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FIORDLAND - Southern Hideaway
5 Days / 4 Nights

Fiordland offers numerous natural attractions, including the famous Milford Sound. Gateway to the Fiordland National Park, Te Anau - a small settlement on the shortest of the largest of the Southern Lakes - is the main staging post for excursions to Milford, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds. known as the "Walking Capital of the World" with over 500 kilometres of walks. Lakes and rivers offer excellent fishing for brown and rainbow trout.

Day 1- CHRISTCHURCH / MT COOK / QUEENSTOWN
From Christchurch, travel South across the Canterbury Plains, through farming communities before climbing up to high plains of the McKenzie Country, pausing at the Church of the Good Shepherd to view Lake Tekapo. Continue to Mount Cook village nestled under New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook. The mountain overlooks a network of glaciers that feed Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are a number of activities including walks, tramps and scenic flights that will enable views of Mt Cook and the glaciers (own expense). From Mount Cook return along the length of Lake Pukaki then head South through Twizel and Omarama to the scenic Lindis Pass. Once over the pass follow the Clutha Valley to its junction with the Kawarau Gorge at Cromwell. Queenstown is reached by following the "gold trail" alongside the winding Kawarau River. Queenstown nestles up to the northern shore of Lake Wakatipu from where it commands an expansive view of the peaks that surround the lake.

Day 2 - DOUBTFUL SOUND EXPERIENCE / TE ANAU
Enjoy a relaxing coach trip along the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri, where you will board a launch and cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri before arriving at West Arm. You will then be transported by coach to the underground Power Station where you can view the tunnel, rock formations and the machine hall. Then travel by coach to Doubtful Sound where you will board a catamaran and enjoy a full length cruise of Doubtful Sound. View waterfalls, rainforests, historic sites, mountains and wildlife. Look out for a resident pod of Bottle-nosed dolphins and a colony of fur seals at the mouth of the fiord. On the return, call into Hall Arm, a spectacular example of the region’s geomorphology. Here the engines are turned off and you are treated to the "sounds of silence" before returning to Te Anau: Lunch today is included.

Day 3 - TE ANAU / MILFORD SOUND / QUEENSTOWN
Drive through the magnificent beech forests of the Eglington and Hollyford Valleys, through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound for a launch excursion on the fiord. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery including the awe- inspiring Mitre Peak with a full commentary on the natural history of the fiord. Lunch included. Upon conclusion return to Queenstown.

Day 4 – QUEENSTOWN

Today is free to enjoy the many leisure pursuits. The local staff at “The Station” can assist with information and
reservations for the huge selections of things to see and do.

Day 5 – QUEENSTOWN

Your tour arrangements conclude this morning. Coach (or air) options to Christchurch or further afield are available on request – additional charge.

Code: PPMT007

Accommodation Categories:
(In the event the following accommodation is not available we reserve the right to substitute accommodation of a similar standard)

Terms & Conditions
Costs are per person, twin share, in NZ dollars including New Zealand Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Includes:

• Accommodation per night - room only

• Air conditioned seat in coach travel throughout.

• Sightseeing entrance fees as specified in itinerary

• Meals as specified in itinerary

• New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST), currently 12.5%

Excludes:

• International or Domestic Airfares

• Any meals and sightseeing not specified in itinerary

• Optional attractions

•  Items of a purely personal nature

• Travel insurance

•  New Zealand Departure Tax

Booking terms and conditions – deposits, amendments and cancellations

• Please refer to the booking terms and conditions attached to the booking form that must be accepted before a reservation is made.