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Special Interest Tours >
Escorted Warbirds Over Wanaka Tours
8 Day South Island Escape
Featuring: Warbirds Over Wanaka
2012 International Airshow |
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 Guaranteed Departure 4-11 April 2012
Register your interest now.
Email: res@southpacifictravellers.co.nz
Warbirds International Airshow, Easter 2012.
"Early Bird" Booking Offer
Book your Warbirds Over Wanaka South Island Tour before 30 June 2011 and receive NZ$50 per person discount, a cap and jacket OR vest.
Wanaka is the most spectacular venue in the world for an airshow. Nestled on the shores of an azure blue lake amongst the mighy peaks of the Southern Alps, the natural amphitheatre created by these mountains provides a backdrop of stunning proportions.
For 3 days over Easter, Wanaka will become centre stage for an extravaganza of aerial action, celebrating mankind's achievements over the past 100 years or more. This is one of the top four Warbirds Airshows in the world where you will see classic aircraft of yesteryear and modern jets of today.
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Twin Share
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Single Supplement
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$2649
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$600
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| Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include G.S.T. |
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Warbirds Over Wanaka Special Feature:
Gold Pass Enclosure Seating Guaranteed.
Your 3 Day Gold Pass includes a souvenir Gold Cap, Badge, collector's Airshow programme and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. Plus it gives you the best seats at the Airshow in a grandstand situated directly in front of the runway. Celebrity pilots will also be mingling and you will have the opportunity to walk down the aircraft display line.
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13 Day South Island Getaway
Featuring: Warbirds Over Wanaka
2012 International Airshow |
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Twin Share
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Single Supplement
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$3649
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$900
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Warbirds Over Wanaka Special Feature:
Gold Pass Enclosure Seating Guaranteed.
Your 3 Day Gold Pass includes a souvenir Gold Cap, Badge, collector's Airshow programme and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. Plus it gives you the best seats at the Airshow in a grandstand situated directly in front of the runway. Celebrity pilots will also be mingling and you will have the opportunity to walk down the aircraft display line.
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| Day by Day Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 Christchurch (D) |
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Day 7 Te Anau - Arrowtown - Queenstown (BLD) |
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Fly from your homeport to Christchurch where on arrival you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your tour hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel and meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
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Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum before travelling to Queenstown, situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu.
Accommodation: Mercure Queenstown Resort (4 nights)
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| Day 2 - Christchurch - Dunedin (BD) |
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Day 8 Queenstown (Wanaka Airshow) (BD) |
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Depart Christchurch and travel to The Plains Vintage Railway where you experience a K88 Steam Locomotive in work. View the informative displays and enjoy a delightful morning tea before travelling to Oamaru. Continue to Dunedin. Visit Speight’s Brewery for an award-winning informative and interactive tour through this working brewery and heritage centre. After a tasting session enjoy a Scottish presentation comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift, followed by a delicious three course dinner at the Ale House restaurant.
Accommodation: Mercure Leisure Lodge (2 nights) |
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Today you have the choice of either a free day in Queenstown or travelling to Wanaka for the opening day of theWarbirds Over Wanaka Airshow. No flying will occur today, however some practice will be happening overhead. On the ground, a variety of Warhorse military vehicles, vintage machinery and an Aviation Trade Expo will be available to view.
Today provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy these particular areas prior to the various Airshow activities on Saturday and Sunday. |
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| Day 3 Dunedin Sightseeing (BD) |
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Day 9 & 10 Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow (B) |
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This morning enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Otago Harbour viewing many scenic highlights. At the spectacular Taiaroa Head you may see albatross, New Zealand fur seals and other marine mammals including up to 20 species of ocean birds all in their natural environment.
Return to the city and board the Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through terrain and spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On return to Dunedin your coach will transfer you to the hotel.
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Travel to Wanaka over the next two days where Wanaka Airport will become your home as you are entertained by the world’s best display pilots flying aircraft overhead.
Your ticket will gai you access to the Gold Pass Enclosure. Enjoy the ultimate in airshow luxury as you will be situated on the flight line with grandstand seating and a plush marquee where you can relax in comfort and watch the show from the best seats in the house. |
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| Day 4 Dunedin - Invercargill (BLD) |
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Day 11 Queenstown - Mount Cook Region (BD) |
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Today travel south through the Catlins. Enjoy a walk into Nugget Point and view the various wildlife before continuing to Purakaunui for a walk into the Falls with time to relax and enjoy a picnic lunch. Later continue along the coast to Invercargill, home of the legendary Burt Munro, Speed Bike Racer as depicted in the movie "The World's Fastest Indian".
Accommodation: The Ascot Park Hotel |
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Today see spectacular mountain ranges including Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest Peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight over the Southern Alps before arriving at your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Mackenzie Country Inn |
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| Day 5 - Invercargill - Te Anau (BD) |
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Day 12 Mount Cook Region - Christchurch (B SD) |
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This morning visit Bill Richards Truck Museum for a tour of this amazing collection. Travel via Gore to Mandeville Airfield and visit one of the best Moth collections in the world. A guided tour will showcase the extensive restoration program and fleet of aircraft on-site, with the opportunity (time and weather permitting) to take a flight in one of the impressive aircraft (optional - own expense). Next continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland.
Accommodation: Hotel Distinction Luxmore, deluxe rooms (2 nights) |
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View the brilliant turquoise water of Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue before continuing to Christchurch. On arrival visit the Airforce Museum famous for its collection of classic aeroplanes, artefacts and informative audio visual presentations. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your new friends.
Accommodation: Pavilions Hotel |
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| Day 6 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau (BLD) |
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Day 13 Christchurch (B) |
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| Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound. Board your launch, enjoy a picnic lunch and marvel at the sheer cliffs and the many waterfalls as you cruise this magnificent fiord. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available.You may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (own expense). |
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Your tour concludes this morning. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. |
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