1 - Arrive Wellington
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Welcome
to New Zealand! Kirra Tours will
greet you at the airport, with transport waiting
to take you to your hotel.
Bay
Plaza Hotel (1 night) |
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2 - Wellington / Picton / Blenheim
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Join the Interislander Ferry for
a scenic cruise to the South
Island with views of the City
and its hillside suburbs. Cross
Cook Strait into the sheltered
waters of Queen Charlotte Sound,
bush clad hillsides remote bays
and isolated holiday homes. In
Picton, you are welcomed by your
South Island Coach Captain.
Explore Picton then drive to
Blenheim for an afternoon’s
sightseeing and a visit to the
Montana Winery for a
complimentary tasting and
afternoon tea.
Blenheim Country Hotel. (1
night) |
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3 - Blenheim / Kaikoura / Christchurch
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Past
Lake Grassmere then follow the
coastline to Kaikoura, an area
noted for whale watching. Over
the Hundalee Ranges and onto the
Canterbury Plains to the Garden
City of Christchurch. Visit the
International Antarctic Centre
before a city tour highlighting
a strong English influence. See
the parklands and River Avon
before boarding the Tourist Tram
for a circuit of the city centre
which showcases all the main
points of interest.
Pavilions Hotel (1 night) |
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4 - Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama
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A
city sights tour will highlight
the main attractions of
Christchurch before traveling
across the Canterbury Plains
into the MacKenzie Country. View
the Church of the Good Shepherd
and the Collie Dog statue at
Lake Tekapo. Opportunity to fly
over the Southern Alps with Air
Safaris (optional), before
continuing to Mt Cook National
Park. Admire the majesty of Mt
Cook before traveling on to
Omarama.
Heritage Gateway Hotel. (1
night) |
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5 - Omarama / Dunedin
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Pass large hydro
lakes as you travel down the
Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and
Dunedin – the “Scottish”
city. An early arrival allows
the choice of excellent optional
activities. Combine a Monarch
harbour cruise or Newton’s
Citibus tour to see the
albatross, penguins and seals.
Enjoy the historic and scenic
Taieri Gorge train excursion or
explore the city only a few
minutes walk away. This evening
prior to Dinner you will be
treated to a traditional
Scottish Haggis Ceremony,
complete with piper, address to
the Haggis and gift.
Cargills Hotel. (1 night) |
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6 - Dunedin / Lake Manapouri / Te Anau
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Visit
historic Olveston House, then
cross rich farmlands to the
agricultural towns of Gore and
Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri
before arriving at Lake Te Anau.
Fiordland National Park
Hotel. (1 night) |
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7 - Milford Sound Day Trip
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A
highlight of any tour. Follow
the Eglinton and Hollyford
Valleys where the beech forests
reach to the roads edge and snow
capped peaks tower above.
Descend into the Cleddau Canyon
to Milford Sound, dominated by
Mitre Peak. A launch cruise
takes you to the open sea and
shows such highlights as the
Bowen and Stirling Falls. Time
to relax and appreciate your
surroundings. Walk into the
rainforest to visit The Chasm a
spectacular waterfall then pause
at the Homer Tunnel. If
conditions permit, your Coach
Captain may make a short drive
into the Lower Hollyford Valley.
Return to Te Anau. |
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8 - Te Anau / Queenstown
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Cruise
across Lake Te Anau to explore
the underground world of rushing
water and drift beneath the
luminous shimmer of thousands of
glow worms, an unforgettable
sight. This afternoon drive
north to Kingston and around the
shores of Lake Wakatipu to
picturesque Queenstown. This
evening, cruise across the lake
aboard the steamship Earnslaw
for dinner in the Colonel’s
Homestead at Walter Peak Sheep
Station.
Rydges Hotel (2 nights) |
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9 - Queenstown
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A
day to explore the delights of
this alpine resort at your
leisure. Your Coach Captain will
happily advise on the many
sightseeing activities
available. We recommend the
world famous Shotover Jet Boat
ride, take a Gondola to the
Skyline high above, a tour to
the gold mining area of Skippers
Canyon or for the adventurous
– white water rafting.
Alternatively browse in the many
shops and galleries. |
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10 - Queenstown / Haast Pass/ Fox
Glacier
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Pass
picturesque Lake Hayes on to an
area steeped in fascinating
history relating to early
settlement and the goldmining
era, to Lake Wanaka, a picture
postcard resort on the lakes
edge with a spectacular mountain
backdrop. Pass Lake Hawea and
the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka
to Makarora into Mt Aspiring and
Westland National Parks. Drive
north along the coast to the
glacier region. Explore the
township or take the optional
guided walk to the glacier’s
terminal face.
Fox Glacier Hotel. (1 night) |
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11 - Fox Glacier / Christchurch
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Time
for an optional helicopter
flight over the glaciers then
north to Greymouth to visit a
Greenstone (Jade) factory to see
craftsmen cutting and polishing
giant boulders to create fine
jewellery. Cross the Otira Gorge
and Arthurs Pass to the
Canterbury Plains and into
Christchurch.
