Page 4 of Self Drive Vacations, Car Rental, Motorhomes by Qantas Vacations

christchurch new zealand self dr i v e vac at i o n picton nelson blenheim arthurs pass christchurch milford wanaka mt cook sound te anau queenstown dunedin invercargill · 117 south island greymouth franz josef and fox glaciers overnight stopover bob s peak majestic gondola ride queenstown optional extra tour south island explorer self-drive 10 days/9 nights price includes qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet transfer on arrival welcome gift 9 nights accommodation of your choice 9 days group d car rental with unlimited miles milford sound cruise all local taxes 1 breakfast b 1 dinner d day 4 dunedin te anau 180 miles/41/4 hrs drive south via milton and balclutha before heading west through gore and lumsden into te anau nestled on the shores of lake te anau an optional trip to the te anau glowworm caves is available own expense overnight te anau luxmore hotel standard te anau hotel villas first class or fiordland lodge b&b departs daily south island explorer self-drive 10 days/9 nights price per person us persons in room 1 apr 06­31 mar 07 standard first class b&b/boutique hotel tranzalpine option additional cost double $1477 $1669 $1769 $99 single $2559 $2937 $3117 day 5 te anau milford sound queenstown 255 miles/51/2 hrs depart te anau and head through the beech forest area of the eglington valley and through the homer tunnel enjoy a 1 hour 40 minute cruise approx on majestic milford sound cruise included before returning via te anau lumsden and kingston skirting lake wakatipu into queenstown a town that provides a wonderful alpine ambience overnight queenstown copthorne lakefront hotel standard heritage queenstown first class or brown s boutique hotel for 2 nights note all accommodation listed in these itineraries is subject to availability at time of booking alternatives will be offered if necessary for b&b and boutique hotels you must pick up drop off your own car minimum driver s age is 21 years vehicle types given are subject to availability other conditions and cancellation fees apply prices are from and seasonal surcharges apply day 1 arrive christchurch on arrival at christchurch airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel today is at leisure to relax and enjoy some of the sights in central christchurch within a short walking distance such as the arts center the museum a ride on the christchurch tram a punt ride on the river avon or a stroll through the botanical garden own expense overnight christchurch holiday inn city center standard millennium christchurch first class or elm tree house b&b b&b and boutique hotel options an elegant 1920 s colonial home elm tree house is close to the central city district hagley park and the christchurch gardens it s a 5-minute walk to many restaurants shops and merivale village barnett lodge boutique b&b is a beautiful tudor residence built in 1938 it is furnished with antiques and heated by central heating plus a log burner in the lounge beds and bedding are of the highest quality an excellent cooked breakfast is included fiordland lodge offers the discerning traveler comfort and privacy the elegance and splendor of the lodge is mirrored in the breathtaking views of lake te anau and fiordland brown s boutique hotel features well appointed rooms with optimum comfort and balconies each room offers stunning views of the remarkables mountain range queenstown and lake wakatipu day 6 queenstown at leisure today is free to enjoy one of the many excursions available in queenstown cruise aboard the vintage steamship tss earnslaw across lake wakatipu to walter peak station or enjoy a thrilling jet boat ride on the shotover river traveling through the canyon activities own expense day 7 queenstown fox glacier 200 miles/5 hrs day 2 christchurch mt cook 265 miles/41/2 hrs pick up your rental car around 9:00am from the central city depot drive south through the rural township of ashburton before heading inland to the picturesque town of geraldine a recommended stop continue on through a scenic rural area to fairlie and on through burkes pass to tekapo a stop at the quaint church of the good shepherd nestled near the shores of lake tekapo is popular continue to mt cook skirting lake pukaki and enjoy this alpine retreat by relaxing and soaking up the views of the surrounding southern alps an optional scenic flight over the southern alps or a helicopter flight onto a glacier is available own expense subject to weather conditions overnight mt cook hermitage hotel standard first class and boutique b,d depart queenstown and travel via the kawarau gorge to cromwell continue on via lake wanaka and hawea to the township of haast on the west coast in south westland a world heritage area drive past towering rainforest unusual limestone landscapes mountains glaciers lakes and rivers to fox glacier overnight fox glacier scenic circle glacier country hotel standard or te weheka inn first class boutique day 8 fox glacier christchurch 272 miles/6 hrs day 3 mt cook dunedin 170 miles/41/2 hrs travel southeast this morning via otematata and kurau to the east coast before journeying south through oamaru and palmerston into dunedin known as the edinburgh of the south this afternoon we recommend one of the optional tours/visits larnarch castle historical olveston house an eco award-winning cruise to an albatross colony or a journey by rail through the taieri gorge afternoon activities own expense overnight dunedin scenic circle dunedin city hotel standard southern cross hotel first class or barnett lodge boutique b&b travel early this morning via hokitika stopping at the greenstone factory and schroders handblown glass an interesting diversion before reaching the junction of the west coast and arthur s pass proceed east through the majestic southern alps before arriving at the canterbury plains for the remaining journey into christchurch overnight christchurch the charlotte jane standard and first class or elm tree house b&b for 2 nights tranzalpine option for those who prefer you can drop off your car at the greymouth depot and take the award-winning tranzalpine train service from greymouth to christchurch includes private car transfers to hotel on arrival in christchurch and from hotel to airport on departure day 10 day 9 christchurch at leisure today is free to explore christchurch day 10 depart christchurch return your car to the rental car counter at christchurch airport prior to your departing flight the view over queenstown in winter

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