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Mountains To The Sea 06 Days / 05 Nights

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Explore charming natural facets of New Zealand during the tour. Discover spectacular landscapes of the Canterbury Ranges and behold majestic views of Southern Alps and Mt Cook. Cherish a memorable tryst with stunning Tasman Glacier, Tasman Valley and a ride on a custom built MAC boat. Other experiences during the tour include a relaxing drive to the Bank Peninsula, and stunning wildlife of Akaroa.

Tour Nights

Christchurch: 1 nights
Rakaia Gorge: 1 nights
Aoraki, Mt Cook: 1 nights
Timaru: 1 nights
Akarao: 1 nights

Tour code: AWNZ02
Accommodation Grade
Private Tour

Tour At a Glance

Drive across the Canterbury Plains to Darfield
Take in the breathtaking views of Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain
Visit the Tasman Glacier and its lake
Enjoy a guided tour to the Tasman Valley
Enjoy Scenic drive to Omarama via Twizel
Drive to the French settlement of Akaroa
Enjoy a boat cruise and see the dolphins
Visit the French Farm winery

Itinerary details

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Day 1 Arrive Christchurch

Arrive Christchurch
Meet and greet service with rental car pick up at Christchurch Airport.
Day 2 Christchurch – Rakaia Gorge (88 km)

Christchurch – Rakaia Gorge (88 km)
Travel across the rich patchwork farming landscape of the Canterbury ranges. Today drive across the Canterbury Plains to Darfield and Terrace Downs, the gateway to The Canterbury High Country. Tonight you will stay at a high country golf resort.
Day 3 Rakaia Gorge – Aoraki, Mt Cook (286 km)

Rakaia Gorge – Aoraki, Mt Cook (286 km)
Take the road bordering the Southern Alps and travel south via Geraldine and Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook (New Zealand’s highest mountain). Whilst in the Mt Cook region you may like to take an optional scenic ski-plane or helicopter flight over the Southern Alps.
Day 4 Aoraki, Mt Cook - Timaru (209 km)

Aoraki, Mt Cook - Timaru (209 km)
Enjoy an amazing encounter with Tasman Glacier and its terminal lake this morning. Your tour guide will take you to the Tasman Valley, followed by a 30 minute alpine walk through the National Park. Board a custom built MAC boat and enjoy the ever changing scenery, viewing the Tasman Glacier ice face from a safe distance and icebergs of all shapes and sizes with the opportunity to touch and taste the 300-500 year old ice crystals. Today’s drive will take you via Twizel to Omarama and then to the east coast.
Day 5 Timaru -Akaroa (215 km)

Timaru -Akaroa (215 km)
Travel north along the coastal road and before arriving in Christchurch turn off on to the Banks Peninsula and drive to the French settlement of Akaroa Cruise around an extinct volcanic crater and experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife on your harbour cruise. Your cruise is packed with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector’s Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. See giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past.
Day 6 Akaroa -Christchurch (81 km)

Akaroa -Christchurch (81 km)
This morning you might want to join a boat cruise to see the dolphins, visit French Farm winery or see a Maori Church. You can then enjoy the beautiful harbour views as you travel back to Christchurch. The tour concludes with returning your rental car to the airport depot.

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Hotels

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The Classic Villa
Christchurch
Terrace Downs
Rakaia Gorge
The Hermitage Hotel
Aoraki, Mt Cook
The Olive Grove
Akarao
Glendeer B&B Lodge
Timaru

The Classic Villa

Christchurch

The Classic Villa is located along Worcester Boulevard, a pedestrian-only street, and adjacent to the Botanic Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ten kilometers from the Wildlife Willow Bank and the Antarctic Centre, the pr

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Terrace Downs

Rakaia Gorge

Terrace Downs hotel is Situated in Windwhistle, The hotel is close to Rakaia Gorge and winter recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding. Other regional attractions include Mount Hutt Skifield and Awa Awa Rata Reserve.

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The Hermitage Hotel

Aoraki, Mt Cook

The Hermitage is located in Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Village in the South Island of New Zealand. A spectacular 55km drive from the Lake Pukaki / State Highway 8 turn-off between Christchurch and Queenstown, the village lies d

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The Olive Grove

Akarao

The Olive Grove is just an hour from Christchurch and is the perfect place to relax, indulge, explore and experience the unique atmosphere of the beautiful Banks Peninsula. The historic French village of Akaroa with its shops

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Glendeer B&B Lodge

Timaru

Glendeer B&B Lodge is situated in Timaru, Glendeer B&B Lodge is in the mountains and close to Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum. Additional area attractions include DB Brewery.

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What's Included?

Meet and greet service
Rental car including Accident Excess Reduction and Airport/Ferry Collection Fees
5 nights unique/boutique accommodation with breakfast included and 1 Dinner
Tasman Glacier Cruise
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

What's not Included?

International Flights: Return economy class International flights from UK.
Travel Insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
Visa: UK citizens require entry visas. We can obtain visa on your behalf for a nominal fee.
Personal Expenses: Such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
Camera fee: Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
Tips anywhere: To drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions