DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, 'The Garden City', you
will be met by our local representative and
privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Today Seat in Coach passengers travel south
bound cross the Canterbury Plains and past Timaru
then through the historic Victorian precinct of
Oamaru and the Waitaki Valley to reach the Scottish
influenced city of Dunedin. Self drive passengers
can also take a detour to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo
and the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' to make it a
full day trip. (B)
DAY 3 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin city this
morning. Travel to Queenstown this afternoon. For
seat in coach passengers, this will start with a
train journey through the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi,
then continue by coach following old gold-mining
trails. (B)
DAY 4 - MILFORD SOUND
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to
Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the
Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking
man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy
a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by
Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to
Queenstown. (B)
DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional
attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy
jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola
rides and much more. Optional activities not
included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and
Hawea to the Haast Pass. Continue up the West Coast
past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and
lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox
Glaciers. (B)
DAY 7 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Grey mouth today and board the
Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only).
Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine
village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the
spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over the
Canterbury Plains to reach 'the garden city' of
Christchurch. (B)
DAY 8 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a
departure transfer. We trust you enjoyed your
Glacier and Coast Explorer Vacation! (B)
