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8 Day Coastal Explorer
 

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DAY 1: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

Welcome to Christchurch. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the International Antarctic Center—a “must see” experience. Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 2: CHRISTCHURCH—MT COOK—DUNEDIN

Travel across the Canterbury Plains to Mt Cook and on to Dunedin. Overnight: Dunedin for 2 nights

DAY 3: DUNEDIN

Board the double-decker bus for a tour of Dunedin’s historic sights. Later, enjoy a tour of the Otago Peninsula including the Royal Albatross Colony (seasonal).

DAY 4: DUNEDIN—QUEENSTOWN

Board the Taieri Gorge Train and enjoy the rugged landscape and sights. Journey to Pukerangi, then on to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown for 3 nights

DAY 5: MILFORD SOUND DAY EXCURSION*

Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park. Experience a Milford Sound Cruise before returning to Queenstown.

DAY 6: QUEENSTOWN

A free day to enjoy the many adventure activities.

DAY 7: QUEENSTOWN—FRANZ JOSEF

Travel north today and enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass. Continue to Franz Josef. We suggest an optional scenic glacier flight (own expense, weather permitting). Overnight: Franz Josef

DAY 8: FRANZ JOSEF—TRANZALPINE TRAIN—CHRISTCHURCH

Travel to Greymouth and board the TranzAlpine Train. Traverse the Southern Alps and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Departs: Daily from Christchurch 

Coastal Explorer - price per person
1 Apr 08-31 Mar 09 Double Single
Seat in Coach
Standard $1390 $2220
First Class $1414 $2408
Deluxe $1591 $2652
Self Drive
Standard $1040 $2152
First Class $1055 $2152
Deluxe $1240 $2580

Note: *Tour will operate subject to road and weather conditions. Pre/post-tour accommodation available. Extra night prices available on request. Self-Drive option does not include vehicle insurance. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.

Tour Code: LK04 & LS04

Other New Zealand Independent Tours:

14 Day New Zealand Delights
8 Day Coastal Explorer
7 Day Glaciers - South Island
7 Day Kaleidoscope - North Island
5 Day Milford Sound
4 Day Rotorua - a Geyserland Experience
5 Day Rotorua  Bay of Islands
3 Day Rotorua Discovery


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