Hanmer SpringsKaikouraQueenstownMilfordSoundFox GlacierChristchurchLake OhauNelson1SOUTHISLANDWellington21112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOP1Dates & Prices 2012/13NEW ZEALANDDAY 1 Wellington to Nelson. We meet up on the North Island and jump on a ferry to cross the Cook Strait and catch the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds from the viewing decks. Our stop for the night is Nelson, home to a thriving arts community and some pretty special wineries too.DAY 2 Nelson. Visit Abel Tasman National Park for stunning photo opportunities, stroll the many walking tracks, take to the water by boat or ocean kayak (both optional). There's also horse riding and quad biking near the ocean for a more relaxed day. (B, D)DAY 3 Nelson to Hanmer Springs Via Kaikoura. Today we pass through the Rai Valley and its vineyards to a morning stop at Blenheim. We'll stop to check out fur seals at Ohau Point before reaching Kaikoura with an optional spot of whale watching or dolphin/seal swimming. Mixing thrilling adventure with a relaxed atmosphere, Hanmer Springs offers thermal pools, mountain biking plus much more. (B)DAY 4: Hanmer Springs to Lake Ohau. We travel into Christchurch to pick up some new travellers. We'll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm. We finish up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (B, L, D)DAY 5 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. Tonight we're taking to the Fiord with an exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound, surely one of New Zealand's most picturesque areas. Keep an eye out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and even penguins. (B, D)DAY 6 Fiordland Experience to Queenstown. Back on the mainland, it's onwards past Lake Wakatipu to the adrenaline capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown. We'll meet up for dinner before checking out the legendary nightlife - this is a party town after all. (B, D)DAY 7 Queenstown. Queenstown has so many optional activities you're bound to find something fun to do - bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet, boat safari or horseback riding. (B)DAY 8 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Taking our leave of Queenstown we travel past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka before stopping at for Makarora this afternoon. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set among lush rainforest (and a World Heritage site, to boot). (B, D)DAY 9 Fox Glacier to Christchurch. Today at Fox Glacier we have the opportunity to walk on this slowly moving river of ice! This afternoon we pass through the town of Franz Josef to the 'Wild West Coast'. Stopping in the town of Hokitika, we'll visit the local jade factory. Then we say 'e noho ra' in Christchurch as we go our separate ways. (B)Exclusive to Topdeck»»Overnight luxury cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Private sheep farm tour including lunchAlso Included»»8 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)»»2 nights in hotels/motels, 4 night in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds»»Hanmer Springs»»Visit Fox Glacier»»Christchurch and Queenstown city tours»»Modern air-conditioned midi coach»»Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & DriverTRIP CODE: JNZW9/R9 Day Pure AdrenalinGo to topdeck.travel/Pure-Adrenalin for more info.Canyon Swing, QueenstownLake Ohau Note: During winter this trip will not visit Milford Sound. Look for a "w" alongside winter dates. For an alternate itinerary please visit our website.ex. Wellington 17Apr1226Apr1217May1226May1216Jun12w25Jun12w16Jul12w25Jul12w15Aug12w24Aug12w07Sep1214Sep1223Sep1230Sep1207Oct1214Oct1223Oct1230Oct1206Nov1213Nov1222Nov1229Nov1206Dec1213Dec1222Dec1229Dec1205Jan1312Jan1321Jan1328Jan1304Feb1311Feb1320Feb1327Feb1306Mar1313Mar1322Mar1329Mar1305Apr1312Apr1321Apr1312May1321May13w11Jun13w20Jun13w11Jul13w20Jul13w10Aug13w19Aug13w09Sep1318Sep13ex. Christchurch06Apr1227Apr1206May1227May1205Jun12w26Jun12w05Jul12w26Jul12w04Aug12w25Aug12w03Sep1217Sep1224Sep1203Oct1210Oct1217Oct1224Oct1202Nov1209Nov1216Nov1223Nov1202Dec1209Dec1216 Dec1223Dec1201Jan1308Jan1315Jan1322Jan1331Jan1307Feb1314 Feb1321Feb1302Mar1309Mar1316Mar1323Mar1301Apr1308Apr1322Apr1301May1322May1331May13w21Jun13w30Jun13w21Jul13w30Jul13w20Aug13w29Aug13w19Sep1328Sep13USD9 Days from $1345 per personTotal Trip Price $1345twin supplement $200 Total Trip Price $1445twin supplement $165

