DAY
1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch,`The Garden City', you will be met by our local
representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of
your rental car.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - DUNEDIN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the "Church
of the Good Shepherd" before continuing to Mt Cook.Depart Mt Cook and
head south through the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru and the Waitaki
Valley before arriving in the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. (B)
DAY 3 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
Enjoy
a city sightseeing tour of Dunedin this morning.Travel to Queenstown this
afternoon.For seat in coach passengers,this will start with a train journey
through the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi,then continue by coach following old
gold-mining trails. (B)
DAY 4 - MILFORD SOUND
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te
Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made
Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound.Enjoy a cruise on this world famous
fiord,dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls.Return to
Queenstown.(B)
DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN
An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions
available.Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water
rafting,gondola rides and much more.Optional activities not included in tour
price.(B)
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast
Pass.Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges,native
forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 7 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the TranzAlpine train (seat in
coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine
village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern
Alps.Travel by the Waimakariri River to Christchurch.(B)
DAY 8 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return
of your rental car.We trust you enjoyed your Flexi tours Vacation! (B).
