From £2,350

Post Test Tour – South Island Highlights

Wed 04 – Mon 09 April 2018

Extend your stay in NZ and join our escorted luxury coach tour to the indescribably beautiful lakes and mountains, for which the South Island is famed. No picture or video can do this area justice – this truly is a ‘must see’ destination! The first glimpse of Aoraki/Mount Cook across the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki is one that will last you a lifetime. As will the majesty of Milford Sound, which was once described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘8th Wonder of the World’. And if the scenery in Queenstown isn’t enough to take your breath away, how about a ride on a hair-raising jet boat or a bungee jump?

TOUR PRICES (per person, excluding international flights)	Double/Twin	Single
Post Test tour – South Island Highlights	£ 2,350	£ 2,950

Tasman Glacier

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

Lake Wakatipu

Jet boat

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Wednesday 4 Aprilbld

We depart Christchurch this morning and travel south across the Canterbury Plains, then turn inland to Mackenzie Country (named after a 19th century sheep rustler) where we will stop for lunch at Morelea Farm. After lunch we will proceed to beautiful, turquoise coloured Lake Tekapo, stopping at the Church of the Good Shepherd before proceeding along the shores of the galacial Lake Pukaki to the highest peak in Australasia – Mount Cook. After checking in to the Hermitage Hotel, you may choose to take an amazing 30 minute helicopter flight over the Southern Alps (supplement payable).
Buffet dinner in the hotel is included this evening.

Thursday 5 Aprilbd

This morning we get up close and personal with Tasman Glacier as we board a custom built boat to journey across the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake through the icebergs of various sizes, which have broken away from the glacier.
This afternoon there will be the opportunity to take an alpine trail walk and/or visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
Buffet dinner in the hotel is included this evening.

Friday 6 Aprilb

Today we continue on through yet more stunning scenery up to Lindis Pass, alongside the mighty Clutha River and through the spectacular Kawarau gorge to Arrowtown gold rush village and then on to NZ’s premier year-round alpine resort – Queenstown. Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Upon arrival, check in to Hotel St Moritz for the next three nights.

Saturday 7 Aprilb

This morning we take a spectacular 35 minute flight across glaciers, rivers, lakes & rainforest to the truly spectacular Fiordland National Park where we will take an unforgettable scenic cruise through the sheer mountains of stunning Milford Sound. We will also return to Queenstown by air.

N.B. Flights may be cancelled if weather conditions are poor, in which case we will reschedule the trip for the following day by coach to Milford (approx. 5 hours) and return by air (again weather permitting).

Sunday 8 Aprilb

Day at leisure. A chance to enjoy one or more of the optional activities Queenstown has to offer. Renowned for adventure sports such as bungy jumping and jetboat rides, it is also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
This evening you might like to join the vintage steam ship, TSS Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Station for dinner (supplement payable).

Monday 9 Aprilb

Today we depart Queenstown by air back to the UK.