7Day/6Nights Southern Coastal Splendor Tour, Christchurch

Despre activitate

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in Christchurch travelling to Greymouth on the world famous Tranzalpine Train and then by road to Franz Josef. Travel the rugged West Coast, via Haast Pass and Wanaka to Queenstown. Experience Milford Sound and enjoy a nature cruise on the sound. You will also have a full free day in Queenstown to explore at your own pace. Transfer by coach from Queenstown to Dunedin, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city plus a day tour out onto the Otago Peninsula for a visit to Larnach Castle and for a wildlife cruise on the harbour. The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation.

This tour may operate in reverse order, subject to transport provider availability.

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Pe scurt

Durată: 7 zile
Confirmare: Confirmare în 48 de ore
Bilet: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup: Cel mult 35 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare: 1–9
Ghid: engleză
Organizator: Leisure Tours

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–2 ani) · Copii (3–13 ani) · Adulți (14–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

Inclus: This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
Inclus: Guided Tour of Larnach Castle
Inclus: Dunedin City Sightseeing Tour
Inclus: Wildlife Cruise on Dunedin Harbour
Inclus: Lunch
Inclus: All transfers and coaching
Inclus: Milford Sound Cruise
Inclus: Tranzalpine Train

Nu este inclus

Nu este inclus: Food and drinks, unless specified
Nu este inclus: Gratuities

Itinerar

Ziua 1 · Christchurch - TranzAlpine - Greymouth - Franz Josef

TranzAlpine Train

5 ore Intrarea inclusă

Collected from your accommodation and transferred to Christchurch Railway Station for the TranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps to Greymouth
Greymouth

o oră

The TranzAlpine train arrives in Greymouth and you will have time to briefly explore the township prior to departing by coach to Franz Josef
Franz Josef

15 ore

Arriving in Franz Josef late afternoon and check into your hotel accommodation.
Franz Josef Glacier

o oră Intrarea inclusă

Late afternoon collected from your accommodation and transferred into the terminal car park of the Franz Josef Glacier. A short walk through native bush takings you to a viewing area where you you can see the retreating glacier in the distance.

4-Star standard

Ziua 2 · Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Wanaka - Queenstown

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

30 min

This morning departing Franz Josef by road you will travel south along a narrow corridor of flat land with the magnificent South Alps on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. First stop in at the Westland National Park, a world heritage reserve.
Haast Pass

Trecere fără oprire

From the Westland National Park the tour continues through the Haast Pass, which forms part of the National Park and offers stunning scenery.
Lake Hawea

Trecere fără oprire

Your journey then takes across a saddle with Lake Wanaka on your right and Lake Hawera on you left and then the road travels along the shores of Lake Hawea.
Wanaka

30 min

The next stop is the township of Wanaka on the shores of Lake Wanaka with the magnificent southern alps as a back drop.
Queenstown

60 de ore

Your destination for today. Queenstown with its scenic beauty nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and renown as the adventure capital of the world.

4-Star standard

Ziua 3 · Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Lake Wakatipu

Trecere fără oprire

Departing Queenstown this morning by road initially travelling along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
Te Anau

30 min

A comfort stop on route to Milford Sound at the Te Anau township of the shores of Lake Te Anau.
Oprirea 3

Trecere fără oprire

Travel by road from Te Anau through the Fiordland National Park with several wonderful photo stops on route including Mirror Lake and a view point over the Hollyford Valley.
Homer Tunnel

Trecere fără oprire

Prior to descending down from a high mountain pass into Milford Sound you will travel through the Homer Tunnel carved through the top of a mountain.
Milford Sound

3 ore

On your arrival in Milford Sound you will enjoy a 2 hour nature cruise on the sound
Mitre Peak

Trecere fără oprire

Enjoy many highlights on the nature cruise including Mitre Peak, numerous waterfalls dropping from hanging valleys, marine life including dolphins and New Zealand fur seals, plus a picnic lunch being provided on the cruise for your enjoyment.
Lake Te Anau

30 min Intrarea inclusă

Departing Milford Sound mid afternoon for your return journey to Queenstown by road, stopping again on route in Te Anau on the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to being returned to your Queenstown accommodation in the early evening.

4-Star standard

Ziua 4 · Queenstown - Free Day

Skyline Queenstown

2 ore Intrarea nu este inclusă

On this your free day in Queenstown enjoy on or more of the wonderful attractions the township has to offer, such as

The Skyline Gondola,

The Shotover Jet,

TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak,

A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or

A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.

4-Star standard

Ziua 5 · Queenstown - Dunedin

Cromwell

Trecere fără oprire

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road and travel via the the central Otago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.
Dunedin

36 de ore

Dunedin the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and known as the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights
Dunedin Railway Station

Trecere fără oprire

This afternoon you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this magnificent city and its heritage. The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.

4-Star standard

Ziua 6 · Dunedin and Otago Peninsula

Larnach Castle & Gardens

1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

Today you will get to experience the history, natural scenic beauty and the native wildlife unique to this area. from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.
Otago Peninsula

Trecere fără oprire

From Larnach Castle you will travel by road to Taiaroa Heads at the end of the peninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.
Taiaroa Head

1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

Cruising around the Taiaroa Heads you are likely to view while enjoying this nature cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.
Dunedin

Trecere fără oprire

You will return to Dunedin cruising up the length of the harbour to Dunedin City where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.

4-Star standard

Ziua 7 · Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch

Oprirea 1

30 min

This the final day of your 7 day tour travels from Dunedin to Christchurch by road. You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.
Timaru

15 min

From Oamaru you will continue north to the township of Timaru where you will have another brief stop.
Christchurch

Trecere fără oprire

Early afternoon you will return to the city of Christchurch where your 7 day tour commenced. On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.

Not included

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

outside Christchurch Bus interchange

Punct de final

5 Troup Drive, Addington, Christchurch

Cum folosești biletul

You will be provided with a full itinerary from Leisure Tour for your travel

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Dacă anulezi	Primești înapoi
Cu cel puțin 6 zile înainte	100%
Cu cel puțin 2 zile înainte	50%
Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte	0%

Bine de știut

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
This is not a fully escorted group tour.
On day one, two, four & six the travel is in a large coach and the passenger numbers may at any given time exceed 35 people.
Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard
This tour may operate in reverse order, subject to transport provider availability.

Variante

Twin Share

7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch in twins share accommodation
Triple Share

7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation
Single Room

7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch in a single room