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Southern Discovery

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4 days Independent Coach Tours Christchurch to Christchurch

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Flexible Itineraries

Our New Zealand Independent coach tours can be adapted or extended according to your requirements. So if you want to stay longer at any place on the itinerary, let us know, ALL itineraries can be amended.

If you do not find a Tour that suits you, just ask us to provide you with a personalised coach touring holiday.

Christchurch - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Christchurch

This South Island Tours New Zealand by coach is a perfect introduction to the spectacular sights and stunning landscapes of the South Island.

Day 1: Christchurch - Mt Cook - Quenstown

Drive south from Christchurch through Geraldine, Fairlie and Burkes Pass and cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Bonus entry into the Sir Edmund Hilary Alpine Centre. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a scenic flight. Continue south through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic gold mines to the Lindis Pass to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 2: At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour.

Day 3: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau

Follow the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu heading south to Te Anau and Fiordland. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on Milford Sound including picnic lunch. Depart Milford Sound and return to Te Anau. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

Day 4: Te Anau -  Christchurch

Cross the Waimea Plains towards the farming community of Gore. Continue across the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin "the Edinburgh of the South". Travel north across the Canterbury Plains through historic Oamaru and seaside Timaru and back to Christchurch. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey. Tour ends on arrival early evening.

Gold
Our hotels are centrally located and have a selection of restaurants and bars and other facilities expected in first class rooms.

Silver
These properties include a variety of international chain hotels and traditional New Zealand hotels or Motor Inns.  As with all our accommodations, they are centrally located and provide on site restaurants and bars and other facilities are maintained to high standard.

Bronze
You stay at centrally located hotels and motels. All properties are situated near amenities, shops, activities and coach stations/depots.

All Bronze, Silver, Gold accommodation includes
TV, fridge & telephone in room, ironing facilities and breakfast available. Deluxe/Superior also includes room service and a licenced restaurant.

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Southern Discovery route map
  • Coach transport
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • Milford Sound Cruise including picnic lunch
  • Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
  • Mount Cook National Park

Departures Daily

Cost per person 1 Oct 2011 to 30 Sep 2012
Bronze
Twin:   NZD1,159
Single: NZD1,629
Triple:  NZD1,149
Silver
Twin:   NZD1,299
Single: NZD1,759
Triple:  NZD1,219
Gold
Twin:   NZD1,459
Single: NZD2,089
Triple:  NZD1,319
Rates from 01 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 are available on application.

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Prices quoted are per person and are room only. Prices do not include meals. Please contact us for Self-Drive option prices.

Bookings & Enquiries

Please advise "Bronze", "Silver" or "Gold" in comments
Skyline Gondola, Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
Mitre Peak and Milford Sound