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7 day southern wanderer

highlights
Explore Christchurch
Canterbury Plains
Mount cook
Church at Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound
Explore Queenstown

itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival at the hotel (Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm) the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Accommodation: Heritage Hotel Christchurch.

Day 2: Christchurch - Mount Cook
Discover the sights on the Christchurch Tram, then visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. Take in the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park and you can take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting).
Accommodation: MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel.

Day 3: Mount Cook - Dunedin
See the Oamaru region today, before journeying on to Dunedin. This afternoon is free for you to explore this charming town. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take an optional wildlife cruise.
Accommodation: Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin.

Day 4: Dunedin - Te Anau
This morning enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle, then see the highlights of Dunedin on a sightseeing tour. This evening stay in pretty Te Anau.
Accommodation: Village Inn,Te Anau.

Day 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Drive through the mile long hand hewn Homer Tunnel and see The Chasm. Later, discover spectacular Milford Sound on a memorable cruise. See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Why not experience the Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight?
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.

Day 6: Queenstown
Explore Queenstown at your leisure today. You could take an exhilarating jet boat ride; go white water rafting or enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride. Tonight board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy an entertaining sheep dog demonstration and a carvery dinner.

Day 7: Depart Queenstown
You will be transferred to Queenstown Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights to depart anytime).

inclusions
Luxury coach transport 6 nights accommodation 6 Full Buffet Breakfasts 3 Hotel Dinners Larnach Castle guided tour Milford Sound Cruise TSS Earnslaw cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station with dinner at Colonel’s Homestead Welcome Drink All purpose travel bag and map Airport transfers and porterage included

departures
Tour ZCQQ: departs Christchurch, returns Queenstown
Tour ZQQC: departs Queenstown, returns Christchurch (reverse order)
Departure Dates: click here

additional information
Operated by: AAT Kings – Tour Code: ZCQQ/ZQQC
Rates: are per person twin share, and in Australian dollars including GST.
Children: Children aged 5-15 years are charged the child rate, and must be escorted by at least one adult. Children under the ages of 5 years are ineligible to join AAT Kings Tours.

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