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9 Day TranzAlpine
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Tour Price:

Season:


	1 May 10 - 30 Sept 10	$1990
	1 Oct 10 - 31 Jan 11	$2346
	1 Feb 11 - 30 Apr 11	$2398
	1 May 11 - 30 Sep 11	$2086

Optional Extras:

	Breakfast Supplement (8)	$164
	Dinner Supplement (6)	$210
	Single Room Supplement	$624


Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include 12.5%G.S.T. up to 30 Sep and 15% GST from 01 Oct onwards

Promotions and Deals:

Selected departures now guaranteed - see below FREE dinners! Book your tour by 30 Sept and receive free dinners. Valid on departures until 31 Dec 2010. (Not available in conjunction with any other offers) 10% Earlybird Super Saver discount available on all new bookings when the tour is booked and paid for in full 6 months prior to travel (not available with any other offers) Triple Discount. 5% discount off the tour price applies for 3 people booking together and sharing the same room. Four or More Discount. $50 per person discount if 4 or more adults travel on the same tour together (not available with the EarlyBird Super Saver offer) Terms and conditions apply - please ask for details.

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Special Included Highlights:


Sightseeing tours of Christchurch World renowned Aoraki/Mountt Cook region Traditional scottish haggis ceremony Olveston House Milford Sound cruise Dinner at Skyline Restaurant	Remote national parks of Fiordland & Westland West Coast glaciers Visit greenstone (jade) factory Renowned Tranz Alpine train journey

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch

Welcome to New Zealand! On arrival at Christchurch Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Pavilion Hotel

Day2 - Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama

A city sights tour will highlight the main attractions of Christchurch before travelling across the rich Canterbury Plains into the foothills of the MacKenzie Country. View the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Collie Dog statue at Lake Tekapo. Here you will be given the opportunity to fly over the Southern Alps with Air Safaris (optional), before continuing your journey into the Mt Cook National Park. Admire the scenic majesty of Mt Cook before travelling on to Omarama. Overnight: Heritage Gateway Hotel.

Day3 - Omarama / Dunedin

Pass large hydro lakes as you travel down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and Dunedin - the "Scottish" city. An early arrival allows the choice of excellent optional activities. Combine a Monarch harbour cruise or Newton's Citibus tour to see the albatross, penguins and seals. Enjoy the historic and scenic Taieri Gorge train excursion or just explore the city only a few minutes walk away. This evening prior to Dinner you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony, complete with piper, address to the Haggis and gift.
Overnight: Cargills Hotel

Day4 - Dunedin / Lake Manpouri / Te Anau

Visit historic Olveston House, then cross rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri before arriving at Lake Te Anau.
Overnight: Duxton Luxmore Hotel

Day5 - Te Anau / Milford Sound / Queenstown

Follow the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and descend into the Cleddau Canyon to reach majestic Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed.
Overnight: Rydges Hotel.

Day6 - Queenstown

A full day to explore the many delights of this alpine resort. Try the world famous Shotover Jet, an excursion to Skippers Canyon or a relaxing steamer cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic Earnslaw. There are a multitude of optional activities available or alternatively explore Queenstown's many international boutiques and galleries - your Coach Captain will be pleased to advise you.

Day7 - Queenstown / Haast Pass / Fox Glacier

Pass picturesque Lake Hayes then through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and follow the Clutha river to Lake Wanaka, a picture postcard resort. Travel on past lakes Wanaka and Hawea, cross the Haast Pass into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Cap off the day with the magnificent Glacier region and visit the National Park Headquarters or take the optional guided walk to the glacier's terminal face (daylight hours permitting).
Overnight: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Day8 - Fox Glacier / Greymouth / Christchurch

Time this morning for an optional helicopter flight over the glacier then on to Franz Josef. The snowcapped Southern Alps dominate the skyline as you pass glades of dense bush, tiny landlocked lakes and small pockets of farmland. Visit a Greenstone (Jade) factory where craftsmen cut and polish giant boulders to create fine jewellery. On to Greymouth to join the Tranz Alpine train for one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Through rainforests and past Lake Brunner to Otira, beneath the high snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass, follow the rugged Gorges of the Waimakariri river and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Overnight: Pavilions Hotel

Day9 - Depart Christchurch

Today is goodbye to your new found friends. You will be transferred to Christchurch International Airport to join your flight home.

