S5 – 15 Nights 16 Days

Travel Time

15 nights / 16 days

From Christchurch

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.
STAY – Christchurch

Day 2 – CHRISTCHURCH – KAIKOURA (B)

Travel by coastal pacific rail through North Canterbury before turning towards the coast and arriving in Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend. Enjoy a Whale Watch experience by boat. You will have the opportunity to view the magnificent Sperm Whale as well as New Zealand’s own tiny Hectors Dolphin, Fur Seals and Royal Albatross. Late afternoon check-in at your hotel. Evening at your leisure.
STAY – Kaikoura

Day 3 – KAIKOURA – NELSON (B)

In the morning you start your journey heading towards the north to Blenheim, the centre of the Marlborough region and New Zealand’s most famous wine growing area. Later, continue your journey reaching Nelson by afternoon.
STAY – Nelson

Day 4 – ABEL TASMAN DAY TOUR (B)

Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various cruise/walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 6.00pm.
STAY – Nelson

Day 5 – NELSON – GLACIERS (B)

Travel across hill country today through the Buller Gorge to Westport and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. You will stop here to view the pancake rocks & blowholes.
Later, continue your journey to Hokitika famous for its gold panning, before reaching the Fox Glaciers by evening.
STAY – Fox Glaciers

Day 6 – GLACIER REGION (B)

A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company; They offer a full range of Fox Glacier tours and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels….

Half Day Guided Glacier Walks – a suitable family activity, All Day Guided walks for the more adventurous
Thrilling helicopter flights to and from a more remote part of the glacier on Guided Heli-hikes
Gentle, informative Valley Guided Walks to the dynamic glacier face
Day Heli-Treks & Overnight Alpine Trekking high above Fox Glacier with superb views of NZ’s highest peaks
Ice climbing Adventures – expert instruction, small groups, Heli-ice climbing options

[We can assist in booking all your activities for a SPECIAL price. Recommended Heli-hike]
STAY – Fox Glaciers

Day 7 – GLACIER – QUEENSTOWN (B)

Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue around the shores of Lake Hawea to arrive in Wanaka early afternoon. [Self-drive passengers only can visit the Puzzling World before departing Wanaka (Optional)]. Your journey continues through the Kawarau Gorge, [if time permits self-drive passengers only can stop for a visit (optional) to the Goldfields Mining Centre and an introduction to the history of gold mining in the Otago Region] reaching Queenstown by evening.
STAY – Queenstown

Day 8 – QUEENSTOWN (B)

In the morning you shall enjoy a half day Queenstown Highlights tour.
Afternoon is at your leisure to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, canyon swing, jet-boating, white water rafting, gondola rides, skydiving and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.

Below are the links for your ready reference of the following activities:
– The world’s most exciting Jet Boat ride http://www.shotoverjet.com
– Horse Riding http://www.dartstables.com |- Ballooning http://www.ballooningnz.com
– Paragliding http://www.skytrek.co.nz |- Skydiving http://www.nzoneskydive.co.nz/home
– Shotover Canyon Swing http://www.canyonswing.co.nz
– Parasailing http://www.paraflights.co.nz |Walter Peak Farm Tour https://www.realjourneys.co.nz
– Nevis Arc Swing OR Nevis Bungy etc., http://www.bungy.co.nz/the-nevis/the-nevis-swing

[We can assist in booking all your activities for a SPECIAL price. Recommended Skydiving]
STAY – Queenstown

Day 9 – QUEENSTOWN

One more leisure day to enjoy the adventurous activities available at this heavenly place.
STAY – Queenstown

Day 10 – QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – TE ANAU (B, L)

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Here you shall be served with a Lunch Pack. In the evening return to Te Anau.
STAY – Te Anau

Day 11 – TE ANAU – INVERCARGILL – STEWART ISLAND (B)

Depart Te Anau this morning and travel through the town of Gore to reach Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city. Continue your journey to Bluff to catch the Stewart Island ferry. On arrival in Oban on Stewart Island, you will enjoy a guided tour of the island by mini coach. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
STAY – Stewart Island

DAY 12 – STEWART ISLAND (B)

Morning is at your leisure to enjoy Stewart Island. Many people visit for the natural bush and birdlife and the opportunity to see the native kiwi in the wild at night! In the afternoon you shall enjoy the Paterson Inlet cruise with a visit to the Ulva Island (admission included).
STAY – Stewart Island

DAY 13 – STEWART ISLAND – DUNEDIN (B)

Today you depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff and proceed towards Dunedin. You shall travel along the Catlin’s Coast, past sweeping beaches and towering cliffs to the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. On arrival in Dunedin you shall check-in at your hotel.
STAY – Dunedin

DAY 14 – DUNEDIN (B)

Today your admission has been included in the following attractions:

– Royal Albatross Colony, Penguin Place & Cadbury Chocolate Factory
STAY – Dunedin

DAY 15 – DUNEDIN – CHRISTCHURCH (B)

Depart Dunedin and travel north to the Garden City of Christchurch. On arrival you shall visit the World’s Best Attraction. The International Antarctic Centre it’s the “must see” attraction of Christchurch. Twice judged “The Best Attraction” in NZ, the Antarctic Centre is a polar experience (Admission included). Late afternoon you shall check-in at your hotel. Evening at your leisure.
STAY – Christchurch

DAY 16 – CHRISTCHURCH DEPARTURE DAY (B)

Your arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car OR a return transfer at the Christchurch airport before boarding your return flight.

NOTES:

The above is just a quote and there is no reservation done for the same

The above quote is subject to changes as on actual date of booking

The above quote is subject to changes with change in number of travelling passengers

ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

The above quote does not include Early check in or late check out

As per Hotel Policy check in time in any hotels in New Zealand is 1400 hrs and checkout time is 1000 hrs
The above quote may change with the non-availability of cited accommodation OR flight tickets.

INCLUSIONS & ADMISSIONS:
– Airport & Terminal transfers
– 15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
– Coach sight-seeing, Abel Tasman National Park – Water Taxi, Whale watch cruise
– Pancake & Glacier viewing, Queenstown Highlights, Milford Sound cruise
– Stewart Island ferry, Oban Mini tour, Paterson cruise
– Royal Albatross, Penguin place, Cadbury factory
– International Antarctic centre, lunch as per itinerary & Tax.

EXCLUSIONS:
Flight tickets, anything not mentioned in the Itinerary

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT

A deposit of 20% per person is required to confirm the booking at least 90 days PRIOR to the travel date. Payment of the deposit will indicate an acceptance of our terms and conditions by the purchaser and/or passenger. Final payment is due 21 days (for groups 35 days) before date of travel. In the case of bookings made less than 21 days (for groups 35 days) before the date of commencement, full payment must be made at the time of booking.Payments NOT received within the stipulated time frame may attract a late payment fee of 2% on the due amount.

CANCELLATION FEES

45 OR more days before departure, NZ$200 per person. Within 45 days before departure, loss of deposit. Within 10 days of departure 50% of the tour cost. No refund will be due within 24 hours of travel date. If you cancel, then each case will be considered on its own merits, as it will be dependent on charges made by individual suppliers and operators. Setting up your tour is complicated, as is cancelling the arrangements.

In case any of your events booked through TT Tours are required to be cancelled due to any unforeseen OR bad weather conditions, then you will be entitled for a refund of the booking amount as per the supplier’s terms in the following month, less NZD30 being our admin charges towards processing the refund.