Adventure Tours
New Zealand
Southern - 11 Days
Route:
Christchurch - Nelson - Greymouth - Franz Josef -
Queenstown - Te Anau - Queenstown -
LakeTekapo - Christchurch
Thursday, Day 1
Christchurch
Kia Ora! We start our trip in Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Meet your fellow travellers and be our guest at our Welcome Dinner.
Friday, Day 2
Christchurch - Nelson
After breakfast and the daily briefing we start on the Pacific Alpine Triangle around the coast. The scenery is stunning, with the Pacific Ocean on the right and mountains on your left.
We pass through the Marlborough wine-growing area, through Picton, and on to Nelson. Nelson and its surrounding region receive more hours of sunshine than any other city in New Zealand.
Saturday, Day 3
Nelson
Day 3 is a rest day. You are free to go sightseeing in Nelson, take a trip to the Abel Tasman National Park or Cape Farewell, or just to relax.
Sunday, Day 4
Nelson - Greymouth
Our trip takes us south along the Buller Gorge Road to Westport, where we meet the Tasman Sea and there are beaches crowded with sea lions.
We cross Cape Foulwind and head south again to Pancake Rocks, where we get a close-up view of blowholes created by the sea. We spend the night in Greymouth.
Monday, Day 5
Greymouth - Franz Josef
We continue south through the old gold mining town of Ross. The scenery is breathtaking, with the Tasman Sea on the right and mountains and lush green rain forest on the left. We spend the night below Franz Josef Glacier. If you wish, you can take a helicopter flight to the glacier or walk to its base.
Tuesday, Day 6
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Passing Fox Glacier, another majestic glacier, we leave the coast and head east over Haast Pass to beautiful Lake Wanaka and the town of Wanaka itself before travelling on to Queenstown, justly famous as the adventure capital of the world. We will be given a short tour of a typical New Zealand working farm before the evening meal at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant on the Walter Peak High Country Sheep Farm.
The farm is reached by a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu on the oldest steamship in New Zealand, the TSS Earnslaw.
Wednesday, Day 7
Queenstown - Te Anau
We have a relaxing morning after our excellent meal last night before heading on to Te Anau around noon.
Thursday, Day 8
Milford Sound
This is one of the highlights of our trip and a spectacular natural wonder. You will have plenty of time to absorb the scenery and enjoy one of New Zealand’s most famous regions. We set off for Milford Sound through the Homer Tunnel before boarding a boat to cruise the 10-mile long fiord. You will have the opportunity to see blue penguins, sea lions, and dolphins, not to mention the stunning combination of green rain forest, mountains, and blue, clear water flowing toward the ocean. We return to Te Anau for the night.
Friday, Day 9
Te Anau - Queenstown
We travel back to Queenstown where the rest of the day is free for you to do as you wish. Queenstown specialises in adventure activities and has much to offer, including bungee jumping, parasailing, jet boat rides, and skydiving. We will help you book any activities you wish to go on.
Saturday, Day 10
Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
On Day 10 we travel to the foothills of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain at a height of 3754 m (13,316 feet). We stop for coffee and a spectacular view of the snow-covered mountain at the famous Hermitage Hotel, a truly special place with unmistakeable charm.
We end the day riding along back Lake Pukaki before spending the night at our hotel at Lake Tekapo.
Sunday, Day 11
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
We end our tour with more unforgettable views. We visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Takapo before travelling across the South Island on the Inland Scenic Route to Christchurch.
The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Christchurch before we meet for one last time at our Farewell Dinner.
New Zealand Southern Tour - what's included:
Guided Adventure Tour by Reuthers Tour Guide
Travelling in comfortable Van / Mini Bus
11x Accomodation Middleclass Hotels in Double Room
Reuthers Secured Payment Certificate (Sicherungsschein)
Reuthers Tour Book with Itineraries and Tips
Reuthers Travel Lecture New Zealand
Reuthers Welcome Drink
Welcome- and Farewell-Dinner in Restaurants
Dinner Walter Peak High Country Sheep Farm
Milford Sound Cruise
Steamship Passage TSS Earnslaw
Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport
Entrance Fees
Reuthers Tours & More Discount Points
Pricing:
Per Person = NZD 2436
Single Room extra charge = NZD 891
Twin Room extra charge = NZD 138
All pricing payable in New Zealand Dollar.
3% Early Bird Discount* for bookings more than 6 months prior tour start
2% Senior Discount* age min 62 years prior tourstart
10% Group Discount* (from 6 participants)
*additional discounts apply for bank payment only. Discounts max. 10%.
12.Jan.-22.Jan.2012
9.Feb.-19.Feb.2012
1.Mar.-11.Mar.2012
15.Nov.-25.Nov.2012
6.Dec.-16.Dec.2012
17.Jan.-27.Jan.2013
7.Feb.-17.Feb.2013
28.Feb.-10.Mar.2013
14.Nov.-24.Nov.2013
5.Dec.-15.Dec.2013
