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Premier Plus Southern Sensation

  8 Day - Premier Plus Southern Sensation

Prices: Tour Code NAC08

A brilliant snapshot of the South Island's premier destinations, including vibrant Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, pristine Milford Sound, the mighty glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef and the award-winning TranzAlpine train.  Stay at luxurious hotels and enjoy some of New Zealand's finest cuisine.
Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation.
To
31 March 2009		 Twin Share Single
Supplement
With Meals £1,544 £586
Without Meals £1,273 £586

Seniors Card Holders and Aust./NZ Pensioners deduct £13 per person.
Note: All prices are GBP, per person & include G.S.T.

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Savings:   Departure Dates:
Red Date Savings:
Deduct £466 per couple *
£233 per person. *

*Strictly limited seats on set departures.
*Cannot be combined with other discounts.

  

2008
Apr. 9, 25; May 13, 19; Jun. 22 ; Aug. 17; Sept. 14, 21; Oct. 12, 22, 31; Nov. 10, 13, 19, 22, 25; Dec. 1, 11, 23

2009
Jan. 14, 19, 24; Feb. 3, 7, 11, 14, 16,19, 21, 24, 26; Mar.1, 3, 6, 9, 14, 25, 30; Apr. 8, 15, 29; May 20; Jun. 17; Aug. 19; Sept. 9, 16, 30; Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 21, 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23.
Premier Plus Essentials:
 Guaranteed Inclusions 
  • Freedom of Choice Touring in Queenstown and Dunedin
  • Award-winning TranzAlpine Train journey
  • World Heritage-listed Westland National Park and Franz Josef Glacier
  • Tranquil Lake Wanaka
  • Historic Arrowtown
  • Cruise the length of Milford Sound on board the Milford Mariner
  • Lakeside town of Te Anau
  • Visit breathtaking Mt Cook National Park
  • Stay at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka, a tranquil lakeside haven
  • Two nights in Queenstown's luxurious Sofitel Queenstown Hotel
  • Stay at The Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook, with views of Aorangi/Mount Cook
  • Finest dining - 7 cooked breakfasts (B), 5 Freedom of Choice Dinners (D) and 2 Feature Dinners (FD)

 
Day by Day Itinerary:    
 Day 1 - Christchurch, Franz Josef (D)    Day 5 -Milford Sound, Te Anau (BD)

Depart from the Crowne Plaza Hotel and travel to the Christchurch Railway Station to board the award-winning TranzAlpine Train for a spectacular journey. Meet your coach in Greymouth and continue to Hokitika before continuing along the rugged West Coast to Franz Josef. This evening enjoy the West Coast Specialities dinner.
Stay: Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel

  

Today we follow the Remarkables Mountain Range and trace the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. We board the Milford Mariner and journey the full length of this beautiful fiord. This afternoon we have a relaxing drive to Te Anau.
Stay: Te Anau, Te Anau Hotel and Villas
 Day 2 - Franz Josef, Wanaka (BD)    Day 6 - Te Anau, Dunedin (BD)
View incredible scenery today as we travel along the scenic road that takes us through the Haast Pass and along the shores of picturesque lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Continue to Wanaka and enjoy an overnight stay.
Stay: Wanaka, Edgewater Resort		   Today we journey via beautiful Lake Manapouri to the southern-most coast of New Zealand. Continue to Dunedin and this afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it. The choice is yours.
Stay: Dunedin, Southern Cross Hotel
   
 Day 3 - Wanaka, Queenstown (BD)    Day 7 - Dunedin, Mt Cook (BD)

Depart Wanaka this morning and journey to Arrowtown, an old gold rush settlement. Continue to Queenstown, on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. The wide range of activities makes Queenstown a popular holiday destination at any time of year. Tonight, explore Queenstown with our Dine Around Dinner, you choose from 15 restaurants and we will include it.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Hotel Sofitel

   Travel north along the coast to view the unique and fascinating Moeraki Beach boulders. Stop at Oamaru, a town renowned for its distinctive limestone architecture. Journey to Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage-listed area and home to Australasia’s highest mountain, Mt Cook. This evening, dine in the Panorama Room at The Hermitage and enjoy outstanding views of Mt Cook and the surrounding countryside.    
Stay: Mt Cook, The Hermitage
   
 Day 4 - Queenstown (BD)    Day 8 - Mt Cook, Christchurch (B)
Freedom of Choice Touring.  Today you have the opportunity to personalise your sightseeing. Enjoy a garden tour, take a guided tour of local wineries of the region, enjoy an exhilarating
jetboat ride or take a fun Double Decker bus tour.		   This morning we visit the beautiful lake of Tekapo and view the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Departing the high country, we travel through the Rakaia Gorge to the charming Garden City of Christchurch. Your tour concludes on arrival and a departure transfer to the airport is included.
   
 


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