South Pacific Travellers World New Zealand

Escorted Coach Tours > South Island Tours > 9 Day Southern Explorer

11 Day Southern Explorer
- Escorted South Island Coach Tour

A comprehensive holiday itinerary with the flexible option of finishing in Christchurch or Wellington.


Tour Price:

Season:


	1 May 10 - 30 Sep 10	$2265
	1 Oct 10 - 31 Jan 11	$2638
	1 Feb 11 - 30 Apr 11	$2699
	1 May 11 - 30 Sep 11	$2371

Optional Extras:

	Breakfast Supplement (10)	$205
	Dinner Supplement (8)	$282
	Single Room Supplement	$762

Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include 12.5%G.S.T. up to 30 Sept 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% 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.

Click here
to make me bigger


Special Included Highlights:


Sightseeing tour of Christchurch World renowned Mt Cook region Traditional Scottish haggis ceremony Olveston House Spectacular southern lakes Milford Sound launch cruise Dinner at Skyline Restaurant Remote national parks of Fiordland and Westland Visit Shantytown with gold panning	Visit Greenstone (Jade) Factory Punakaiki pancake rocks Montana Winery visit with tasting and afternoon tea Scenic cruise PictonWellington or Tranz Coastal train Picton Christchurch

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch

You will be met at Christchurch Airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Pavilions Hotel

Day2 - Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama

A city sights tour will highlight the main attractions of Christchurch before traveling across the Canterbury Plains into the MacKenzie Country. View the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Collie Dog statue at Lake Tekapo. Opportunity to fly over the Southern Alps with Air Safaris (optional), before continuing to Mt Cook National Park. Admire the majesty of Mt Cook before traveling on to Omarama.

Overnight: Heritage Gateway Hotel. (1 night)

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 Newtons Citibus tour to see the albatross, penguins and seals. Enjoy the historic and scenic Taieri Gorge train excursion or 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. (1 night)

Day4 - Dunedin / Lake Manapouri / 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: Distinction 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. (2 nights)

Day6 - Queenstown

A day to explore the delights of this alpine resort at your leisure. Your Coach Captain will happily advise on the many sightseeing activities available. We recommend the world famous Shotover Jet Boat ride, take a Gondola to the Skyline high above, a tour to the gold mining area of Skippers Canyon or for the adventurous white water rafting. Alternatively browse in the many shops and galleries.

Day7 - Queenstown / Haast Pass/ Fox Glacier

Pass picturesque Lake Hayes on to an area steeped in fascinating history relating to early settlement and the goldmining era, to Lake Wanaka, a picture postcard resort on the lakes edge with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Pass Lake Hawea and the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka to Makarora into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Drive north along the coast to the glacier region. Explore the township or take the optional guided walk to the glaciers terminal face.
Overnight: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Day8 - Fox Glacier / Greymouth

Time for an optional helicopter flight over the glacier then on to Franz Josef. Snowcapped Southern Alps dominate the skyline as you pass 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. Next is Shantytown, a restored gold mining town of the 1860s where you pan for gold, ride on the steam train, at no extra cost.

Overnight: Hotel Ashley. (1 night)

Day9 - Greymouth / Blenheim

View the unusual rock formations and blowholes at Punakaiki and pass Charleston, a former goldmining township. Follow the Buller River through the Buller Gorge and on to Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Follow the long Wairau Valley to Blenheim. A short tour of the area includes a visit to Montana Winery. Enjoy a hosted tour of the winery, learn about and taste a range of the famous local wines (purchase if you wish) followed by afternoon tea.

Overnight: Heartland Hotel Blenheim

Day10 - Blenheim / Picton / Christchurch or Wellington

Explore Picton, nestled on the shores of the Marlborough Sounds. You now have the option of continuing to Wellington via the Cook Strait ferry or returning to Christchurch by Tranz Coastal train along the Kaikoura coast.
Overnight Wellington: Bay Plaza Hotel or
Overnight Christchurch: Pavilions Hotel

Day11 - Depart Christchurch or Wellington

Today is goodbye to your new found friends. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Departure Dates:

