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Jewels of the South


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Jewels of the South

 New Zealand

16 days from £6339 pp  return flights from LHR

Explore the stunning New Zealand in all its glory in this 16 days long holiday. Explore the major urban towns and explore the ancient culture.

At a Glance

  • Christchurch 
  • Aoraki/Mount Cook
  • Dunedin
  • Te Anau
  • Queenstown
  • Franz Josef/Waiau
  • Christchurch
  • Blenheim
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Explore stunning New Zealand in all its glory in this g holiday. Explore the major urban towns and explore the ancient culture. All included in this amazing holiday that will help you know New Zealand up close and personal.

Short Itinerary

Day 01 : Departure London Heathrow

Day 02 : In transit 

Day 03 : Arrival in Christchurch

Day 04 : Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook

Day 05 : Aoraki/Mount Cook Dunedin 

Day 06 : Dunedin Te Anau

Day 07 : Te Anau

Day 08 : Te Anau, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

Day 09 : Queenstown

Day 10 : Queenstown

Day 11 : Queenstown, Franz Josef/Waiau

Day 12 : Franz Josef/Waiau, TranzAlpine train, Christchurch

Day 13 : Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim

Day 14 : Blenheim

Day 15 : Blenheim, Picton, Wellington

Day 16 : Depart Wellington

Tour Ends

 Day 01 : Departure London Heathrow
Today you board your outbound flight to Christchurch.
 Day 02 : In Transit
You will remain in transit.
 Day 03 : Arrival in Christchurch

Step back in time to a golden era of public transport; enjoying drinks and canapes aboard a heritage tram while taking in the city sights of Christchurch.Make your own way to Christchurch and we will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have plenty of time to settle in, explore or relax. Tonight, enjoy a Signature Experience followed by a Welcome Dinner.

 Day 04 : Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook

This afternoon, you may during the summer months, board a MAC boat and discover icebergs on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake. Perhaps visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, or enjoy a stargazing session with an astronomer.Today you'll traverse the Canterbury plains to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Onwards, you journey into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park to view New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. On arrival, enjoy your sightseeing activity of choice.

 Day 05 : Aoraki/Mount Cook Dunedin

Set out along the shores of Lake Pukaki to Oamaru. Continue to Koekohe Beach to view the unusual spherical-shaped Moeraki Boulders. Arrive in Dunedin late afternoon and enjoy time at leisure before dinner.

 Day 06 : Dunedin Te Anau

Visit Olveston Historic Home, the heritage home of a wealthy merchant family built in the early 1900s. Or discover the enchanting Larnach Castle, nestled on the stunning Otago Peninsula. Alternatively, those who enjoy a beer may choose to visit Speight’s Brewery for a tasting. Begin your day with your choice of sightseeing activity. Afterwards, enjoy breathtaking scenery as you travel to the lakeside settlement of Te Anau.

 Day 07 : Te Anau

Explore an underground network of limestone caves, magically lit by thousands of glow worms. Alternatively, set off on an inspiring wilderness cruise on Doubtful Sound/Patea, or take an exciting jet boat ride along the Upper Waiau River to get the heart pumping.Waking in Te Anau this morning, decide how to spend your day thanks to our range of Freedom of Choice activities on offer.

 Day 08 : Te Anau, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

This morning, wind down the Milford Road, through the Eglinton and Hollyford valleys. Have your cameras ready as you then travel through the Homer Tunnel, to eventually be met by the sight of Mitre Peak, one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Continue to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi where you will cruise along the full length of this fiord deep within Fiordland National Park. After, Queenstown awaits.

 Day 09 : Queenstown

Today, discover Queenstown your own way with the included Freedom of Choice sightseeing activities. Later, select from a handful of restaurants during a Freedom of Choice Dining evening and savour the tantalising tastes of New Zealand's celebrated South Island.

 Day 10 : Queenstown

Immerse yourself in beautiful Queenstown with a full day at leisure. Enjoy a stroll along the shores of Lake Wakatipu or take part in the thrill of a lifetime in the country's adventure capital.

 Day 11 : Queenstown, Franz Josef/Waiau

Drive through Westland Tai Poutini National Park and see the dramatic surrounds of the Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere region.Today you'll skirt the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea, before crossing Haast Pass into Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Continue to Franz Josef/Waiau, where you will take in the dramatic terrain and surrounds of this picturesque region.

 Day 12 : Franz Josef/Waiau, TranzAlpine train, Christchurch

Board New Zealand’s famous TranzAlpine train to experience one of the world’s greatest rail journeys.Boarding in Arthur's Pass, take in the magnificent scenery as your cross the Southern Alps, following the Waimakariri River through deep gorges and river valleys. Enjoy stunning views from the open-air viewing platform as you pass the striking patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains all the way to Christchurch.

 Day 13 : Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim

Indulge in the finest flavours as you savour a Highlights of Marlborough Dinner. The well-paired fusion of quality produce and multi-ethnic influences have helped shape New Zealand's food and wine culture as amongs the best in the world. This morning, follow the east coast to Kaikoura, before traversing the Marlborough region to Blenheim. Tonight, enjoy a Signature Experience, where local chefs will present each dish before you, showcasing superb local artisan produce, perfectly paired with wines from the region.

 Day 14 : Blenheim

Embark on a tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre; enjoy the sheer beauty of Marlborough Sounds during a Seafood Odyssea Cruise; or choose to visit some of the region’s best wineries for countryside wine tastings.

 Day 15 : Blenheim, Picton, Wellington

Cruise across Cook Strait on the Interislander ferry and enjoy the stunning waters of Marlborough and Queen Charlotte sounds while taking in breathtaking surrounds.This morning, take in the breathtaking surrounds while you cruise to the North Island. This afternoon, take part in a fascinating city sights tour of Wellington.

 Day 16 : Wellington Departure
We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.

What's included

  • Return economy flight from London Heathrow
  • 2 nights pre-tour at 4* Fable Christchurch
  • 13 nights hand-picked tour accommodation
  • 13 breakfasts and 9 dinners
  • Expert APT tour director and driver
  • Return airport transfers and porterage

What's not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Airport tax, visa fee where applicable Early check-in, late check-out, services and food not listed in the itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras, and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and waitresses, if not specified in the description
  • Anything not stated in What's included

Your Hotels

Christchurch:  Rydges Latimer Christchurch or similar 
Aoraki/Mount Cook: The Hermitage Hotel or similar 
Dunedin: Distinction Dunedin Hotel or similar
Te Anau: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas or similar 
Queenstown: Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar 
Franz Josef/Waiau: Te Waonui Forest Retreat or similar 
Christchurch: Rydges Latimer Christchurch or similar 
Blenheim: Scenic Hotel Marlborough or similar 
Wellington: InterContinental Wellington or similar 

 

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