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your return cruise. Stay: Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) (B/D) |
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Queenstown - Free Day
Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. (B) |
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Queenstown - Franz Josef
Travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Experience a scenic flight (optional - weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. Stay: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) (B/D) |
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Franz Josef - Christchurch
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening you will be treated to a special farewell dinner including wine with your new found friends. Stay: Millennium Hotel Christchurch (Superior Cathedral Square Rooms) (B/D) |
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Deaprt Christchurch
Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New
Zealand holiday. (B)
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Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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*Tour Status: 'G' Tours are guaranteed to depart.
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Single Supplement:
Optional single traveller supplement |
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NZ $1,240 |
*Being a Single Travellers Tour, travellers wanting to save money can opt to share with another single traveller of the same gender (twin share price applies)
or if you prefer you can pay the single supplement above to guarantee a single room On the 10 Day Ultimate Tour only, opting to share with
another traveller is ‘on request’ and can only be guaranteed if another traveller is requiring the same option. If this cannot be confirmed
the Single Supplement will be charged at 60 days prior to the tour commencing.
*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'. |
Travel in Style Merchandise:
A range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack. |
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Grand Pacific Tours offer a range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack. These items offer great value for money and will be a memento of your New Zealand holdiay for many years to come. Order any of these items with Relaxing Journeys at the time of booking, as they are not available in New Zealand. Please ask when requesting a quote.
 Jacket $NZ 80, Vest $NZ 70 & Cap $NZ 35 (includes delivery). |
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