New Zealand escorted coach tour - 8 day Southern Spectacular

8 day "Southern Spectacular"
Escorted coach tour of
New Zealand
with Kirra Tours

1 - Christchurch

	Welcome to New Zealand! Kirra Tours will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel. Pavillions Hotel (1 night)

2 - Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama

A city sights tour will highlight the main attractions of Christchurch before travelling 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)

3 - Omarama / Dunedin

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)

4 - Dunedin / Lake Manapouri / Te Anau

	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)

5 - Te Anau / Milford Sound / Queenstown

Follow the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and descend into the Cleddau Canyon to reach majestic Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed.
Rydges Hotel. (2 nights)

6 - Queenstown

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.

7 - Queenstown / Christchurch

	Farewell your fellow travelers this morning and journey by scheduled public coach back to Christchurch today, through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and alongside the gold bearing Clutha River. Traverse the Lindis Pass to Omarama, Twizel and Tekapo to reach Christchurch late in the afternoon. Pavilions Hotel (1 night)

8 - Christchurch

	Today is goodbye to all your new found friends. You will be transferred to Christchurch International Airport to join your flight home.

Pricing

Price Per Person	Adult	Children (2-15)
01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09	£834.00	£224.00
01 Oct 09 - 31 Jan 10	£907.00	£224.00
01 Feb 10 - 30 Apr 10	£930.00	£224.00
01 May 10 - 30 Sep 10	£857.00	£224.00

Optional Extras
Breakfast Supplement	£62.00
Dinner Supplement	£78.00
Single Room Supplement	£263.00
Childrens Breakfast Supplement (2-11)	£31.00
Childrens Dinner Supplement (2-11)	£39.00

More General Information here

Dates

May 2009
Start	Finish	Code
03 May	10 May	W45
10 May	17 May	W46
17 May	24 May	W47
24 May	31 May	W48

Jun 2009
Start	Finish	Code
07 Jun	14 Jun	W50
14 Jun	21 Jun	W51
28 Jun	05 Jul	W53

Jul 2009
Start	Finish	Code
05 Jul	12 Jul	W54
12 Jul	19 Jul	W55
26 Jul	02 Aug	W57

Aug 2009
Start	Finish	Code
02 Aug	09 Aug	W58
09 Aug	16 Aug	W11
30 Aug	06 Sep	W14

Sep 2009
Start	Finish	Code
04 Sep	11 Sep	W142
06 Sep	13 Sep	W15
11 Sep	18 Sep	W152
13 Sep	20 Sep	W16
18 Sep	25 Sep	W162
20 Sep	27 Sep	W17
25 Sep	02 Oct	W172
27 Sep	04 Oct	W18

Oct 2009
Start	Finish	Code
04 Oct	11 Oct	W19
11 Oct	18 Oct	W20
18 Oct	25 Oct	W21
25 Oct	01 Nov	W22

Nov 2009
Start	Finish	Code
01 Nov	08 Nov	W23
06 Nov	13 Nov	W232
08 Nov	15 Nov	W24
15 Nov	22 Nov	W25
20 Nov	27 Nov	W252
22 Nov	29 Nov	W26
29 Nov	06 Dec	W27

Dec 2009
Start	Finish	Code
06 Dec	13 Dec	W28
13 Dec	20 Dec	W29
20 Dec	27 Dec	W30
27 Dec	03 Jan	W31

Jan 2010
Start	Finish	Code
03 Jan	10 Jan	W32
08 Jan	15 Jan	W322
10 Jan	17 Jan	W33
17 Jan	24 Jan	W34
22 Jan	29 Jan	W342
24 Jan	31 Jan	W35
31 Jan	07 Feb	W36

Feb 2010
Start	Finish	Code
07 Feb	14 Feb	W37
12 Feb	19 Feb	W372
14 Feb	21 Feb	W38
19 Feb	26 Feb	W382
21 Feb	28 Feb	W39
28 Feb	07 Mar	W40

Mar 2010
Start	Finish	Code
07 Mar	14 Mar	W41
12 Mar	19 Mar	W412
14 Mar	21 Mar	W42
19 Mar	26 Mar	W422
21 Mar	28 Mar	W43
28 Mar	04 Apr	W44

Apr 2010
Start	Finish	Code
04 Apr	11 Apr	W45
11 Apr	18 Apr	W46
18 Apr	25 Apr	W47
25 Apr	02 May	W48

May 2010
Start	Finish	Code
02 May	09 May	W49
09 May	16 May	W50
23 May	30 May	W52

Jun 2010
Start	Finish	Code
13 Jun	20 Jun	W55
27 Jun	04 Jul	W57

Jul 2010
Start	Finish	Code
11 Jul	18 Jul	W59
18 Jul	25 Jul	W60
25 Jul	01 Aug	W61

Aug 2010
Start	Finish	Code
01 Aug	08 Aug	W62
22 Aug	29 Aug	W13
29 Aug	05 Sep	W14

Sep 2010
Start	Finish	Code
05 Sep	12 Sep	W15
12 Sep	19 Sep	W16
17 Sep	24 Sep	W162
19 Sep	26 Sep	W17
24 Sep	01 Oct	W172
26 Sep	03 Oct	W18

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.

Christchurch - Pavilions Hotel
	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

Check your dates with us

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See our current special offer fares to New Zealand

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