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West Coast Wonder
 Daily Departure - 7 Days / 6 Nights

Weather in Christchurch, New Zealand


 Includes:                                                            • Punakaiki Rocks                                                • Mt Cook National Park                              • Church of the Good Shepherd                              • 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 - PUNAKAIKI - GREYMOUTH

Depart Christchurch on the renowned Tranz Alpine Train (seat in coach passengers only), 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)

DAY 3 - GREYMOUTH - GLACIER REGION

Depart Greymouth and travel south along the Scenic West Coast, with views of both the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. Stop at Hokitika enroute 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)

DAY 4 - GLACIER REGION - QUEENSTOWN

Depart the Glacier Region today 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)

DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day 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 the tour price. (B)

DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - MT. COOK - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel through the Central Otago region and on to Twizel. Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook or "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)

DAY 7 - 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 $2,053 $2,167 $2,470
Twin $1,596 $1,654 $1,817
Triple $1,528 $1,576 $1,709
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $1,461 $1,575 $1,878
2 $1,261 $812 $1,375 $871 $1,678 $1,034
3 $1,195 $746 $679 $1,308 $804 $726 $1,611 $967 $859
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $1,511 $1,625 $1,928
2 $1,286 $837 $1,400 $896 $1,703 $1,059
3 $1,211 $762 $695 $1,325 $821 $743 $1,628 $984 $876
4 $1,174 $725 $658 $1,287 $783 $706 $1,591 $946 $839
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $1,581 $1,965 $1,998
2 $1,321 $872 $1,435 $931 $1,738 $1,094
3 $1,235 $786 $719 $1,348 $844 $767 $1,652 $1,007 $899
4 $1,191 $742 $675 $1,305 $801 $723 $1,608 $964 $856
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $1,271 $833 $765 $1,395 $891 $813 $1,698 $1,054 $946
5 $1,237 $789 $721 $1,351 $847 $769 $1,654 $1,010 $902
6 $1,208 $759 $692 $1,322 $817 $740 $1,625 $980 $873
7 $1,187 $738 $671 $1,301 $797 $719 $1,604 $959 $852

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