23rd April – 3rd May<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day 1 Homeport to Christchurch Wednesday 23rd April :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fly from your homeport to Christchurch, a Reid Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, Chateau on the Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the city. This evening, you enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Chateau on the Park, Christchurch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 2 Christchurch-Punakaiki-Hokitika<\/strong> Thursday 24th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning, we join the award winning Tranz Alpine train as it journeys across the Canterbury Plains. Then via the scenic Waimakariri Gorge onto the Alpine Village of Arthurs Pass in the Southern Alps. We then re-join our coach. After crossing Arthurs Pass we continue via Lake Brunner to Punakaiki. This is one of New Zealand\u2019s most beautifulcoastal roads. We then continue south to the Historic Gold town of Hokitika. Our hotel looks out over the Tasman Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Beachfront Hokitika <\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 3 Hokitika to Fox Glacier<\/strong> Friday 25th April :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning you will have time to visit the greenstone and gold shopsof Hokitika before we visit the scenic Hokitika Gorge, where the river emerges from the Alps. We continue onto the treetop walk at Lake Mahinapua. experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi Forest. You can also enjoy great views of the southern alps, rain forest and Lake Mahinapua. Our journey continues south to our overnight stop at Fox Glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Heartland Hotel <\/p>\n\n\n\n OPTIONAL EXTRA: Helicopter flight<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 4 Fox Glacier to Haast<\/strong> Saturday 26th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning, we visit Lake Matheson with its wonderful views of Mt Cook and the surrounding high peaks of the Southern Alps. Continuing south through ancient rain forests and passing numerous lakes, we continue onto Jacksons Bay the most southern point on the West Coast. Plenty of time to explore the area made famous by Arawhata Bill. We will also visit the Haast Visitor Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Heritage Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n OPTIONAL EXTRA: Haast river jetboat<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 5 Haast \u2013 Arrowtown \u2013 Te Anau Sunday 27th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning we leave the West Coast and travel via the Haast Past to Wanaka. We continue onto Arrowtown with its amazing Autumn colours, before heading south to our overnight stop at Lake Te Anau<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: The Village Inn, Te Anau<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 6 Te Anau \u2013 Milford Sound \u2013 Te Anau Monday 28th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaving Te Anau we travel via the Eglington valley and Homer tunnel to Milford Sound. You will enjoy a cruise on the majestic Milford Sound with lunch provided. View Mitre Peak and the numerous waterfalls of this picturesque sound. We return to Te Anau mid-afternoon where you can enjoy a look around before dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: The Village Inn, Te Anau<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 7 Te Anau to Queenstown<\/strong> Tuesday 29th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning after a wonderful breakfast we bid farewell to Te Anau and travel through to Queenstown. We will enjoy a Gondola ride with uninterrupted views of Queenstown and the surrounding Wakatipu Basin and feast on a beautiful lunch. Mid-afternoon you\u2019re free to explore the town. Tonight, you\u2019re free to dine at one of the many cafes and restaurants in Queenstown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel:<\/strong> Novotel Gardens, Queenstown<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 8 Queenstown Wednesday 30th April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Today is a free day to enjoy the wonderful setting of Queenstown. Your tour manager will advise you of the many options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Novotel Gardens, Queenstown<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 9 Queenstown to Mt Cook<\/strong> Thursday 1st May:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning, we travel north via the Lindis Pass into the McKenzie Country. We travel to the unique location of Mt Cook following the shore of Lake Pukaki. Your tour includes access to the Edmond Hillary Centre and wonderful 3D Movie of the area and planetarium. We\u2019re staying tonight in the magnificent Hermitage Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 10 Mt Cook to Christchurch<\/strong> Friday 2nd May:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This morning you\u2019ll have breakfast in the shadow of the majestic Mt Cook itself. Following breakfast, we\u2019ll drive back along the lake and rejoin the highway to Christchurch, complete with a stop in Geraldine for lunch. On arrival in Christchurch, we will arrive back at the Chateau on the Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotel: Chateau on the Park, Christchurch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 11 Christchurch to home Saturday 3rd May:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following a delicious breakfast and farewells, you\u2019ll be transferred to the airport for your flight, on arrival a shuttle will be waiting for you to transfer you to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals: Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Home pick up and return by shuttle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ten nights\u2019 Accommodation on a twin share basis. \u200b \u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals as indicated on the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 days 5-star coach travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Return air flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tranz Alpine train journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rain forest treetop walk Hokitika (subject to weather conditions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Queenstown Gondola & lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Milford Sound Cruise including lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3D Movie Mount Cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Price per person Twin share $4,850.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Single Room supplement $1,100.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information and to get a booking form please fill out the form below<\/p>\n\n\n