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TOURING

TranzAlpine Rail, South Island Queenstown, South Island
SOUTHERN SENSATIONS 13 DAYS
$
Day 1: Wellington Wander around the popular lakeside township of From 7822 * ^ per person twin share
On Arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred Wanaka before stopping at the historic gold mining
to your city hotel. Overnight in Wellington. village of Arrowtown, once a haven for the gold 13 DAYS | WELLINGTON TO CHRISTCHURCH
prospectors of the 1860’s. Continue to Queenstown
Day 2: Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park (BD) where you will spend the next two nights. OPERATOR: Kirra Tours
This morning, board the Interislander Ferry to cruise TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted coach
across the Cook Strait through the magnificent Day 8: Queenstown (B)
Marlborough Sounds. From there drive across the top Today is free to experience this magnificent alpine DEPARTS: 2020: Sep 15 • Oct 13 • Nov 17
of the South Island to Kaiteriteri, the gateway to Abel region. Browse in the many local shops and galleries • Dec 8 2021: Jan 12 • Feb 2 • Mar 2, 30
Tasman National Park. A water taxi will take you on a or take a stroll around the lakefront. Alternatively
scenic coastal cruise to your secluded accommodation experience the incredible array of adventure activities HIGHLIGHTS
located within the heart of the national park in Awaroa that Queenstown has to offer. Enjoy the thrills of riding
Bay. Spend the next two nights in Abel Tasman on the world famous Shotover Jet Boat, perhaps cruise • See the pristine waterways and native forests of
National Park. Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw Abel Tasman National Park
or for the more adventurous, try white water rafting • Visit lush vineyards in the Marlborough region
Day 3: Abel Tasman National Park (BD) (extra charge). • Travel along the TranzAlpine railway to Franz Josef
Named after the first European explorer to sight New
Zealand, Abel Tasman is the country’s smallest national Day 9: Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (BLD) • Visit the gold mining village of Arrowtown, home
park, but also one of the most popular. Renowned for Depart Queenstown for Lake Wakatipu. Travel through to a fascinating collection of mining cottages
its golden sand beaches, stunning blue water and native lush farmland to Manapouri and enjoy a leisurely cruise • Overnight Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
coastal forestland, it is an outdoor lover’s paradise. across the picturesque lake to West Arm. Travel over • Enjoy high tea at Larnach Castle
Spend a free day on a guided kayak or sailing excursion Wilmot Pass, pausing along the way to experience the
(extra charge), relax on Awaroa Beach or explore the dense Fiordland rainforest and (weather permitting) view INCLUDES
walking tracks around the lodge. Doubtful Sound glistening far below. At Deep Cove • 11 nights 4 and 5 star accommodation
board the Fiordland Navigator for your overnight cruise • Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
Day 4: Abel Tasman National Park to Blenheim (BD) through some of the fiord’s most stunning scenery.
After breakfast, catch a water taxi back to the coach Drop anchor in a sheltered cove, explore the shoreline • Meals as specified
for the next part of the journey. Stop in sunny Nelson by kayak or tender boat, or relax on board. Overnight • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
and wander around the city which has a thriving arts onboard Fiordland Navigator. • TranzAlpine train journey
and crafts scene, then drive across the Marlborough • Interislander ferry crossing
Region to the charming town of Blenheim. This evening Day 10: Doubtful Sound to Dunedin (BD) • Experienced driver/guide
visit one of the many world class vineyards to sample Enjoy a hearty breakfast on the boat this morning before • Premium air-conditioned coach
the region’s famous Sauvignon Blanc (extra charge). travelling back to Manapouri to reboard the coach. This
Overnight in Blenheim. drive takes you to the coast, crossing rich farmlands • One way transfer from Wellington airport
and passing through Southland’s agricultural townships to Wellington accommodation
Day 5: Blenheim to Christchurch (BD) on the way to Dunedin, sometimes referred to as the • One way transfer from Christchurch
Stop in the picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura to ‘Edinburgh of the South’ for its unique Scottish heritage. accommodation to Christchurch airport
visit a New Zealand Fur Seal colony, before travelling on Spend the next two nights in Dunedin. ^Price valid 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 17 Nov, 8 Dec 20, 12 Jan, 2 Feb,
to Christchurch. This afternoon you are free to explore 2, 30 Mar 21.
and take in the city sights and public gardens that give Day 11: Dunedin (B)
Christchurch its nickname ‘the Garden City’. Overnight This morning, travel to Larnach Castle and learn about
in Christchurch. its tragic and mysterious history before enjoying high
tea in the historic ballroom. The afternoon is at leisure to
Day 6: Christchurch to Franz Josef (BD) explore Dunedin and the greater Otago Peninsula.
This morning, board the TranzAlpine train for the Abel Tasman 2 1
spectacular rail journey to Arthur’s Pass, the South Day 12: Dunedin to Christchurch (BD) Nelson Wellington
Island’s highest altitude settlement. Enjoy thrilling Depart Dunedin and stop at the mystical Moeraki 1 Blenheim
vistas over deep gorges, travel alongside the ice-fed Boulders, these geological marvels were formed 60 Kaikoura
Waimakariri River and traverse the majestic Southern million years ago. From there, travel north up the coast
Alps, where spectacular views of the alpine landscape through the towns of Oamaru and Timaru and across Franz Josef 1
will take your breath away. On to the West Coast the fertile Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. On arrival, 2 Christchurch
village of Franz Josef where you can relax in a tranquil transfer to your hotel for a farewell dinner. Overnight
rainforest environment. Overnight in Franz Josef. in Christchurch. Wanaka
Queenstown 2
Day 7: Franz Josef to Queenstown (B) Day 13: Christchurch (B) Doubtful 1 Moeraki
After breakfast, take an optional scenic flight over Your holiday ends today and you will be transferred to Sound 2 Dunedin
this remarkable glacial region (extra charge, weather Christchurch Airport to connect with your onward flight.
permitting). Later, view incredible scenery as you travel START/FINISH
past the untouched wilderness and pristine lakes of the (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) OVERNIGHT
Mount Aspiring and Westland National Parks. INTERISLANDER FERRY
TRANZALPINE RAIL

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
30 travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.