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- Christchurch
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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.
Pavilions Hotel (1 night) |
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2 - Christchurch / Greymouth
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Join the Tranz
Alpine train this morning which departs at
8.15am, crossing the broad Canterbury Plains
then following the Waimakariri River to
Arthurs Pass. Through the snowcapped Southern
Alps to Otira, descending past Lake Brunner
and through rainforest to Greymouth. On
arrival you are transferred to Hotel Ashley
with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Hotel Ashley (1 night) |
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3 - Greymouth / Fox Glacier
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Remote farms, tiny landlocked
lakes with dense native bush and forest, all
dominated by the towering Southern Alps,
highlight your journey to Fox Glacier. Plenty
of time to enjoy a guided walk to the glaciers
terminal face, a helicopter flight and snow
landing or walk to nearby Lake Matheson.
Fox Glacier Hotel. (1 night) |
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4 - Fox Glacier / Wanaka
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Follow the rugged
coastline then inland across the Alps and the
Haast Pass to the impressive bushlands of the
Aspiring National Park. At Wanaka a choice of
two afternoon activities. Either a launch
cruise across the lake to Stevensons Island, a
nature reserve, for a bush walk followed by
refreshments. Look for the native Buff Weka, a
small, flightless bird whose curiosity is
likely to attract them close to you.
Alternatively a very picturesque walk along a
track beside the Clutha River as it flows from
Lake Wanaka to a picnic spot. Enjoy light
refreshments and a thrilling jet boat
excursion on the river tailored to suit –
full on exciting, leisurely scenic cruising or
somewhere in between.
Mt Aspiring Hotel. (1 night) |
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5 - Wanaka / Queenstown
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Drive
through a picturesque region that
has a fascinating history of early
settlement and gold mining for a
late morning arrival into the
ever-popular resort of Queenstown.
Dinner tonight is at the spectacular
Skyline Restaurant (entire group).
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You
have 2 choices for the next
three days |
OPTION
1:
The
Greenstone Valley Guided Walk:
Today enjoy the sights, sounds
and activities of Queenstown
plus attend a pre-walk
briefing.
Rydges Hotel. (1 night) |
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6 - Queenstown / Steel Creek
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By coach
to Glenorchy then onto the track,
stately beech forests, rocky gorges
and silent river pools with Robins
and Tom Tits for company. It is 18km
to Steel Creek Lodge nestled on
broad river flats. |
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7 - Steel Creek / Lake McKellar
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Red
tussock land, ancient bog pines and
cottonwoods with sheer mountainsides
above and possibly deer on the
forests edge. 14km to Lake McKellar
Lodge. |
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8 - Lake McKellar / Milford Sound
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To the
Greenstone Saddle, through lush
forests to Lake Howden, then ascend
Key Summit (919m) an area of alpine
swamp with incredible 360degree
views, so spectacular, then down to
rejoin your Tour on the Milford
Road. At The Divide meet the other
group and travel through the
Hollyford Valley and Homer Tunnel to
Milford Sound.
Board the Milford Mariner for an
overnight cruise – an undoubted
highlight. (1 night) |
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OR.......
OPTION 2:
5 - Wanaka / Queenstown
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At
leisure in Queenstown:
At leisure in Queenstown, jet boating, lake
cruises, a day on the Routeburn Track, Lord
of the Rings Tours, rafting and more shops,
galleries and boutiques than you can count
– enjoy.
Rydges Hotel. (3 nights) |
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6 - Queenstown
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At leisure in
Queenstown. |
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7 - Queenstown
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At leisure in
Queenstown.
Dinner day 6 is not included
allowing the opportunity to dine at a
restaurant of your choice. |
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8 - Queenstown / Milford Sound
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Follow the lake
to Kingston, across fertile farmlands to
Fiordland. Visit moody Lake Manapouri then
Lake Te Anau. Follow the Eglinton Valley,
native forests, lakes, waterfalls and
towering mountains. At The Divide collect the
Greenstone Trek group and travel through the
Hollyford Valley and Homer Tunnel to Milford
Sound.
Board the Milford Mariner for an
overnight cruise – an undoubted highlight.
(1 night) |
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9 - Milford Sound / Dunedin
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Wake to the sounds of silence
in a pristine world. Rugged and remote
mountains change to lush green countryside,
which in turn gives way to rolling hills as
you approach Dunedin, the ‘Edinburgh of the
South’. 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. (2 nights) |
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10 - Dunedin
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A day to enjoy at
your leisure with a multitude of optional
activities available. A Monarch Wildlife
Cruise, Natures Wonders Tour (both featuring
penguins, seals and birdlife), the Taieri
Gorge Railway, a Citibus Newtons Tour,
fascinating Larnach Castle or Tour the Cadbury
Factory or Speights Brewery. Have fun! |
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11
- Dunedin / Omarama
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Visit Olveston, Dunedin’s
majestic historic home with its original
furnishings. See bush clad hillsides, tidal
estuaries and a rocky coastline, view the
unusual Moeraki Boulders then explore Oamaru.
Follow the Waitaki Valley, passing several
hydro lakes to Omarama.
Heritage Gateway Hotel. (1 night) |
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12
- Omarama / Mt Cook / Christchurch
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Pass the milky blue waters of
Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook National Park and
village, amidst New Zealand’s highest
mountains. At Lake Tekapo view the Church of
the Good Shepherd and Collie Dog memorial with
time for a highly recommended (optional)
flight with Air Safaris. Descend Burkes Pass
to the Canterbury Plains and Christchurch for
a brief city tour.
Pavilions Hotel (1 night) |
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- 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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Year round tour price
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£1,355.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£90.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£123.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£577.00 |
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Greenstone Valley guided walk - add
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£482.00 |
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If taking Greenstone Valley option
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Breakfast Supplement - add
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£73.00 |
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Dinner Supplement - add
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£106.00 |
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Single Room Supplement - add
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£482.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 26 Oct |
07 Nov |
XL22 |
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| Nov 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 16 Nov |
28 Nov |
XL25 |
| 30 Nov |
12 Dec |
XL27 |
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| Dec 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Dec |
19 Dec |
XL272 |
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| Jan 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Jan |
16 Jan |
XL32 |
| 18 Jan |
30 Jan |
XL34 |
| 25 Jan |
06 Feb |
XL342 |
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| Feb 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Feb |
13 Feb |
XL36 |
| 10 Feb |
22 Feb |
XL362 |
| 15 Feb |
27 Feb |
XL38 |
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| Mar 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Mar |
13 Mar |
XL40 |
| 08 Mar |
20 Mar |
XL41 |
| 15 Mar |
27 Mar |
XL42 |
| 29 Mar |
10 Apr |
XL44 |
| 31 Mar |
10 Apr |
XL20 |
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| Apr 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 12 Apr |
24 Apr |
XL46 |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post Accommodation in
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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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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