Pavilions Hotel (1 night) |
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12 - Christchurch
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Today is goodbye to all your new found friends. You will be transferred to Christchurch International Airport to join your flight home. |
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Pricing
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Tour prices per Person
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01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009
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£1103.00 |
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01 Oct 2009 to 31 January 2010
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£1232.00 |
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01 Feb 2010 to 30 April 2010
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£1249.00 |
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01 May 2010 to 30 Sep 2010
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£1137.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£90.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£140.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£398.00 |
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Tranz Alpine Train option
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£81.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 May |
15 May |
V45 |
| 11 May |
22 May |
V46 |
| 18 May |
29 May |
V47 |
| 25 May |
05 Jun |
V48 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Jun |
12 Jun |
V49 |
| 08 Jun |
19 Jun |
V50 |
| 15 Jun |
26 Jun |
V51 |
| 29 Jun |
10 Jul |
V53 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Jul |
17 Jul |
V54 |
| 20 Jul |
31 Jul |
V56 |
| 27 Jul |
07 Aug |
V57 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Aug |
14 Aug |
V58 |
| 17 Aug |
28 Aug |
V12 |
| 24 Aug |
04 Sep |
V13 |
| 31 Aug |
11 Sep |
V14 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Sep |
18 Sep |
V15 |
| 14 Sep |
25 Sep |
V16 |
| 19 Sep |
30 Sep |
V162 |
| 21 Sep |
02 Oct |
V17 |
| 26 Sep |
07 Oct |
V172 |
| 28 Sep |
09 Oct |
V18 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Oct |
14 Oct |
V182 |
| 05 Oct |
16 Oct |
V19 |
| 12 Oct |
23 Oct |
V20 |
| 19 Oct |
30 Oct |
V21 |
| 26 Oct |
06 Nov |
V22 |
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| Nov 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Nov |
13 Nov |
V23 |
| 09 Nov |
20 Nov |
V24 |
| 16 Nov |
27 Nov |
V25 |
| 23 Nov |
04 Dec |
V26 |
| 30 Nov |
11 Dec |
V27 |
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| Dec 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Dec |
18 Dec |
V28 |
| 14 Dec |
25 Dec |
V29 |
| 21 Dec |
01 Jan |
V30 |
| 28 Dec |
08 Jan |
V31 |
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| Jan 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Jan |
15 Jan |
V32 |
| 09 Jan |
20 Jan |
V322 |
| 11 Jan |
22 Jan |
V33 |
| 18 Jan |
29 Jan |
V34 |
| 23 Jan |
03 Feb |
V342 |
| 25 Jan |
05 Feb |
V35 |
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| Feb 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Feb |
12 Feb |
V36 |
| 06 Feb |
17 Feb |
V362 |
| 08 Feb |
19 Feb |
V37 |
| 13 Feb |
24 Feb |
V372 |
| 15 Feb |
26 Feb |
V38 |
| 22 Feb |
05 Mar |
V39 |
| 27 Feb |
10 Mar |
V392 |
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| Mar 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Mar |
12 Mar |
V40 |
| 06 Mar |
17 Mar |
V402 |
| 08 Mar |
19 Mar |
V41 |
| 13 Mar |
24 Mar |
V412 |
| 15 Mar |
26 Mar |
V43 |
| 22 Mar |
02 Apr |
V43 |
| 29 Mar |
09 Apr |
V44 |
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| Apr 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Apr |
14 Apr |
V442 |
| 05 Apr |
16 Apr |
V45 |
| 12 Apr |
23 Apr |
V46 |
| 17 Apr |
28 Apr |
V462 |
| 19 Apr |
30 Apr |
V47 |
| 26 Apr |
07 May |
V48 |
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| May 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 May |
14 May |
V49 |
| 10 May |
21 May |
V50 |
| 17 May |
28 May |
V51 |
| 24 May |
04 Jun |
V52 |
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| Jun 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 14 Jun |
25 Jun |
V55 |
| 28 Jun |
09 Jul |
V57 |
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| Jul 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Jul |
16 Jul |
V58 |
| 19 Jul |
30 Jul |
V60 |
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| Aug 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Aug |
13 Aug |
V62 |
| 16 Aug |
27 Aug |
V12 |
| 23 Aug |
03 Sep |
V13 |
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| Sep 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Sep |
17 Sep |
V15 |
| 13 Sep |
24 Sep |
V16 |
| 18 Sep |
29 Sep |
V162 |
| 20 Sep |
01 Oct |
V17 |
| 25 Sep |
06 Oct |
V172 |
| 27 Sep |
08 Oct |
V18 |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post
Accommodation in Wellington and
Christchurch!
Although all of these tours include accommodation for one night immediately before and at the end of the tour
many travellers choose to spend an extra day or two to more fully explore the gateway cities.
We have special rates at top hotels for Kirra passengers for this purpose and we will be delighted to help with this.
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Wellington
- Bay Plaza Hotel
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The Bay Plaza Hotel overlooks the
Harbour and is a perfect base from which
to explore the city. The hotel has
panoramic views of the City, Harbour or
Mt Victoria. Only minutes away from
cafes, restaurants, bars, theatres,
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa),
nightclubs, beach, and shopping areas.
here
for more detail
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Christchurch
- Pavilions Hotel
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You will find our spacious studio units
located in the main hotel block that
also features the restaurant, reception
and bar. You will have use of tea and
coffee making facilities, a shower, hair
dryer, electric blankets, a mini bar,
television, in-house video, Sky TV and a
telephone for your convenience.
here
for more detail
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Check your dates with
us
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When you have chosen your tour call one of our
consultants to check the availability for your
date. At the same time we can advise you of the
latest best deals on air fares to get you to New
Zealand either to include stopovers or not
depending on your requirements.
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See our
current special offer fares to New Zealand
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