Tour Code	Start Christchurch	Finish Christchurch or Wellington	Promotions & Deals	Guaranteed Departure
11 days	2010
K61	Sun 25 Jul	Wed 04 Aug	See above for great discounts	Yes
K62	Sun 01 Aug	Wed 11 Aug	See above for great discounts	Yes
K13	Sun 22 Aug	Wed 01 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K14	Sun 29 Aug	Wed 08 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K15	Sun 05 Sep	Wed 15 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K16	Sun 12 Sep	Wed 22 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K162	Fri 17 Sep	Mon 27 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K17	Sun 19 Sep	Wed 29 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
K172	Fri 24 Sep	Mon 04 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
K18	Sun 26 Sep	Wed 26 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
K20	Sun 10 Oct	Wed 20 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
K21	Sun 17 Oct	Wed 27 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
K22	Sun 24 Oct	Wed 03 Nov	See above for great discounts	Yes
K23	Sun 31 Oct	Wed 10 Nov	See above for great discounts	Yes
K24	Sun 07 Nov	Wed 17 Nov	See above for great discounts
K26	Sun 21 Nov	Wed 01 Dec	See above for great discounts
K27	Sun 28 Nov	Wed 08 Dec	See above for great discounts
K272	Fri 03 Dec	Mon 13 Dec	See above for great discounts
K28	Sun 05 Dec	Wed 15 Dec	See above for great discounts
K29	Sun 12Dec	Wed 22 Dec	See above for great discounts
K30	Sun 19 Dec	Wed 29 Dec	See above for great discounts
K31	Sun 26 Dec	Wed 05 Jan	See above for great discounts
	2011
K32	Sun 02 Jan	Wed 12 Jan	See above for great discounts
K33	Sun 09 Jan	Wed 19 Jan	See above for great discounts
K332	Fri 14 Jan	Mon 24 Jan	See above for great discounts
K34	Sun 16 Jan	Wed 26 Jan	See above for great discounts
K342	Fri 21 Jan	Mon 31 Jan	See above for great discounts
K35	Sun 23 Jan	Wed 02 Feb	See above for great discounts
K352	Fri 28 Jan	Mon 07 Feb	See above for great discounts
K36	Sun 30 Jan	Wed 09 Feb	See above for great discounts
K362	Fri 04 Feb	Mon 14 Feb	See above for great discounts
K37	Sun 06 Feb	Wed 16 Feb	See above for great discounts
K38	Sun 13 Feb	Wed 23 Feb	See above for great discounts
K382	Fri 18 Feb	Mon 28 Feb	See above for great discounts
K39	Sun 20 Feb	Wed 02 Mar	See above for great discounts
K392	Fri 25 Feb	Mon 07 Mar	See above for great discounts
K40	Sun 27 Feb	Wed 09 Mar	See above for great discounts
K402	Fri 04 Mar	Mon 14 Mar	See above for great discounts
K41	Sun 06 Mar	Wed 16 Mar	See above for great discounts
K412	Fri 11 Mar	Mon 21 Mar	See above for great discounts
K42	Sun 13 Mar	Wed 23 Mar	See above for great discounts
K422	Fri 18 Mar	Mon 28 Mar	See above for great discounts
K43	Sun 20 Mar	Wed 30 Mar	See above for great discounts
K44	Sun 27 Mar	Wed 06 Apr	See above for great discounts
K45	Sun 03 Apr	Wed 13 Apr	See above for great discounts
K46	Sun 10 Apr	Wed 20 Apr	See above for great discounts
K462	Fri 15 Apr	Mon 25 Apr	See above for great discounts
K47	Sun 17 Apr	Wed 27 Apr	See above for great discounts


		Back to top

Premier Plus Coach Tour Features >

Premier Plus Full New Zealand Tours > 14 day New Zealand Discovery | 21/18 day New Zealand Experience

Premier Plus South Island Tours > 10 day Alpine Circle | 8 day Southern Sensation

Premier Plus North Island Tours > 6 day Geyserland & 3 day Bay of Islands

Superior Coach Holidays Features >

Ultimate Luxury South Island | 19 Day Grand New Zealand | 16 Day Highlights of New Zealand | 11 Day North & South Island | Superior South Island Tour | Superior Rail/Coach Tour

Popular Coach Tour Features >

Popular Series Full New Zealand Tours > 23 Day All New Zealand Ultimate | 20 Day Ultimate New Zealand | 18 Day Panorama | 17 Day Wonderland | 16 Day Vista | 14 Day Scenic Splendour | 14 Day Scenic Explorer | 12 Day New Zealand Spectacular | 10 Day Northern Escape

Popular Series South Island Tours > 131 Day Ultimate Southern Highlights | 12 Day Southern Discovery | 11 Day Southern Explorer | 9 Day Tranz Alpine

Popular Series North Island Tours > 10 Day Northern Heritage | 8 Day Northern Spectacular

Escorted Coach Tour Bookings