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Bay Express - 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Departs Daily from Auckland

Day 1 - Auckland to Bay of Islands
Travel north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge through the northern suburbs before reaching the beautiful beaches and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arriving around midday, the rest of the afternoon is free to explore this delightful area. Recommended is a ferry ride to Russell and a visit to New Zealand’s Treaty House.

Day 2 - Bay of Islands
Today we have included a Fuller’s Bay of Islands ‘Flexi-Ticket’ allowing you a choice either a Cape Reinga Day Tour, Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise, a Supercruise, a Dolphin Adventure Cruise or a Tall Ship Sailing experience. As an added bonus this ticket also includes a return ferry ride to Historic Russell, New Zealand’s first Capitol. You may use these tickets either today or on day 3.

Day 3 - Bay of Islands Today is free to explore the Bay of Islands ‘Birth Place to Our Nation’.

Day 4 - Bay of Islands to Auckland This morning board the coach for the journey back to Auckland arriving at approximately 5:35pm

Highlights
* Auckland - City of Sails
* Hibiscus Coast
* Paihia
* Bay of Islands Price Includes
* Flexi-ticket
* Return Russell Ferry

Price per Person - 2008 & 2009 Departures

Daily Departures	Twin	Single	Triple	Child*
01 May 08 - 21 Sept 08	£195	£285	£185	£65
22 Sept 08 - 30 April 09	£255	£395	£230	£65
Prices quoted are for value hotels - upgardes available *Child price 3-12 years when sharing with 2 paying adults

 

 

Taste of Queenstown - 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Departs Daily from Christchurch

Day 1 - Christchurch to Queenstown (via Mt Cook)
Depart Christchurch and travel across the Canterbury Plains to the country towns of Geraldine and Fairlie. From here climb over Burkes Pass to the MacKenzie Country and pass Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki en route to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. A stop is made in the national park before continuing over the Lindis Pass to Central Otago. The vineyards of this region appear as you reach Cromwell and travel through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown

Day 2 - Milford Sound Day Excursion
Board your coach this morning for your day tour to Milford Sound. Head south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and on to Te Anau where a short stop is made. Then continue your journey though the Eglinton Valley and emerge from the Homer Tunnel to the magnificence of Milford Sound. Here you will join your cruise and experience up close sheer rock faces rising from the sea and the numerous waterfalls and marine life. A buffet lunch is included on board. Following the cruise return to Queenstown. (A fly-back option is available at extra cost and dependent on suitable weather conditions, details on request).

Day 3 - Queenstown
Today is free to explore Queenstown and its many attractions, jet boat excursions, bungy jumps, lake cruises, white water rafting, hang gliding, golf, shopping and much more.

Day 4 - Queenstown
Today you will retrace your steps to Christchurch with another chance to view the Southern Alps and Mount Cook as you head north. Arrive Christchurch in the early evening.

Price per Person - 2008 & 2009 Departures

Daily Departures	Twin	Single	Triple	Child*
01 May 08 - 21 Sept 08	£379	£499	£365	£169
22 Sept 08 - 30 April 09	£415	£545	£389	£169
Prices quoted are for value hotels - upgardes available *Child price 3-12 years when sharing with 2 paying adults

 

South Island Adventure - 5 Days/ 4 Nights

Departs Daily from Christchurch

Day 1 - Christchurch - West Coast Glaciers
This morning board the TranzAlpine Train, New Zealand's premier rail journey across the Canterbury Plains and up the gorges of the Waimakariri River, flanked by snowcapped mountains to Arthur's Pass. After exiting the Otira Tunnel and the forests of the West Coast reach Greymouth and board your coach to the West Coast Glaciers. Tonight stay at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 2 - West Coast Glaciers Today is free to relax and enjoy the scenery or participate in the many activities available in this glacial wonderland.

Day 3 - West Coast Glaciers - Queenstown Today travel south past tranquil lakes, across the Haast River and climb Haast Pass past towering mountains with cascading waterfalls. Leaving the West Coast Rain Forest for arid Central Otago journey past the shores of Lake Wanaka to the Kawarau Gorge. Passing Lake Hayes arrive in Queenstown.

Day 4 - Milford Sound Board the coach, specially built for Milford Sound, and head to Te Anau for a morning tea stop. Departing Te Anau travel l to the magnificence of Milford Sound. Cruise Milford Sound and experience up close the geographical uniqueness of 5000ft sheer rock faces rising from the sea and the numerous waterfalls and marine life. Departing Milford Sound, the coach retraces its journey back to Queenstown.

