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12 Day South Island
Explorer Tour
Wednesday 8 April - Sunday 19 April 2020
0800 534 787 info@lttnz.co.nz
www.leisuretimetours.co.nz
South Island Explorer Tour
Wednesday 8 April - Sunday 19 April 2020
The South Island has an unparalleled variety of landscapes from the changing landscapes through Arthurs Pass, the majestic Fox and Franz
Josef Glaciers, to the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown and the Remarkable Mountains. One of the highlights of this tour is
the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow. Ranked in the top four Warbirds Airshows in the world and with certainly the most spectacular scenery! A
background of epic mountains and the magnificent Clutha River valley, this event is a must do for everyone – not just the aviation enthusiast!
Day 1 Wednesday 8 April 2020 Lake Wanaka. Travelling past Lake Hawea we reach the popular
HOME CITIES TO CHRISTCHURCH (D) Lake Wanaka, the starting point of the mighty Clutha River. Then
Departing from Auckland (other locations on application) you fly to travel via Cromwell following the Kawarau Gorge Road into
Christchurch Airport. Welcome to the South Island! Today you Queenstown. Tonight is free for you to explore the local restaurants,
are met at the Christchurch Airport and following an orientation tour cafes and bars.
of Christchurch city, you will be taken to your hotel. The remainder Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown – 4 nights
of day at leisure to relax or stroll around Christchurch. Dinner tonight
is included at your hotel. Day 4 Saturday 11 April 2020
Accommodation: Quality Elms Hotel, Christchurch WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA AIRSHOW (B)
Today we take the journey across to Wanaka for a tour highlight –
Day 2 Thursday 9 April 2020 the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow. This biennial event is the
CHRISTCHURCH—FRANZ JOSEF (BD) largest warbird airshow in the Southern Hemisphere and showcases
From Christchurch we traverse the Southern Alps aboard the some of the world’s best examples of WWII flying aircraft in action.
famous Tranz-Alpine rail journey to Arthurs Pass. From the The scenery this show is set in is spectacular! Renowned for its
carriages we’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, stunning mountains, lakes and wilderness, this natural amphitheatre
followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the provides a stunning backdrop for Warbirds Over Wanaka. A General
Waimakariri River. Once we have crossed into the Southern Alps we Admission Pass to the airshow included today (can be upgraded to
are met at the alpine village of Arthurs Pass by our coach. We a gold pass for extra cost). At the conclusion of the day’s events,
continue our journey to the West Coast – or the Coast as locals call retrace our journey back to Queenstown. Tonight is at leisure for you
it, stopping in Hokitika where a visit is made to the Greenstone and to sample some of Queenstown’s excellent restaurants, cafés and
Glass Blowing factories. Further south we tour the Westland bars.
National Park, the home of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. On
arrival, time is available for optional scenic flights, before continuing
onto our accommodation for the night.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef
Day 3 Friday 10 April 2020
FRANZ JOSEF TO QUEENSTOWN (B)
Driving towards the southern end of the South Island’s West Coast
Road, there is a strong sense of entering a primeval land, and a
feeling of total isolation. Arriving at Haast, you are surrounded by a
landscape of rainforest, wetlands, sand dunes and surf-pounded
shingle beaches. This wilderness forms part of the South West New
Zealand World Heritage Area, so designated because South
Westland and Fiordland have some of the most dramatic forest and
mountain scenery and natural resources in the world. From the
Westland National Park we travel through the Haast River valleys
and over the Haast Pass to Makarora and onto the upper reaches of
Day 5 Sunday 12 April 2020 Stewart Island option, today is at leisure in Invercargill. Dinner
WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA AIRSHOW (B) tonight is at leisure.
Again take the journey back to Wanaka for the Warbirds over
Wanaka Airshow. A General Admission Pass to the airshow Day 9 Thursday 16 April 2020
included today. At the conclusion of the day’s events, retrace the INVERCARGILL TO DUNEDIN VIA CATLINS (BD)
journey back to Queenstown. Today we travel across flat farmland towards the east coast and the
Southern Scenic Route through the Catlins to Dunedin. The Catlins
Day 6 Monday 13 April 2020 is a place of awesome natural beauty with dense forest, farmland,
QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE (B) towering cliffs, rocky coastal bays. There are wonderful views of
Today is at leisure. Queenstown has a plethora of optional this rugged coastline as the road winds north. En route stops will
sightseeing activities available from jet-boating on the thrilling be made to see some of the interesting places the Catlins offers.
