Spectacular five day tour. A railway journey, two national parks, NZ's premier holiday resort, a cruise of Milford Sound and a visit to our highest mountain. Optional visit to the Royal Albatross and Yellow Eyed Penguin colonies in Dunedin.
Day 1 Christchurch - Dunedin
Travel south by InterCity coach across the manicured Canterbury Plains to seaside Timaru, whitestone Oamaru and alongside the rugged coastline to Palmerston. Then its over the Kilmog Hill and Mount Cargill to Dunedin - the Edinburgh of the south, arriving early afternoon.
Day 2 Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown
This morning depart on a Dunedin heritage tour by double decker bus. See the well known landmarks established by the early Scottish settlers. This afternoon board the Taieri Gorge Train travelling to Pukerangi where you transfer to the coach bound for Queenstown.
SPECIAL TRAIN TOUR INCLUSION
The Taieri Gorge train is a blend of modern carriages with skylights and panoramic windows - and for the nostalgic traveller, lovingly refurbished traditional style carriages. Become part of the special environment of the Taieri River Gorge which cannot be seen by road. Spectacular changes of scenery and magnificent examples of pioneer stonework and engineering makes this an experience to savour.
Day 3 Queenstown - Milford - Queenstown
Our journey today with Real journeys Coach Lines traces the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston, then across rich farming country to Te Anau and the beautiful Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys. The Homer Tunnel and the awesome Cleddau Canyon preclude our arrival into Milford Sound. A one and a half hour cruise on magnificent Milford Sound is included in the fare.
Return to Queenstown for tonight's stay.
Day 4 Queenstown
A full day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities as well - thrilling jetboating on the rivers, white water rafting, helicopters through the chasms, A J Hackett's world famous bungy jumping, cruises on the lake on the vintage 'TSS Earnslaw', high country sheep stations, gold panning and spectacular walking trails. The list is endless with something for everyone.
Day 5 Queenstown - Mount Cook - Christchurch
We leave Queenstown and travel with Newmans Coach Lines through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and then up over the Lindis Pass to the Mount Cook National Park. Time is available for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Lake Tekapo. After a brief stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd, our journey continues across the Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch. Our arrival time is approximately 6.15pm.
Scenicpacific Tours, based in Christchurch and Auckland, offer the combined experience with two of New Zealand's leading coach and tour operators, with affiliations to the New Zealand Bus & Coach Association, the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand, the Overseas Tour Operators Association and the Inbound Tour Operators Council.
Visitors are assured of a wonderful New Zealand experience with:
* The knowledge of traveling with an experienced tour operator
* wide choice of tours and timetabled services every day
* Daily guaranteed departures on our Independent tours
* Centrally located hotels and motels for all overnight tours
* Train and national park inclusions where possible
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