DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
Overnight in Christchurch.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – PUNAKAIKI – GREYMOUTH
After breakfast, depart Christchurch on the renowned Tranz Alpine Train over the Southern Alps to Greymouth. On arrival in Greymouth, continue by coach to Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks, magnificent limestone formations carved over millions of years. (B)
Overnight in Greymouth.
DAY 3 - GREYMOUTH – GLACIER REGION
After breakfast, depart Greymouth and travel south along the Scenic West Coast, with views of both the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. Stop at Hokitika en-route where you can view greenstone carvers & glass blowers at work. View Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glaciers and nearby Lake Matheson, formed some 14,000 years ago from trapped ice. On calm days, the still waters provide brilliant reflections of Mts. Cook and Tasman. (B)
Overnight in Glacier Region.
DAY 4 - GLACIER REGION – QUEENSTOWN
After breakfast, depart the Glacier Region through spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Haast Pass, Gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Queenstown. (B)
Overnight in Queenstown.
DAY 5 – QUEENSTOWN
After breakfast, day free to explore the endless optional attractions available in the city. Queenstown offers bungee jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
Overnight in Queenstown.
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN – MT COOK – CHRISTCHURCH
After breakfast, travel through the Central Otago region to Mt Cook, or as known in Maori ‘Aoraki’, the cloud piercer. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. (B)
Overnight in Christchurch
DAY 7 - DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast, day free till departure. Later, proceed to Christchurch International Airport for your flight back to India. (B) |