Day 5 - Enjoy a free day to explore the alpine resort.

Day 6 - Queenstown - Christchurch Depart Queenstown via the Kawerau Gorge and traverse the Lindis Pass before reaching the MacKenzie Country, framed by the snowcapped Southern Alps. On arrival at Mt Cook time permits for an optional ski plane or helicopter flight over the Alps. Heading north again pass Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo and climb Burkes Pass before descending on to the Canterbury Plains. Hugging the foothills of the Southern Alps, cross the snow fed Rakaia River arriving in Christchurch at approximately 1815 hours.

Tour Highlights:
* TranzAlpine Train
* West Coast Glaciers
* Westland Rain Forest
* Fiordland National Park
* Milford Sound
* Mount Cook - New Zealand's highest peak

Price per Person - 2008 & 2009 Departures

Daily Departures	Twin	Single	Triple	Child*
01 May 08 - 21 Sept 08	£369	£515	£349	£145
22 Sept 08 - 30 April 09	£399	£559	£369	£145
Prices quoted are for value hotels - upgardes available *Child price 3-12 years when sharing with 2 paying adults

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James MacKenzie - 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Departs Daily from Christchurch

Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city.

Day 2 - Christchurch - West Coast Glaciers
Boarding the Tranz Alpine train, journey across the Canterbury Plains and wind up the dramatic gorges of the Waimakariri River, framed by snow capped mountains and on to Arthur's Pass. After exiting the Otira Tunnel and the forests of the West Coast reach Greymouth and your coach to the West Coast Glaciers. Tonight is at either Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers.

Day 3 - West Coast Glaciers - Wanaka
Heading south, cross Haast River, with its backdrop of towering peaks, climb to the top of Haast Pass before exiting the West Coast Rain Forest for the semi arid landscape of Central Otago. Journey beside Lake Wanaka before crossing the Clutha River and arriving in the alpine village of Wanaka.

Day 4 -Wanaka Today is free to explore this unique alpine village, its lake and its region.

Day 5 - Wanaka - Dunedin Travel along the shores of Lake Dunstan to Cromwell. Joining the Dunedin Connection Coach, continue past the Clyde High Dam, cross the wilderness of the Maniototo arriving at Middlemarch to board the 'Taieri Gorge Train' for a spectacular rail journey through the heart of the Taieri Gorge to arrive in Dunedin - The Edinburgh of the South.

Day 6 - Dunedin - Te Anau This morning is free to explore. Early afternoon depart Dunedin to climb over Saddle Hill before descending to the Taieri Plains. Skirting Lake Waihola over the South Otago farmlands before crossing the Clutha River and passing through Gore and Lumsden on the way to Te Anau - the Gateway to Fiordland.

Day 7 - Te Anau - Milford - Queenstown Today travel through the remote wilderness of Eglington Valley, part of the world Heritage Area, to finally emerge from the Homer Tunnel on the way to Milford Sound. A cruise on the Sound provides the opportunity to view sheer rock walls and waterfalls, which rise to over 5,000ft. Return to Te Anau, crossing the tussock country of Northern Southland, to reach Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown.

Day 8 - Queenstown Today is free to Queenstown. We have included a ride on the Skyline Gondola high atop the Queenstown basin.

Day 9 - Queenstown - Christchurch Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge and traverse the Lindis Pass, before reaching the MacKenzie Country with its expanses of tussock, framed by the snowcapped Southern Alps. On arrival at Mt Cook time permits for an optional flight over the Alps. Heading north again pass Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo and climb Burkes Pass before descending on to the Canterbury Plains. Hugging the foothills of the Southern Alps, cross the snow fed Rakaia River before arriving in Christchurch.

Tour Highlights:
* West Coast Glaciers
* Westland Rain Forest
* Lake Wanaka
* Dunedin
* Fiordland National Park
* Milford Sound
* Mt Cook

Price per Person - 2008 & 2009 Departures

Daily Departures	Twin	Single	Triple	Child*
01 May 08 - 21 Sept 08	£699	£979	£655	£279
22 Sept 08 - 30 April 09	£789	£1139	£729	£279
Prices quoted are for value hotels - upgardes available *Child price 3-12 years when sharing with 2 paying adults

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