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Southern Special Train Tour

(Tour Code : TF32)

Auckland - Christchurch - Dunedin - Queenstown - Glaciers - Milford Sound
8 Day Tour.

A tour featuring two of New Zealand’s most impressive rail journeys – the TranzAlpine and the Taieri Gorge railway.

Day 1: Auckland – Christchurch
Fly to Christchurch where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, free time for optional activities.

Day 2: Christchurch – Dunedin
Travel south across the Canterbury plains to arrive in Dunedin early afternoon.

Day 3: Dunedin – Taieri Gorge Rail – Queenstown
Morning free for optional tours. Begin your journey on the spectacular Taieri Gorge train before continuing by coach to Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
A full day tour taking in the wonders of the Eglington Valley, Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound and Mitre Peak. A cruise on the Sound is included.

Day 5: Queenstown
A free day for optional activities

Day 6: Queenstown – Glaciers
Travel via Lake Wanaka, across Haast Pass to the South Westland Heritage Park

Day 7: Glaciers
A free day to enable you to take an optional guided walk onto the glacier or a flight up to the neve.

Day 8: Glaciers – Greymouth – Christchurch – Auckland
Coach north to Greymouth, then board the TranzAlpine train to traverse the Southern Alps. On arrival in Christchurch you are met and transferred to the airport for your evening flight to Auckland.

What's Included:

  • Transport
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • Auckland/Christchurch airfares
  • Taieri Gorge Train Journey
  • Milford Sound Day Tour
  • TranzAlpine Train Journey
  • Document wallet
  • Free travel guide

Tour Costs

Valid 01 October 2007 - 30 September 2008
All Prices in New Zealand Dollars
Cost Per Person Share Twin Single Triple
Bronze $2,239.00 $2,879.00 $2,119.00
Silver $2,439.00 $3,309.00 $2,249.00
Gold $2,639.00 $3,719.00 $2,419.00

Meeting and Departure Services

Valid to 30 September 2007
For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars)
Cost Per Person Bronze Silver Gold

AUCKLAND

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$135.00
$270.00
$129.00
$149.00
$298.00
$139.00
$159.00
$318.00
$149.00

WELLINGTON

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$129.00
$258.00
$119.00
$139.00
$278.00
$129.00
$169.00
$338.00
$159.00

CHRISTCHURCH

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$105.00
$210.00
$99.00
$129.00
$258.00
$119.00
$164.00
$270.00
$129.00

Additional nights available an any destination

Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.


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