QueenstownMilfordSoundFox GlacierChristchurchLake Ohau1SOUTHISLAND112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPNEW ZEALANDDates & Prices 2012/13|5756Exclusive to Topdeck»»Overnight luxury cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Private sheep farm tour including lunchAlso Included»»5 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)»»2 nights in hotels/motels, 1 night in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night overnight cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Visit Fox Glacier»»Queenstown city tour»»Modern air-conditioned midi coach»»Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & DriverDAY 1 Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Our voyage together kicks off in Christchurch, then, crossing the Canterbury Plains and heading southwards into the heart of the sheep farming districts. We'll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm. We finish up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (B, L, D)DAY 2 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. Tonight we're taking to the Fiord with an exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound, surely one of New Zealand's most picturesque areas. Keep an eye out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and even penguins. (B, D)DAY 3 Fiordland Experience to Queenstown. Back on the mainland, it's onwards past Lake Wakatipu to the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown. We'll meet up for dinner at one of Queenstown's most famous restaurants, before checking out the legendary nightlife - this is a party town after all. (B, D)DAY 4 Queenstown. Queenstown has so many optional activities you're bound to find something fun to do - bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet, boat safari or horseback riding. For slightly calmer activities, mountain bike around the area or hike up Ben Lomond for spectacular views. Ride in the skyline gondola or just chill in one of the many cafes and bars around town. (B)DAY 5 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Last call for extreme thrills this morning, if you're still in the mood for adventure! Taking our leave of Queenstown we travel past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka before stopping at Makarora this afternoon. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set amongst lush rainforest (and a World Heritage site, to boot). After dinner, we'll discover the wonders of the nearby forest. (B, D)DAY 6 Fox Glacier to Christchurch. Today at Fox Glacier we'll give you the opportunity to walk on this slowly moving river of ice! There are plenty of optional extras on offer such as a half-day guided hike - get an insight into the way the glacier, the surrounding rainforest and nearby mountains fit together in this stunning locale or get higher up the glacier with a heli-hike. This afternoon we regroup and continue north, passing through the town of Franz Josef to the rugged beauty of the 'Wild West Coast'. Stopping in the town of Hokitika, we'll visit the local jade factory, which has been producing superb works of art from the local Greenstone for many years - maybe you'd like a souvenir to take home? Afterwards we make tracks over to the east and our final destination of Christchurch where we say 'e noho ra' and go our separate ways. (B)TRIP CODE: JNZ6/R6 Day Southern ExplorerGo to topdeck.travel/Southern-Explorer for more info.QueenstownFox GlacierNote: During winter this trip will not visit Milford Sound. Look for a "w" alongside winter dates. For an alternate itinerary please visit our website.ex. Christchurch 20Apr1229Apr1220May1229May1219Jun12w28Jun12w19Jul12w28Jul12w18Aug12w27Aug12w10Sep1217Sep1226Sep1203Oct1210Oct1217Oct1226Oct1202Nov1209Nov1216Nov1225Nov1202Dec1209Dec1216Dec1225Dec1201Jan1308Jan1315Jan1324Jan1331Jan1307Feb1314Feb1323Feb1302Mar1309Mar1316Mar1325Mar1301Apr1308Apr1315Apr1324Apr1315May1324May1314Jun13w23Jun13w14Jul13w23Jul13w13Aug13w22Aug13w12Sep1321Sep13ex. Christchurch (reverse)06Apr1227Apr1206May1227May1205Jun12w26Jun12w05Jul12w26Jul12w04Aug12w25Aug12w03Sep1217Sep1224Sep1203Oct1210Oct1217Oct1224Nov1202Nov1209Nov1216Nov1223Nov1202Dec1209Dec1216Dec1223Dec1201Jan1308Jan1315Jan1322Jan1331Jan1307Feb1314Feb1321Feb1302Mar1309Mar1316Mar1323Mar1301Apr1308Apr1322Apr1301May1322May1331May13w21Jun13w30Jun13w21Jul13w30Jul13w20Aug13w29Aug13w19Sep1328Sep13USD6 Days from $899 per personTotal Trip Price $899twin supplement $175 Total Trip Price $999twin supplement $145