Departure Dates:

Tour Code	Start Christchurch	Finish Christchurch	Promotions & Deals	Guaranteed Departure
9 days	2010
G13	Sun 22 Aug	Mon 30 Aug	See above for great discounts	Yes
G14	Sun 29 Aug	Mon 06Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
G15	Sun 05 Sep	Mon 13 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
G16	Sun 12 Sep	Mon 20 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
G162	Fri 17 Sep	Sat 25 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
G17	Sun 19 Sep	Mon 27 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
G172	Fri 24 Sep	Sat 22 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
G18	Sun 26 Sep	Mon 04 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
G20	Sun 10 Oct	Mon 18 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
G21	Sun 17 Oct	Mon 25 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
G22	Sun 24 Oct	Mon 01 Nov	See above for great discounts	Yes
G23	Sun 31 Oct	Mon 08 Nov	See above for great discounts	Yes
G24	Sun 07 Nov	Mon15 Nov	See above for great discounts
G26	Sun 21 Nov	Mon 29 Nov	See above for great discounts
G27	Sun 28 Nov	Mon 06 Dec	See above for great discounts
G272	Fri 03 Dec	Sat 11 Dec	See above for great discounts
G28	Sun 05 Dec	Mon 13 Dec	See above for great discounts
G29	Sun 12 Dec	Mon 20 Dec	See above for great discounts
G30	Sun 19 Dec	Mon 27 Dec	See above for great discounts
G31	Sun 26 Dec	Mon 03 Jan	See above for great discounts
	2011
G32	Sun 02 Jan	Mon 10 Jan	See above for great discounts
G33	Sun 09 Jan	Mon 17 Jan	See above for great discounts
G332	Fri 14 Jan	Sat 22 Jan	See above for great discounts
G34	Sun 16 Jan	Mon 24 Jan	See above for great discounts
G342	Fri 21 Jan	Sat 29 Jan	See above for great discounts
G35	Sun 23 Jan	Mon 31 Jan	See above for great discounts
G352	Fri 28 Jan	Sat 05 Feb	See above for great discounts
G36	Sun 30 Jan	Mon 07 Feb	See above for great discounts
G362	Fri 04 Feb	Sat 12 Feb	See above for great discounts
G37	Sun 06 Feb	Mon 14 Feb	See above for great discounts
G38	Sun 13 Feb	Mon 21 Feb	See above for great discounts
G382	Fri 18 Feb	Sat 26 Feb	See above for great discounts
G39	Sun 20 Feb	Mon 28 Feb	See above for great discounts
G392	Fri 25 Feb	Sat 05 Mar	See above for great discounts
G40	Sun 27 Feb	Mon 07 Mar	See above for great discounts
G402	Fri 04 Mar	Sat 12 Mar	See above for great discounts
G41	Sun 06 Mar	Mon 14 Mar	See above for great discounts
G412	Fri 11 Mar	Sat 19 Mar	See above for great discounts
G42	Sun 13 Mar	Mon 21 Mar	See above for great discounts
G422	Fri 18 Mar	Sat 26 Mar	See above for great discounts
G43	Sun 20 Mar	Mon 28 Mar	See above for great discounts
G44	Sun 27 Mar	Mon 04 Apr	See above for great discounts
G45	Sun 03 Apr	Mon 11 Apr	See above for great discounts
G46	Sun 10 Apr	Mon 18 Apr	See above for great discounts
G462	Fri 15 Apr	Sat 23 Apr	See above for great discounts
G47	Sun 17 Apr	Mon 25 Apr	See above for great discounts


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