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South Island Vintage - 12 days
from $1779 per person

Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
Arrival into Christchurch Meeting service and pickup your rental car. Drive to your accommodation for tonight.
Stay: The Charlotte Jane

Day 2 - Christchurch/Blenheim (Breakfast included)
Make your way North of Christchurch via the coastal road and Kaikoura to Blenheim - the sunshine capital of New Zealand (approximately 310kms). Stay: Old St Mary's Convent

Day 3 - Blenheim (Breakfast included)
A day free at leisure to explore the local area or take a day trip. This area is particularly famous for its wineries, many of which are a few minutes drive from your accommodation. A visit to Nelson and the surrounding areas is also an option. For the more adventurous, a visit to the Abel Tasman National Park is a must. Many activities ranging from sea kayaking to tramping are available in this scenic part of the country.
Stay: Old St Mary's Convent

Day 4 - Blenheim/Hokitika (Breakfast included)
Travel toward the West coast of the Island, then down the coast through Greymouth and on to your accommodation tonight in Hokitika (approximately 365kms).
Stay: Villa Polenza

Day 5 - Hokitika/Wanaka (Breakfast included)
Make your way down the West coast, past the Glacier towns of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, through the World Heritage Park around Haast, then inland to scenic Lake Wanaka (approximately 445kms).
Stay: Wanaka Springs Lodge

Day 6 - Wanaka/Queenstown (Breakfast included)
Spend the day in Wanaka before taking a short drive to the adventure capital of New Zealand Queenstown (approximately 117kms).
Stay: Browns Boutique Hotel

Day 7 - Queenstown (Breakfast included)
Full day free at leisure to select your optional sightseeing adventure. Choose from a thrilling jet boat ride, a high country sheep station visit, a vintage steamer lake cruise, a mountain gondola ride and bungy jumping.
Stay: Browns Boutique Hotel

Day 8 - Queenstown/Milford Sound/Queenstown (Breakfast included)
Make your way via Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound where you will enjoy a cruise on this scenic sound. Return to Queenstown (approximately 585 kms).
Stay: Browns Boutique Hotel

Day 9 - Queenstown/Dunedin (Breakfast included)
Travel to Dunedin the 'Edinburgh' of the south, via Clyde and North Otago (approximately 285kms).
Stay: The Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 10 - Dunedin (Breakfast included)
Day free at leisure. You may like to take a cruise on the harbour or maybe visit the home of the Royal Albatross Colony or the Yellow Eyed Penguin colony.
Stay: The Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 11 - Dunedin/Christchurch (Breakfast included)
Make your way to Christchurch (approximately 365kms).
Stay: The Charlotte Jane

Day 12 - Christchurch (Breakfast included)
Tour concludes with returning your rental car to the city or airport depot.

Self Drive Car Rental
Experience the freedom of discovering New Zealand at your own pace in a well maintained rental car from Maui or Avis car Rental. The above itinerary features an Intermediate car, however you may want to consider a larger car for added comfort. Insurance is not included and must be paid upon commencement of your hire. For more information on car hire details

Validity	Share Twin	Single traveling alone	3 persons in a car (twin/single room)	4 persons in a car (x2 twin rooms)
1 - 30 April 2007	$2049	$3649	$2289	$1869
1 May - 30 Sept 2007	$1949	$3569	$2199	$1779
1 Oct 2007 - 31 Mar 2008	$2159	$3899	$2379	$1929
Above prices are for land package only - For airfares to New Zealand Kruse Commentary System - add $85 per package

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