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TOUR DURATION:
15 days
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TOUR STARTS/ENDS:
Christchurch to Christchurch
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TOUR CATEGORY:
Independent Coach Tour
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TRANSPORTATION:
Coach
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TOUR DEPARTURES:
Daily
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Included
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MEALS:
14 x Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
First Class Hotels, Superior Hotels, Standard Hotels
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PASSENGERS:
no minimum number of passengers
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TOUR CODE:
GTNZ25
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PRE & POST ACCOMMODATION:
“Available“
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CITIES/REGIONS VISITED:
CHRISTCHURCH – DUNEDIN – TE ANAU – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN – WANAKA – GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – PUNAKAIKI – NELSON – BLENHEIM – KAIKOURA
ITINERARY
(B) - Breakfast, (L) - Lunch, (D) - Dinner
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DAY 1 : ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 : CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife and Otago University. (B)
DAY 3 : DUNEDIN - TE ANAU
This morning is free for optional activities before departing Dunedin to cross the Southland Plains through the towns of Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau. This evening enjoy a guided glowworm caves tour. (B)
DAY 4 : TE ANAU - MILFORD SOUND - QUEENSTOWN
Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)
DAY 5 : QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 6 : QUEENSTOWN - WANAKA
Depart from Queenstown this morning to enjoy the free afternoon in the smaller lakeside town of Wanaka. You might like to visit Puzzling World or The Big Picture for a wine tasting experience like no other! Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 7 : WANAKA - GLACIER REGION
Travel through Hawea to the Haast Pass, continuing up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges and native forests to arrive in the Glacier Region. (B)
DAY 8 : GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 9 : GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - PUNAKAIKI
Follow the rugged West Coast north through Greymouth to reach Punakaiki, home to the famous pancake rocks. (B)
DAY 10 : PUNAKAIKI - NELSON
Time at leisure to explore the West Coast before travelling through the rugged Buller Gorge and popular Nelson lakes district to arrive in Nelson. (B)
DAY 11 : NELSON
Today is free at leisure to relax and enjoy Nelson. You might like to visit the Abel Tasman National Park or take a local guided walking tour. Nelson is also famous for its art and artists, so here is your chance to explore their studios at your leisure optional activities not included. (B)
DAY 12 : NELSON - BLENHEIM
Travel from Nelson to Blenheim this morning. This afternoon enjoy a half day winery tour with tastings included. (B)
DAY 13 : BLENHEIM - KAIKOURA
Continue south to Kaikoura this morning. The afternoon is at leisure – optional activities include scenic flights, walking tours and swimming with the dolphins optional activities not included. (B)
DAY 14 : KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
This morning enjoy a whale watch cruise before continuing to Christchurch this afternoon. (B)
DAY 15 : DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation! (B)
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Inclusions & Highlights
Our Package Touring offers the following:
[icon_check] Daily departures
[icon_check] No minimum number of passengers
[icon_check] Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
[icon_check] All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
[icon_check] A choice of accommodation options
[icon_check] All tours can be added to
[icon_check] All packages can be taken in reverse (except ‘Stunning New Zealand’)
ACCOMMODATION
Standard Accommodation Options
Standard is equivalent to a good 3-star tourist hotel.These hotels represent excellent value for money and usually have a licensed restaurant and bar on the premises.
Superior Accommodation Options
Superior describes hotels in the 3 1/2 to 4-star category. More often than not, these will be centrally located and offering a wide range of services and facilities.
First Class Accommodation Options
First Class are central city or resort location hotels at the top end of the scale rating 4 to 4 1/2 stars. All hotels at this level have excellent facilities, bars and restaurants etc, full services, and many feature swimming pool, spa baths, and fully equipped gymnasium for the enjoyment of guests.
DATES & PRICES
Prices starts from NZD 2,977 per person, twin share, Daily Departures
The price is customized based on final hotel choices, travel dates, and other custom preferences. If you require modifications to the 15 Day South Island Itinerary as well as travel arrangements, please also advise.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Marlborough Wine Tours offers a variety of tours, ranging from a short 3 hour tour to full day tours.
Throughout the day you will taste some superb Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir as well as some lesser known varieties from the area.
Short Tour
This 3 hour tour gives you a taste of the Marlborough wine experience. The tour can start at either 9:30am or 1:30pm. It is ideal for those who have limited time but still wish to experience classic Marlborough wines.
Full Day Tour
This 6-7 hour all day tour starts from 9:30-10am with a first visit for a ‘vineyard walk and talk’ before continuing onto other wineries throughout the region. The tour includes a stop for lunch (cost not included) with several lunch options available. This tour is presented in a relaxed and informative manner where selective tasting is the order of the day.
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Get up close & personal with Milford Sound on our leisurely Nature Cruise
Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: As you cruise the length of the fiord, learn about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins.
Our Nature Cruises have a flexible, extended itinerary which gives you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and take in the highlights. Our experienced skippers will tailor the cruise route on the day depending on the weather and wildlife sightings to ensure you get to see the best that Milford Sound has to offer.
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An evening tour to explore a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms. An excursion to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves begins with a cruise across spectacular Lake Te Anau on a purpose-built scenic cruise vessel.
This underground world is astonishingly beautiful. By geological standards the caves are very young (12,000 years) and are still being carved out by the force of the river that flows through them. The result is a twisting network of limestone passages filled with sculpted rock, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall. Deep inside the caves, beyond the roar of the water, you will be taken by small boat into a silent hidden grotto inhabited by thousands of glowworms. In the subterranean darkness, they produce a glittering display that is nothing short of extraordinary.
Duration: 2hrs 15mins
Suitable for all ages with exception of infants
Some bending is required at caves entrance and steps are involved
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Whale Watching Cruise Kaikoura: Whale Watch is New Zealand’s only marine-based whale-watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year. Whale Watch scheduled tours operate daily. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch tours are extremely popular so we advise to book early.
What is Whale Watching?
Every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. Find out why the Whale Watch tour is such an amazing tourist attraction.
Depending on the season you may also see migrating…
- Humpback Whales,
- Pilot Whales
- Blue Whales
- Southern Right Whales
Kaikoura often hosts the world’s largest dolphin – the Orca – and is home to the world’s smallest and rarest – the Hector’s. Kaikoura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater. If your Whale Watch Kaikoura tour does not see a whale we will refund 80% of your fare.
Tour Check-in Times
7:15am – 10:00am – 12:45pm, An extra tour is scheduled at 3:30pm from November to March
Duration: 3 hours
Tour check-in occurs at the Whaleway Station (Whale Watch Office)
Whale Watch operate tours every day (weather permitting) excluding Christmas Day
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