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1 | 00:00 Hrs | Arrive Christchurch, New Zealand | Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth!
On arrival in Christchurch, 'The Garden City', you will be welcomed by our local Southern Travels representative and transferred to your hotel.
Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean. You can ski at a world-class alpine resort, play golf, bungee jump, go rafting, mountain biking, hot-air ballooning, wind surfing, whale watching and visit famous wineries and gardens.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city with its numerous heritage structures, museums, parks, gardens, cafes, malls and restaurants. None (meals on your own).
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2 | 00:00 Hrs | Christchurch - Queenstown | Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue south to the small town of Twizel before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. On arrival in Queenstown, proceed and check in to the hotel.
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3 | 00:00 Hrs | Queenstown-Enjoy the Milford Sound Cruise (Seat in coach). | Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breathtaking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls.
Later, return to your hotel in Queenstown. Breakfast at the hotel and lunch on Milford Sound Cruise.
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4 | 00:00 Hrs | Queenstown | The day is at leisure to explore the city or one can explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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5 | 00:00 Hrs | Queenstown - Mount Cook - Christchurch | Transfer from hotel in Queenstown to hotel in Christchurch, en-route visit Mount Cook and the Church of the Good Shepherd (Seat in coach). After breakfast, transfer from Queenstown to Christchurch. Drive through the central Otago region, to the small town of Twizel and continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. This is the highest peak of New Zealand with a landscape of glacier fed alpine lakes. Next, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo. Marvel at this small picturesque church before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the Garden City of Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, proceed and check in to the hotel. | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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6 | 00:00 Hrs | Depart Christchurch | Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.in. | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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