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Southern Grand Tour (10 Days / 9 Nights)

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Day 01 THE GARDEN CITY : CHRISTCHURCH
Welcome to New Zealand. Arrive at Christchurch, the awesome "Garden City of New Zealand".

Meet & greet on arrival by Dream World New Zealand representative and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure, acclimatizing to New Zealand South Island weather.

Hotels

Standard (3 Star):
Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor / Scenic Circle x 02 nights

Premium (4 Star):
Grand Chancellor / Holiday Inn / Hotel Central x 02 nights

Deluxe (4 - 5 Star)
Millennium Christchurch / Heritage / Crowne Plaza x 02 nights

Day 02 CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE
Cooked breakfast at hotel

Option 1:
Join early morning Hot Air Balloon Flight at Christchurch. Fly from the centre of the city, in view of the sun rising out of the ocean, toward snow-capped mountains. Early morning is best as it is the calmest time of day. Regardless of the time, what a way to start the day! Highlights :
» 4-4.5 hours from start to finish.
» An early start!
» Hands-on help in preparing the balloon.
» Approximately 1 hour long flight.
» Spectacular views and photo opportunities.
» A celebratory glass of chilled champagne (or fruit juice) after landing in a farmer's field.
» An in-flight photo of the flight available for purchase as a keepsake.
» Courtesy transfers to and from central Christchurch hotels and motels.

Optoin 2:
Full Day Discover the Whales & Dolphins Tour. It provides a fantastic day trip for people who love the sea and marine mammals, and is full of variety for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy Full Day Luxury cruise + coach tour "Discover the Whales" to Kaikoura that takes you through beautiful rural pastoral scenes, Kaikoura Coastline, Whale watch Cruise, Seal colony. 3 hour cruise with Kaikoura Whale watch (giant sperm whale and the dusky dolphins) has won many international awards for tourism excellence and marine conservation.

Return back Christchurch. Evening at leisure and shopping.

Day 03 THE TRANZALPINE SAFARI
Cooked breakfast at hotel

Enjoy the world famous The TranzAlpine Safari, a journey which is famous for its engineering feats and spectacular mountain scenery. The TranzAlpine Train (rated one of the top six train journeys in the World) runs from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea, crossing the fertile Canterbury plains and the stunning Waimakariri River. Arrive at Greymouth in the afternoon and transfer to Franz Josef Glacier by coach.

Find yourself in a magnificent land having Ancient Rivers of ice. Rest of the day at leisure exploring Glacier land, we suggest a helicopter landing or a guided walk onto the glacier (own expense). A scenic flight is a great way to view the glaciers.

Hotels

Standard (3 Star):
Alpine Glacier /Glacier Gateway x 01 nights

Premium (4 - 5 Star):
Punga Grove/Glenfern Villas/ The Westhaven X 01 Night

Day 04 FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER - QUEENSTOWN
Cooked breakfast at hotel

Leave Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and beech forests and travel through the Kawarau Gorge via Lakes Wanaka and Hawea.

Arrival at Queenstown.

Hotel

Standard (3-4 Star):
A-Line / Copthorne/Kingsgate Hote & Resorts x 03 nights

Premium (4 Star):
Mercure Resort/Novotel Gardens/Rydges x 03 nights

Deluxe (4-5 Star):
Heritage / Millennium / Crowne Plaza x 03 nights

Day 05 MILFORD SOUND & TE ANAU LAKE
Cooked breakfast at hotel.

Enjoy Full Day Milford Sound optional Tour (Costs given separately at the end). Enjoy an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Tour includes a breathtaking world famous 1 Hr 45 minutes Milford Sound Luxury Scenic Cruise.

Return to Queenstown in the evening.

Self Drive option stay one night in hotel at one of the most beautiful Southern lakes Te Anau.

Hotels

Standard (3 - 4 Star)
Luxmore Hotel / Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau x 01 nights

(4 Star)
Te Anau Hotel & Villas x 01 nights

Day 06 QUEENSTOWN - Thrill Therapy
1200 HRS : Enjoy a memorable relaxing trip to Walter Peak on the historic TSS Earnslaw vintage Steamship. Affectionately known as the "Lady of the Lake", the TSS Earnslaw has a special place in the hearts of Queenstown people. TSS Eanslaw cruise will take you to Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and experience New Zealand high country life. Upon arrival at Walter Peak High Country Farm gain a fascinating insight into New Zealand high country life including a farm show. Enjoy freshly brewed Tea/Coffee and selection of snacks.

1630 HRS : In the afternoon, enjoy the award winning Shot over Jet experience. It's an adrenaline rush you'll never forget! We call it Thrill Therapy!.