Shotover Jet; a jet-boat excursion along the scenic and remote Dart This wild coast claimed many ships and as a result two lighthouses
River; winery tours to the premier Central Otago wineries; 4WD tours are features. The first of these at Waipapa Point was the scene of
into unforgettable Skippers Canyon; scenic flights; fly-fishing or if you New Zealand’s worst civilian shipping disaster. At Curio Bay see one
dare – bungy jumping or tandem sky-diving! Extra cost for optional of the world’s most extensive and least disturbed examples of a
sightseeing excursions, please enquire about these at time of Jurassic fossilised forest.. The walking path to the spectacular
booking. Nugget Point lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and the coast. Continuing north the road turns inland through
Day 7 Tuesday 14 April 2020 the small town of Balclutha on the banks of the Clutha River then
QUEENSTOWN TO INVERCARGILL (BD) travels through rolling sheep country to Dunedin. Dinner tonight is
From Queenstown travel around the shores of Lake Wakatipu on included at the hotel.
State Highway 6 through farmland and rural communities to Accommodation: The Victoria Hotel, Dunedin – 2 nights
Invercargill. On arrival in Invercargill you will have time to purchase
lunch, before we make a visit to Queens Park. Highlights of this New Day 10 Friday 17 April 2020
Zealand Garden of National Significance include a stunning rose DUNEDIN (B)
garden, a rhododendron dell, an azalea garden, a Japanese garden, Today is at leisure. Choose from the many optional activities that
bush paths through a selection of native plants, rock and herb Dunedin has to offer. Perhaps a visit to Olveston House, a Jacobean
gardens, and a stumpery. An indoor Winter Garden features tropical style home filled with early New Zealand paintings and antiques.
and flowering plants, and a range of cacti are displayed in an Perhaps this afternoon join the Taieri Gorge Train excursion to the
adjoining structure. The park also houses an impressive bird aviary, extremities of Dunedin City some sixty kilometres from the station.
farmyard area, and animal enclosures. This afternoon, we visit Bill Enquire with the office about pre-booking optional activities.
Richardson’s Transport World. This is the largest private collection
of its type in the world. Designed to have something for everyone Day 11 Saturday 18 April 2020
and, not just for vehicle enthusiasts, Transport World is proving DUNEDIN TO CHRISTCHURCH (BD)
popular with guests from all walks of life. Housed in over 15,000sqm Depart Dunedin travelling north across the Otago Hills. At Moeraki
of exquisite ‘sheds’ are over 300 vehicles including retro Kombi’s, we make a stop to see the fascinating giant marble like boulders on
Henry Ford Letter Cars, Model T’s, stunning 1930’s V8’s and over the beach. Pass through Oamaru and Timaru and cross the sheep
200 vintage petrol pumps. We then check in at our accommodation in and cropping areas of the fertile Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Invercargill where we stay for the next two nights. Dinner tonight is The snow-capped Southern Alps can be seen to the West for much of
included at the hotel. the journey. This afternoon enjoy we get the feel of this ‘English City’
Accommodation: Kelvin Hotel, Invercargill – 2 nights with a sightseeing tour of Christchurch City. Our first visit is the
Canterbury Museum, where we learn about the history and
Day 8 Wednesday 15 April 2020 geography of the area. Other sights include Christ College, Hagley
STEWART ISLAND (B) Park, and the Art Centre, with a stop at Sumner for a walk along
This morning we travel to Bluff. As an option we board the the beach. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel.
catamaran to Stewart Island (extra cost). Stewart Island is a Accommodation: Quality Elms Hotel, Christchurch
relatively unspoilt paradise of native bush, rain forests, sand dunes
and wetlands boasting wonderful bird life. It is home to 130 different Day 12 Sunday 19 April 2020
species of birds – some of them rare, and some endangered DEPART CHRISTCHURCH (B)
including the Southern Tokoeka, one of five species of Kiwi. On Farewell from the South Island! This morning you are transferred to
arrival we enjoy a guided tour of Oban Village and the surrounding the Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight to your home port.
bays. Highlights include the Rakiura National Park entrance at Lee
Bay, Halfmoon and Horseshoe Bay and views of Paterson Inlet from
Observation Rock. After the tour there is time for you to browse the
shops before returning to Bluff by ferry. Those not choosing the
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• Tour Admissions as per itinerary quote today.
• General Admission Pass to Warbirds over Wanaka Air Show (Ask Tours within New Zealand Cancellation Fees
us about upgrading to a gold pass) • 42+ days prior to travel loss of non-refundable deposit
• Daily Breakfasts (B) Lunch (L) and Dinners (D) • 31-41 days prior to travel - loss of 50% of your full tour payment
where indicated on the itinerary • 30 days or less prior to travel - loss of 100% of your full tour
• Complimentary Travel Bag and Map payment
• Touring in modern air conditioned tour coach • No Refunds on any unused portions of itinerary
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Club Member Guaranteed Share Twin/Double Price: $4,660.00
Non Member Guaranteed Share Twin/Double Price:
Single Supplement (additional):
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Balance of tour payment due Wednesday 26 February 2020
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