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It's Easy to
Add 5 Days and 4 Nights
to exploring New Zealand's Spectacular South along with the
Australian Eclipse 2002! |
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New Zealand (or 'Aotearoa' - Maori for "Land of the
long white cloud"), is a land of hidden treasures and vast,
unspoiled beauty. At 269, 000 square kilometers in area,
New Zealand is a comparatively
small country made up of 3 main Islands - the North, South
and Stewart Islands. Similar in area to Great Britain, It
lies 2500 kms east of Australia, north of Antarctica in the
south western pacific. Situated on a fault line, between the
Pacific and Indian plate, New Zealand was formed when the
two plates pushed against each other. The result was a
largely mountainous country being form.
The South Island is dominated in landmass by the
spectacular Southern Alps. Mount Cook, at 3,754 meters (12,
349 feet), is the tallest mountain. This country can be best
described as a land of Contrast. The Southern Alps are
comprised of more than 2000 spectacular mountain peaks. Down
in the valleys, east of the main divide are beautiful,
natural, man-made lakes. The Deep South west is made up of
spectacular mountainous fiords which plunge steeply into the
ocean below. New Zealand's West coast is well known for it's
wild rugged rain forest and spectacular coastline. Further
east, the mountains give way to rolling foothills and on to
the large, flat, green, fertile plains of Canterbury and
Southland. Further north, the Nelson region is a beautiful
bay with golden sand. The South Island is unique because its
climate and topography vary so much. |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 1
Breakfast
ARRIVE
CHRISTCHURCH |
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Arrive
Christchurch on New Zealand’s spectacular South Island. After completing
Customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by our
representative, given your documents and transferred to the Chateau on
the Park Hotel.
The Chateau on the Park is a resort style hotel nestled between Hagley
Park and the beautiful historic home and gardens of Mona Vale just
minutes
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from the center of
Christchurch. The hotel is set among 5 acres of beautifully maintained
gardens offering tranquility and seclusion that you would normally
expect to find
miles from a city.
Overnight: Chateau on the Park Hotel |
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Day 2
Breakfast
CHRISTCHURCH
• FRANZ JOSEF
After breakfast, you will transfer to Christchurch Railway Station for
the train to Greymouth. Traveling aboard the renowned Tranz Alpine
train, enjoy the scenic journey across farmlands, over Viaducts, through
gorges and the 17km-long Otira tunnel to the west coast and Greymouth.
After a short stop in Greymouth, you’ll board the Intercity Coach and
journey south through the township of Hokitika - renowned for it’s
mining of Greenstone (Jade). From here you will travel inland through
magnificent bush, mountain and river scenery before arriving at the
Westland World Heritage Park and Franz Josef glacier, one of the only
glaciers in the world that creep through a rain forest at an average
rate of five feet per day.
Situated on the very edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, the Franz
Josef Glacier Hotels will welcome you in true New Zealand style.
Overnight: Franz Josef Hotel |
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Day 3
Breakfast
FRANZ JOSEF • QUEENSTOWN |
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Departing Franz Josef on the Intercity Coach you will journey south
along the West Coast via the Haast Pass and travel through the
picturesque Mt Aspiring National Park where the roads are at times steep
and winding. After Makaroa the roads flatten out to open valleys and the
lakeside village of Wanaka. From here you’ll continue on to the alpine
village of Queenstown, one of New Zealand‚s major tourist resorts.
Upon arrival in Queenstown you will be taken |
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Queenstown |
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to
your downtown hotel overlooking Queenstown Bay and beyond to the Remarkables mountain range,
allowing you to truly experience all that the village of Queenstown has
to offer.
Overnight: St Moritz Novotel Suites (two nights) |
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Day 4
Breakfast/Lunch
MILFORD
DAY TOUR
After breakfast, board a luxury glass roofed coach for a relaxing trip
along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to
Te Anau. After a morning tea break in Te Anau, where you have the option
of purchasing refreshments, the coach continues along the spectacular
Milford Road taking time for photo stops and short walks along the way.
On reaching Milford Sound, you will board the Milford Mariner for a
cruise the full length of spectacular Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea
with a nature guide. The vessel provides excellent viewing opportunities
and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rainforest,
mountains and wildlife. A picnic lunch is included in the tour. Return
transport to Queenstown is again by luxury coach, providing passengers
with time to reflect on the beauty of the afternoon scenery.
Day 5
DEPART QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast
On the day of your
international departure from New Zealand, prior to checking in please
ensure you have filled in your departure cards and have your Passports
and tickets ready for inspection. |
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Tour
cost:
$716 per person, double occupancy. Add $232 for single supplement.
Tour includes:
All transfers, lodging, meals, sightseeing and admissions as stated in
itinerary.
Not
included:
Air
travel (call TravelQuest to discuss), optional activities,
unspecified meals, tips to guides and drivers, departure tax and personal
expenses.
Payments & Terms:
$100 per person deposit, balance due August 28, 2002. Full refund, less
$50 per person handling fee, through August 28. No refunds after that
date.
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Tel. +1 928-445-7754 / USA & Canada: 800-830-1998
Fax +1 928-445-8771
For additional information,
please contact TravelQuest International
at:
800-830-1998
or press here to request a brochure be sent
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