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QueenstownMilfordSoundFox GlacierChristchurchLake OhauNelsonGreymouth1SOUTHISLANDWellington21Hanmer Springs1Kaikoura1112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOP« NEW ZEALAND51FROMDates & PricesPrices based on Quad Share2011 ex. WELLINGTON ex. CHRISTCHURCH*2012 ex. WELLINGTON ex. CHRISTCHURCH*Apr1021May04, 1515, 26Jun08, 1919, 30Jul13, 2424Aug17, 2804, 28Sep21, 2508Oct02, 12, 26, 3002, 06, 13, 23Nov06, 16, 3006, 10, 17, 27Dec04, 11, 2111, 15, 22Jan04, 08, 15, 2501, 15, 19, 26Feb08, 12, 19, 2905, 19, 23Mar14, 18, 2501, 11, 25, 29Apr18, 2905, 29May2310Jun03, 2703, 14Jul0808, 19Aug01, 1212, 23Sep05, 1616, 27Tandem Skydiving, QueenstownKelburn Hill cable car, WellingtonTrip Code: JNZ11/R11 DAYS11 Day Pure AdrenalinDAY 1 Wellington to Hanmer Springs. On to the South Island, where you'll experience the natural beauty of Marlborough Sound as we cruise into the modest town of Picton.DAY 2 Hanmer Springs to Christchurch. Today we explore Hanmer Springs before making tracks for Christchurch, arriving with enough time for a voluntary dinner in town. (B)DAY 3 Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Today we travel across the Canterbury plains to our Kiwi Farm Experience. Stopping for lunch at Lake Tekapo, before finishing up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (B,MT,D)DAY 4 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Through the Cromwell district onto Te Anau, we'll take time to admire the glacial Mirror Lake, before pressing on. Tonight we'll experience the fiords up close, with an overnight cruise. (B,D)DAY 5-6 Fiordland to Queenstown. We'll continue the cruise this morning, before setting off for the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown! Combine spectacular scenery with heart-racing adventures and you're still nowhere near it. (B,D) (B)DAY 7 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Your last chance for adventure awaits this morning, before we head out past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Makarora. This afternoon we'll get the chance to visit Lake Matheson, before arriving at our overnight destination. (B,D)DAY 8 Fox Glacier to West Coast (Greymouth). Today, take on the optional half-day guided hike to discover the beauty of the Fox glacier up close. Next we travel to the rugged natural beauty of the West Coast before going on a guided tour of Monteith's Brewery Tour tonight! (B,D)DAY 9-10 West Coast (Greymouth) to Nelson. This morning we explore the spectacular Punakaiki National Park. It's a short hop to Lakes Rotoroa and Rotoiti, before reaching the Nelson Lakes National Park. Our final destination tonight is Nelson, a bustling town with a vibrant arts community. (B) (B,D)DAY 11 Nelson to Christchurch via Kaikoura. We travel across the mountain ranges and reach Ohau Point. Then it's on to Kaikoura for lunch (own expense) before heading down to Christchurch, and the end of our journey together. (B)»»Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound»»Private sheep farm tour including morning teaEXCLUSIVETO TOPDECK»»10 Breakfasts (B), 1 Morning Tea (MT), 6 Dinners (D)»»3 nights hotel/motel upgrade, 5 nights in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night overnight cruise on Milford Sound»»Modern air-conditioned coach»»Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sound»»Hanmer Springs»»Visit Fox Glacier»»Monteith's Brewery Tour & Dinner»»Explore the famous "Pancake Rocks"»»Christchurch and Queenstown city tours»»Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Trip Leader & DriverWHAT'S INCLUDEDLAKE OHAUKAIKOURAEND CHRISTCHURCHHANMER SPRINGSNELSONGREYMOUTH89FOX GLACIER7QUEENSTOWN5MILFORD SOUND4CHRISTCHURCH3START WELLINGTON12US$Twin Supplement $215Trip Price $1415Trip Price $1365$1350Deduct $15 from the