Day 07 QUEENSTOWN - DUNEDIN / OTAGO
Cooked breakfast at Hotel.

Option 1:
Historical Taieri Gorge Train : A Day Tour experiencing the unique southern lifestyle, Beautiful Kawarau Gorge, travel into countryside inaccessible by road, Cromwell Fruit & Wine Region, Clyde Dam, High Country Farming District, Two hour spectacular and Historical Taieri Gorge train journey between Dunedin and Pukerangi "the hill of the heavens".

OPTION 2:
Discover Aoraki Mt. Cook : Full Day tour highlights include Cromwell Orchards, Lindis Pass and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Australasia's highest mountain at 3754 metres. At Mount Cook there is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (own expense / weather permitting). Today's spectacular drive takes you through the dramatic landscape of the Waitaki Valley, historic Precinct of Oamaru and Mt Cargill before arriving at Dunedin.

Hotels

Standard (3-4 Star):
Dunedin City Hotel / Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin x 02 nights

Premium (4 Star):
Scenic Circle Sothern Cross / Mercure Dunedin X 02 Night

Day 08 DUNEDIN
Cooked breakfast at Hotel.

Dunedin Sightseeing Tour with entertaining commentary including Municipal chambers, First Church, 'Exchange' historic precinct, Villas & bungalows of hillside suburbs, Olveston stately home (optional guided tour), Botanic gardens, Otago University (photo stop), Otago Museum, Cadbury chocolate factory, Railway station (photo stop), Otago Settlers museum, Speights heritage brewery, Art Gallery, Robbie Burns statue and St Paul's Cathedral.

Remainder of day at leisure and enjoying Dunedin evening life.

Day 09 DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Cooked breakfast at Hotel.

Departure Dunedin through Oamaru (which is famous for Moeraki boulders, Moeraki Beach, Oamaru's historic limestone precinct and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony). Enroute Timaru is renowned for beautiful Caroline Bay.

Arrival at Christchurch in the afternoon.

Hotels

Standard (3 Star):
Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor / Scenic Circle x 01 nights

Premium (4 Star):
Grand Chancellor / Holiday Inn / Hotel Central x 01 nights

(4- 5 Star):
Millennium Christchurch / Heritage / Crowne Plaza x 01 nights

Day 10 CHRISTCHURCH - GARDEN CITY TOUR
Cooked breakfast at Hotel.

The Garden City Tour highlights include Central City landmarks, Cathedral Square, Arts Centre, Botanical Gardens, Canterbury Museum and International Antarctic Centre to experience an Antarctic storm first hand, with temperatures dropping well below the zero... a great place to chill out.

Transfer from hotel to Airport with lifetime memories.

Depart New Zealand.

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NOTE :
NOTE : The above itinerary is extendable up to 2-3 more nights. We recommend to add one night each at Franz Josef Glacier and Queenstown.


Rates:
NET. COST PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARE BASIS IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS
(For 10 plus Passengers, Please Apply for Group Rates)
Southern Grand Tour (10 Days / 9 Nights)DeluxePremiumLuxury
01 MAY 09 - 30 SEP 09 (Without Breakfast) 163417441859
01 MAY 09 - 30 SEP 09 (With Breakfast) 188719972123
01 OCT 09 - 30 APR 10 (Without Breakfast) 187819422074
01 OCT 09 - 30 APR 10 (With Breakfast) 210722062338

The Above Rates may not be available 20th Dec - 7th Jan, or otherwise booked well in advance.

Different Rates on demand may apply for the above usually sold out period.

Cost Inclusions:
» Meet and Greet on Arrival.
» Accommodation in Hotels as per itinerary or similar.
» With or without Breakfast every morning at the Hotel (please see option in Rates)
» Goods & Service Tax 12.5%
» Private Airport Transfers.
» Admission to Polynesian Spa.
» Dunedin Sightseeing.
» Shotover Jet at Queenstown.
» Walter Peak Excursion and TSS Earnslaw vintage ship
» The TranzAlpine Train.
» The Garden City Sightseeing Tour with International Antarctic Centre.
» Most of our sight seeing include entertaining Commentary.

Costs exclusions:
» International or Domestic air (i.e. ROT/DUN ).
» Departure tax currently NZD25.00 ex AKL & NZD25.00 ex CHC.
» Milford Sounds Full Day Tour (Luxury Coach + Cruise) Ex - Queenstown : NZD 195.00 per Person.
» Hot Air Ballooning at Christchurch : NZD 240.00 per Person.
» Discover the Whales and Dolphins Full Day Tour to Kaikoura (Ex-CHC) : NZD 220.00 per Person.
» Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms.
» Personal items + meals + any other items not outlined in itinerary.


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