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Ultimate South Island EscapeGuaranteed Departure: October 15, 2010 & March 4,2011
Starting from $3074CAD per person
Day 1Homeport- Christchurch
Fly from your homeport to Christchurch where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Copthorne Durham Street or Copthorne Central Christchurch
Day 2Christchurch - Twizel
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, view the Sheep Dog Statue and marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps. Hotel MacKenzie Country Inn (Deluxe Rooms)
Day 3Twizel - Dunedin
Depart Twizel and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue to Dunedin and enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Day 4Dunedin - Te Anau
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau to your overnight stay. Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (2 nights)
Day 5Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available.
Day 6Te Anau - Queenstown
Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum before continuing to Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your return cruise. Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 7Queenstown ( Free Day)
Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Day 8Queenstown - Franz Josef
Travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Experience a scenic flight (optional - weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 9Fran Josef - Christchurch
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening you will be treated to a special farewell dinner including wine with your new found friends. Hotel Millennium Hotel Christchurch
Day 10Christchurch - Homeport
Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

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