Best Of Southern New Zealand
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- Accommodation : 4 and 3 star hotels & Local Lodges Meals : 9 Breakfasts Transportation : Air-conditioned, modern coach or mini-bus. Highlights : Christchurch, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Twizel Guide : Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism. Wifi : Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi ( where available )
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Upon your arrival in Christchurch, New Zealand's largest metropolis, make your own way to your hotel for the evening. Take the evening to explore the city at your own pace and prepare for your coach trip on the next day.
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Distinction Hotel or Fable Hotel - 4 Star
You'll be greeted by a coach for your journey northward. You'll pass through the Waipara wine-growing region, traverse the charming town of Cheviot, cross the Hundalee Hills, and witness the breathtaking East Coast of the South Island unfold before your eyes. The vist...
Starting your journey from Kaikoura, travel through the quaint town of Waiau, and then venture across the alpine Lewis Pass toward the West Coast of the South Island. Proceed further inland to Reefton, a town whose name harkens back to the late 1860s when extensive go...
This morning, you find yourself in Greymouth, a town steeped in the legacy of gold mining and once the location of the Maori pa known as Mawhera, named for its strategic river mouth location. Greymouth holds the distinction of being the central hub of the West Coast a...
This morning, you'll awaken in the welcoming town of Franz Josef, which serves as the gateway for exploring the glacier bearing the same name. This glacier descends from the Southern Alps and extends into the temperate rainforest, reaching just 300 meters above sea le...
Your journey today takes you south along the West Coast to Haast. From there, you'll venture inland through Haast Pass, eventually arriving at the charming town of Wanaka. Continuing on your route, you'll have the opportunity to visit Arrowtown, a picturesque and hist...
Today, you have the option to enjoy a free day in Queenstown or opt for an excursion to Milford Sound. If you choose the latter, your day begins with a departure from Queenstown, embarking on a delightful journey to Milford Sound. Along the way, you'll travel alongsid...
This morning, begin your journey from Queenstown, passing through the town of Cromwell, which was once a hub for gold mining and has now become known for its cultivation of stone fruits. Nestled along the shores of Lake Dunstan, Cromwell offers a scenic stop on your r...
Leaving Twizel behind, your journey takes you to Tekapo, where you'll be greeted by the mesmerizing turquoise-blue waters of Lake Tekapo. Here, against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, stands the picturesque Church of the Good Shepherd. Your route then proceeds thro...
Embark on the final leg of your extraordinary journey as you bid farewell to Christchurch today, setting your sights on new adventures and exciting horizons. Farewell, New Zealand!
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