6 days | 5 nights
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Be charmed by magnificent vistas and majestic snow-capped mountains dotted with turquoise lakes under the world’s darkest skies with this New Zealand South Island Vacation Package
This is a great introduction to some of the most spectacular landscapes New Zealand has to offer.
CHRISTCHURCH – TEKAPO – QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN
6 days / 5 nights
Upon arrival collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation.
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.
Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent.
Overnight: Christchurch
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Antarctic Centre
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Christchurch Tram Dinner
Depart a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Thought-provoking, educational and entertaining, the Dark Sky Experience is an experience which will forever change the way you see the night sky. Lap up the fresh air and sparling skies in this International Dark Sky Reserve. Overnight: Tekapo or Mt Cook
Christchurch - Tekapo/Mt Cook: 230/330km (approx 3/4hrs)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Dark Sky Experience
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Glacier Explorer
Embrace the dramatic vast landscape of a rugged land of ice and rock that showcases multiple giant peaks including New Zealand's highest mountain. Then hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Tekapo/Mt Cook - Queenstown: 255/265km (approx 3hrs, 15mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Skyline Gondola Ride
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Shotover Jetboat Ride
Walter Peak BBQ Lunch
Following an earthquake in 1931, a rebuild saw Napier completely redesigned in the style of the times. Buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style with Maori motifs to give the city a unique New Zealand character. Today, the delightful seaside city of Napier has the extra-ordinary feeling of a time capsule with its seamless line of some of the world's finest 1930's architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier's unique history and architecture. Overnight: Napier
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Art Deco Morning Walk
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Panoramic Taste of Wine Tour
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Queenstown Airport.
Please Note
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24 hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location.
Included in this tour:
* 5 Day rental car hire
with zero or reduced excess liability
* 5 Nights accommodation
* International Antarctic Centre
* Dark Sky Experience (Thu-Mon only)
* Milford Sound Cruise with lunch
Private Touring
can be arranged upon request
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