trip price for departures ex. CHRISTCHURCH QueenstownMilfordSoundFox GlacierChristchurchLake OhauGreymouth1SOUTHISLAND1112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPNEW ZEALAND »52FROMDates & PricesPrices based on Quad Share2011 ex. CHRISTCHURCH ex. CHRISTCHURCH2012 ex. CHRISTCHURCH ex. CHRISTCHURCHApr12, 23, 2423May06, 1717, 28Jun10, 21, 2621Jul15, 2602, 26Aug19, 3006, 30Sep23, 25, 2710Oct04, 14, 2804, 08, 15, 25Nov01, 08, 18, 2708, 12, 19, 29Dec02, 06, 13, 2313, 17, 24Jan06, 10, 17, 2703, 17, 21, 28Feb10, 14, 2107, 21, 25Mar02, 16, 20, 2703, 13, 27, 31Apr2007May01, 2501, 12Jun05, 2905, 16Jul1010, 21Aug03, 1414, 25Sep07, 1818, 29Glacier walk, Fox GlacierTrip Code: JNZ7/R7 DAYS7 Day Southern ExplorerDAY 1 Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Starting in Christchurch, we travel across the Canterbury plains to discover what it's like to run a sheep farm (at the Kiwi Farm Experience). We stop for lunch at Lake Tekapo, with an optional 40 minute flight available (well worth it if you can afford). We continue onto Lake Pukaki for some fabulous photos of Mt Cook, before finishing up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (MT,D)DAY 2 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Start with a drive through Cromwell district and near the Kawarau river - typical Lord of the Rings territory. Stopping in Te Anau, we'll take time to admire the glacial Mirror Lake, before pressing on. Tonight we'll experience the fiords up close, with an overnight cruise. We may spot seals and dolphins if we're lucky! (B,D)DAY 3-4 Fiordland to Queenstown. We'll continue the cruise this morning, before setting off for the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown! Combine spectacular scenery with heart-racing adventures and you're still nowhere near it. Options include the traditional bungy jump, zooming around canyons with the Shotover Jet, or more leisurely pursuits such as horse or mountain bike riding. Then again, perhaps you'd like to admire all from above whilst aboard the skyline gondola? The choice is yours. (B,D) (B)DAY 5 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Your last chance for adventure awaits this morning, before we head out past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Makarora. Take in the gorgeous scenery of glaciers and lofty mountain ranges along the way - late this afternoon we'll get the chance to walk around Lake Matheson if the weather's clear, before arriving at our overnight destination. (B,D)DAY 6 Fox Glacier to West Coast (Greymouth). To really discover the beauty of the glacier and surrounding area up close, take on the optional half-day guided hike. Of course, you might prefer the optional heli-hike, which offers views from up high. We travel to the rugged natural beauty of the West Coast, visiting Hokitika and the local jade factory - maybe pick up a little souvenir? Finally tonight, we'll go on a guided tour of Monteith's Brewery, with a free sample included! (B,D)DAY 7 West Coast to Christchurch. We head back to our starting point of Christchurch today, and the end of our voyages together. (B)»»Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound»»Private sheep farm tour including morning tea EXCLUSIVETO TOPDECK»»6 Breakfasts (B), 1 Morning Tea (MT), 5 Dinners (D)»»5 nights in lodges/cabins, 1 night overnight cruise on Milford Sound»»Modern air-conditioned coach»»Visit Fox Glacier»»Monteith's Brewery Tour & Dinner»»Christchurch and Queenstown city tours»»Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Trip Leader & DriverWHAT'S INCLUDEDLAKE OHAUEND CHRISTCHURCHGREYMOUTH6FOX GLACIER5QUEENSTOWN3MILFORD SOUND2START CHRISTCHURCH1Note: Dates in bold will not overnight in Milford Sound, an additional night will be spent in Queenstown.US$Twin Supplement $135$880Trip Price $915Trip Price $880 |