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| 7 day Nature Connects |
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Itinerary
| Day 1: Wellington - Blenheim |
Highlights:
- scenic ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds to Picton
- wine estates surrounding Blenheim
| Day 2: Blenheim - Kaikoura |
Highlights:
- rocky coastline of the Kaikoura coast - see the fur seals basking on the rocks
- optional cruise to view the whales, dolphins and seabirds
| Day 3: Kaikoura - Christchurch |
Highlights:
- gentle rolling hills of North Canterbury, wine growing region
- Christchurch, city of parks, gardens & sidewalk cafes
| Day 4: Christchurch - Queenstown |
Highlights:
- glacier lakes of Tekapo & Pukaki
- raw beauty of the barren Mackenzie country
- spectacular views of Queenstown from Skyline Gondola (included)
| Day 5: In Queenstown - free day |
Highlights:
- adrenalin or relaxation - your choice
- eco tours, adventure, food & wine
- perhaps a day trip to Doubtful Sound or Milford Sound
| Day 6: Queenstown - Fox Glacier |
Highlights:
- gold mining relics along the Kawarau Gorge
- gentle Lakes Wanaka & Hawea
- spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park
| Day 7: Fox Glacier - Christchurch |
Highlights:
- rivers of ice just 6km from the ocean
- dense native forest of Westland National Park
- patchwork plains of Canterbury, to Christchurch with parks & gardens
Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
Fares and Pricing: Season 1
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Tour Code: TR W1 |
Hotel |
Motel |
Hostel |
Farmstay |
O'night cruise / ensuite |
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Self Drive - Small Car |
Share Twin |
$1168
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$1046
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Single |
$2225
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$1980
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Self Drive - Medium Car |
Share Twin |
$1217
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$1094
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Single |
$2321
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$2076
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Self Drive - Large Car |
Share Twin |
$1291
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$1168
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Single |
$2471
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$2225
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| Prices valid from 1 April 2010
to 31 March 2011
and are priced per person
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Includes:
- rental car travel as per itinerary
- rental car option - 7 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
- 6 nights' accommodation as selected
- ferry crossing
- Skyline gondola cable car
- TranzAlpine train (optional extra)
Optional add-ons: Self drive option
- TranzAlpine train supplement: $170 per person
Accommodation Directory:
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Location - Blenheim |
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Location - Kaikoura
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| Hotel |
Chateau Marlborough or similar |
| Motel |
Bella Vista /Blenheim Palms or similar |
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| Hotel |
White Morph Motor Lodge or similar |
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Blue Seas Motel or similar |
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Location - Christchurch |
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Location - Queenstown
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| Hotel |
Copthorne Durham Hotel or similar |
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City Centre Motel or similar |
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
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Blue Peaks Hotel or similar |
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Location - Fox Glacier |
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| Hotel |
Fox Glacier Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
The Westhaven or similar |
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