Scenic Splendour

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 - GREYMOUTH - GLACIER REGION
Depart Christchurch on the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel beside the Waimakariri River,over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before arriving in Greymouth.Travel south along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)


DAY 3 - GLACIER REGION - QUEENSTOWN
Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges,native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass,gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park.Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to the resort city of Queenstown. (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 - ROTORUA
Transfer to Queenstown Airport today for your flight to Rotorua. Flight from Queenstown to Rotorua NOT included. (B)
DAY 7 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers.Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's trout,birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations,cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)

DAY 8 - ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND
Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Waitomo.Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof.On completion continue through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland - `The City of Sails'. (B)

DAY 9 - 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).

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