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Top of the South
 Daily Departure - 8 Days / 7 Nights

Weather in Christchurch, New Zealand

 Includes:                                                            • Punkaiki Rocks                                                  • Wine Tasting Tour                                              • Whale Watching Cruise                                      • Tranz Alpine Train (Seat in Coach only)

CloudyCloudy 16 oC
Humidity: 94%
Wind: SW at 1 mph

TOUR ITINERARY

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.

DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - KAIKOURA

Travel through North Canterbury before turning towards the coast and arriving in Kaikoura, a town steeped in  Maori history and legend. Enjoy a Whale Watch experience by boat (weather permitting). You will have the opportunity to view the magnificent Sperm Whale as well as New Zealand’s own tiny Hectors Dolphin, Fur Seals and Royal Albatross. (B)

DAY 3 - KAIKOURA - BLENHEIM

A leisurely start this morning before you continue north to Blenheim, the centre of the Marlborough region and New Zealand’s most famous wine growing area. This afternoon you will take a tour of some of the area’s award-winning wineries. (B)

DAY 4 - BLENHEIM - NELSON

This morning is at leisure to wander around Blenheim and experience a vibrant town in rural New Zealand. This  afternoon you will travel through to Nelson for the evening. (B)

DAY 5 - NELSON

At leisure to enjoy Nelson. Optional activities include a day excursion to Abel Tasman National Park or enjoy a visit to one of the many wineries in the region. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 6 - NELSON - PUNAKAIKI

Travel across hill country today through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. (B)

DAY 7 - PUNAKAIKI - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH

A short journey today to reach the town of Greymouth. Board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers  only) and travel through the rainforest of the West Coast to reach Arthur’s Pass National Park and the Southern Alps, before descending through the rugged gorges of the Waimakariri and across the Canterbury Plains 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 Vacation! (B)

* Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
    * Meals as specified in the itinerary
    * Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
    * Arrival documents
    * 15% Goods and Services Tax

For Seat In Coach Passengers:

    * Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
    * Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide

For Self Drive Passengers:

    * Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
    * Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees
    * Any additional drivers added to the policy on collection of the vehicle

* International or domestic airfares
    * Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
    * Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
    * Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
    * Gratuities
    * Personal items

Self Drive:

    * Refundable rental insurance bond
    * Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
    * Fuel charges

1 May 2011 - 30 Sep 2011
SEAT IN COACH
Rooms Standard Superior First Class
Single $2,278 $2,450 $2,798
Twin $1,599 $1,687 $1,874
Triple $1,491 $1,562 $1,709
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $2,167 $2,339 $2,686
2 $1,930 $1,298 $2,102 $1,385 $2,449 $1,572
3 $1,851 $1,219 $1,111 $2,023 $1,306 $1,181 $2,370 $1,493 $1,329
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $2,225 $2,396 $2,744
2 $1,959 $1,327 $2,130 $1,414 $2,478 $1,601
3 $1,870 $1,238 $1,130 $2,042 $1,325 $1,200 $2,389 $1,512 $1,348
4 $1,826 $1,194 $1,086 $1,998 $1,281 $1,156 $1,345 $1,468 $1,304
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $2,305 $2,476 $2,824
2 $1,999 $1,367 $2,171 $1,454 $2,581 $1,641
3 $1,897 $1,265 $1,157 $2,069 $1,352 $1,227 $2,416 $1,539 $1,375
4 $1,846 $1,214 $1,106 $2,018 $1,301 $1,176 $2,365 $1,488 $1,324
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $1,949 $1,317 $1,209 $2,121 $1,404 $1,279 $2,468 $1,591 $1,427
5 $1,898 $1,266 $1,158 $2,069 $1,353 $1,288 $2,417 $1,540 $1,376
6 $1,864 $1,231 $1,124 $2,035 $1,319 $1,194 $2,383 $1,506 $1,342
7 $1,839 $1,270 1,099 $2,011 $1,294 $1,169 $2,358 $1,481 $1,317

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