NEW ZEALAND / AUSTRALIA
Pre/ After Mardi Gras Group Holiday in New Zealand
Spend seven days touring beautiful South Island.
Itinerary Price Trip Specifics
Day 1
Christchurch - Your New Zealand Experience starts in Christchurch, "The English City". You will be picked up by the Tour Guide at the Airport, and driven to your accommodation. Spend the first afternoon and evening getting to know each other at one of Christchurch's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy an unforgettable picnic, have a glass of wine (or more) and let our Guide show you the beauty of Christchurch in the evening.
Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is a city of contrasts. It is a place where its residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. A growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness. Everywhere there is an understated elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where anything is possible.
Overnight in the "Cashel Street Apartment", located right in the centre of town.
Day 2
Christchurch - Your day starts early in the morning, with one of the most scenic train trips in the world leading trough the great Canterbury Plains, contrasting landscapes of alpine tussock, native forest crossed by glacier fed rivers and with the stunning Southern Alps in the background. Your guide will greet you at Arthur's Pass and you will be driven through spectacular high country areas of natural beauty. Stunning photo opportunities there. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch amidst the outstanding natural scenery that we call Middle Earth. Visit one of New Zealand's finest stations with over 12,000 sheep. Partake in feeding some brown and rainbow trout. Continue your adventure passing "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" film set, Castle Hill nature reserve, Lake Lyndon, Lake Coleridge down to the Rakaia Gorge. You then take a jet boat ride through the spectacular Rakaia Gorge. Afternoon tea will be served before guiding you back across the Canterbury plains to Christchurch.
Overnight in the "Cashel Street Apartment", located right in the centre of town.
Day 3
Christchurch & Mt. Cook - Our Tour Guide will pick you up in the morning and take you to The Heritage Chalets, which are situated in Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. In the afternoon you will take a 30 min helicopter flight. Experience this magnificent alpine environment with a high alpine flight over the Ben Ohau Mountains. Fly close to the steep ridges and rise over a mountain pass which reveals superb views out to Aoraki/Mount Cook and its surrounding peaks. Prepare yourself for an amazing landing on the Richardson Glacier where you will be able to step out of the helicopter and play in the snow.
Accommodation at the Hermitage Chalet.
Day 4
Mt. Cook & Queenstown - Our Guide will lead you to your accommodation, The Glebe in the centre of Queenstown. Queenstown, the Southern Hemisphere's premier 4-season alpine resort. Justifiably regarded as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown offers an incredible range of things to do no matter what the season. Check out the nightlife and enjoy spending the evening at your leisure.
Accommodation at The Glebe.
Day 5
Queenstown & Milford Sound - Start your day right at the top!!! Take a balloon flight in the valleys between Queenstown and Arrowtown with magnificent views of the unique terrain. Experience 4 hours of fun and adventure and enjoy a champagne style breakfast at the completion of the flight. Let your personal Guide take you to Milford Sound, this is simply stunning. In Maori legend, the fiords were created not by rivers of ice, but by Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure who came wielding a magical adze and uttering incantations. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) is without doubt his finest sculpture. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.
When the day visitors depart a silence descends. An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a 'once in a lifetime' experience. The cruise offers passengers a relaxing opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery and wildlife of Milford Sound. On board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. With our nature guide you can go exploring in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your cabin.
Accommodation at the Milford Marnier.
Day 6
Dunedin - Visit the City, Dunedin, the classical city of architecture and quite adventure, with sights-to-see and things-to-do like nowhere else on earth. Where else can you ascend the world's steepest street, view a Monet, take lunch in a 19th century castle and see the world's rarest penguins waddling along white sandy beaches.
Be part of the six hours Albatross and penguin tour and spend the rest of your evening at your leisure.
Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel.
Day 7
Dunedin & Christchurch - In the morning visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory and enjoy a 75min guided tour around. Let our Tour guide drive you back to Christchurch from where you can catch a flight back home.
Per Person: TBA
Single Supplement: TBA
Cost Includes:
- G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax)
- Accommodation as specified above
- Local English-speaking guides
- Activities as specified above
Cost does not include:
- Visa fees
- Insurance
- Personal drinks and bar bill
- Meals
- Evacuation cost in case of emergency
- Tips for the guide and porter
- Any other cost which is not mentioned above
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