Southern Magic - 12 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

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Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook National Park - TOUR DEPARTS AT 8am

‘Haere Mai’ … welcome to New Zealand

Travel to the world heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park with over 70,000 hectares of breathtaking alpine scenery. Experience the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake and icebergs up close on the only tour of its kind in New Zealand. Local guides whisk us away in a stable MAC boat to explore the melting ice face of the Tasman Glacier. After dinner, explore the southern sky with expert astronomy guides.

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On to Dunedin

Journey past Lakes Pukaki, Benmore & Aviemore to Oamaru. Travel south along the coastal highway stopping at Koekohe Beach to view the unique Moeraki Boulders, formed some 60 million years ago. On to Dunedin, the ’Edinburgh of the South’.

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Lake Te Anau & Glow Worms Experience

At leisure this morning for some optional sightseeing. This afternoon, travel through the townships of Balclutha & Gore en route to Te Anau. Nestled on the edge of the south island’s largest lake, it boasts a spectacular backdrop of Mt Luxmore & the Murchison mountains. This evening, join up with your nature guide for your Te Anau-au Glowworm Caves experience both above & below ground. Deep inside the caves, you’ll be taken by small boat into a silent, hidden grotto inhabited by thousands of tiny glow worms.

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Milford Sound Nature cruise

Travel through the hand-strewn Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound, a spectacular 22km fiord dominated by the awesome Mitre Peak. Here you will board your vessel & cruise its full length to the Tasman Sea. View waterfalls, rainforest, mountains & wildlife with experienced nature guides. Return to Te Anau late afternoon.

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Queenstown

Skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu as you enter the beautiful alpine village of Queenstown this morning, widely regarded as New Zealand’s premiere holiday destination & adventure capital. This afternoon, choose one of a number of included activities. Options include the famous Shotover Jet Boat, the Skyline Gondola & Luge, a luncheon cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and a sightseeing tour to Arrowtown & some local vineyards.

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At leisure in Queenstown

A full day to experience this magnificent resort. Queenstown boasts adventure activities in all forms ... from extreme to relaxed exploration. Your tour guide will be pleased to offer suggestions on the numerous activities available.

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Lake Wanaka, West Coast Glaciers

View incredible scenery as you travel past the untouched native forests & pristine lakes of the Westland National Park & Haast Pass as you travel to the glacier townships of Fox & Franz Josef.

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Glacier Walk, Rugged West Coast

Your guide will lead you onto the ice of Franz Josef Glacier via a track through regenerating rainforest. You’ll be supplied with sturdy leather boots & instep crampons, specially designed for the ice conditions. Make your way up the terminal face of the glacier traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty. Continue north along the rugged west coast to Greymouth.

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Punakaiki Rocks, Nelson

At Punakaiki, view the incredible limestone formations that make up the Pancake Rocks & Blowhole. Travel through the Paparoa and Nelson Lakes National Parks to the sunny city of Nelson, gateway to the stunning Abel Tasman National Park.

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Abel Tasman National Park

Choose from a number of included park activities that include sailing, kayaking, cruising & bush walking. There is also the choice of a half day wine or arts & crafts tour

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Blenheim, Kaikoura

This morning, travel through the Marlborough wine region before travelling south to the township of Kaikoura, a small village located on a narrow strip of coastline where the mountains meet the sea. This area is renowned for the variety of marine mammals that can be seen, not least of all giant Sperm Whales & the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. You may also see other whale species, seal colonies & a number of bird species including the Royal Albatross.

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Kaikoura - Christchurch

The morning is free to choose from a number of included activities in Kaikoura. You have the option of snorkelling with seals, swimming with dolphins, whale-watch cruising, an award-winning cultural experience with local Maori or a fun quad bike adventure. This afternoon, we make our way back to Christchurch, arriving into the city early evening.

Here we bid you 'Haere Ra', a fond farewell and hope you leave with many happy memories of your time in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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