DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and  privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – DUNEDIN

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife and Otago University. (B)

DAY 3 - DUNEDIN

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin city. You may wish to take an optional tour to Otago Peninsula this afternoon to visit Larnach Castle, or the resident penguin or albatross colonies. Optional tours not included. (B)

DAY 4 - DUNEDIN – TE ANAU

This morning is free for optional activities before departing Dunedin to cross the Southland Plains through the  towns of Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau. This evening enjoy a guided glowworm caves tour. (B)

DAY 5 - TE ANAU – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN

Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound.  Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN – WANAKA

Depart from Queenstown this morning to enjoy the free afternoon in the smaller lakeside town of Wanaka. You  might like to visit Puzzling World or The Big Picture for a wine tasting experience like no other! Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 8 - WANAKA – GLACIER REGION

Travel through Hawea to the Haast Pass, continuing up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges and native forests to arrive in the Glacier Region. (B)

DAY 9 - GLACIER REGION

A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 10 - GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – PUNAKAIKI

Follow the rugged West Coast north through Greymouth to reach Punakaiki, home to the famous pancake rocks.  (B)

DAY 11 - PUNAKAIKI – NELSON

Time at leisure to explore the West Coast before travelling through the rugged Buller Gorge and popular Nelson lakes district to arrive in Nelson. (B)

DAY 12 - NELSON

Today is free at leisure to relax and enjoy Nelson. You might like to visit the Abel Tasman National Park or take a local guided walking tour. Nelson is also famous for its art and artists, so here is your chance to explore their studios at your leisure (optional activities not included). (B)

DAY 13 - NELSON – BLENHEIM

Travel from Nelson to Blenheim this morning. This afternoon enjoy a half day winery tour with tastings included. (B)

DAY 14 - BLENHEIM – KAIKOURA

Continue south to Kaikoura this morning. The afternoon is at leisure – optional activities include scenic flights,  walking tours and swimming with the dolphins (optional activities not included). (B)

DAY 15 - KAIKOURA – CHRISTCHURCH

This morning enjoy a whale watch cruise before continuing to Christchurch this afternoon. (B)

DAY 16 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation! (B)

Tour Pricing

• 01 May '10
  To 30 Sep '10
• 01 Oct '10
  To 30 Apr '11

From 01 May '10 - To 30 Sep '10

SEAT IN COACH Ultimate South Island TOUR CODE RUSIC NZ$ PER PERSON Valid from 01/05/2010 to 30/09/2010 ACCOMODATION Standard Superior First Class Single 4,519 4,996 5,646 Twin 3,106 3,371 3,659 Triple 2,880 3,138 3,354 SELF DRIVE TOUR CODE RUSIS Standard Superior First Class PAX. SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP No. GROUP B - COMPACT 1 4,836 - - 5,313 - - 5,963 - - 2 4,222 2,875 - 4,699 3,140 - 5,349 3,427 - 3 4,017 2,670 2,444 4,494 2,935 2,701 5,144 3,223 2,918 No. GROUP C - INTERMEDIATE 1 4,905 - - 5,383 - - 6,033 - - 2 4,256 2,910 - 4,734 3,175 - 5,384 3,462 - 3 4,040 2,693 2,467 4,517 2,958 2,725 5,168 3,246 2,941 4 3,932 2,585 2,359 4,409 2,850 2,616 5,059 3,138 2,833 No. GROUP D - FULL SIZE 1 5,416 - - 5,893 - - 6,543 - - 2 4,512 3,165 - 4,989 3,430 - 5,639 3,717 - 3 4,210 2,863 2,637 4,688 3,129 2,895 5,338 3,416 3,111 4 4,059 2,713 2,486 4,537 2,978 2,744 5,187 3,265 2,961 No. MINIVAN 4 4,181 2,834 2,608 4,659 3,100 2,866 5,309 3,387 3,082 5 4,067 2,720 2,493 4,544 2,985 2,751 5,194 3,272 2,968 6 3,990 2,643 2,417 4,467 2,908 2,675 5,118 3,196 2,891 7 3,935 2,589 2,362 4,413 2,854 2,620 5,063 3,141 2,836

From 01 Oct '10 - To 30 Apr '11

SEAT IN COACH Ultimate South Island TOUR CODE RUSIC NZ$ PER PERSON Valid from 01/10/2010 to 30/04/2011 ACCOMODATION Standard Superior First Class Single 5,130 5,867 6,889 Twin 3,420 3,813 4,323 Triple 3,096 3,441 3,752 SELF DRIVE TOUR CODE RUSIS Standard Superior First Class PAX. SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP No. GROUP B - COMPACT 1 5,518 - - 6,255 - - 7,278 - - 2 4,872 3,231 - 5,609 3,624 - 6,631 4,134 - 3 4,657 3,015 2,691 5,393 3,408 3,036 3,416 3,919 3,348 No. GROUP C - INTERMEDIATE 1 5,588 - - 6,325 - - 7,347 - - 2 4,907 3,266 - 5,643 3,659 - 6,666 4,169 - 3 4,680 3,039 2,714 5,416 3,432 3,060 6,439 3,942 3,371 4 4,566 2,925 2,601 5,303 3,318 2,946 6,325 2,839 3,258 No. GROUP D - FULL SIZE 1 5,936 - - 6,673 - - 7,695 - - 2 5,081 3,440 - 5,817 3,833 - 6,840 4,343 - 3 4,796 3,155 2,830 5,532 3,548 3,176 6,555 4,058 3,487 4 4,653 3,012 2,688 5,390 3,405 3,033 6,412 3,916 3,345 No. MINIVAN 4 4,810 3,159 2,844 5,546 3,562 3,190 6,569 4,072 3,501 5 4,693 3,052 2,728 5,430 3,445 3,073 6,452 3,955 3,384 6 4,615 2,974 2,650 5,352 3,367 2,995 6,374 3,878 3,306 7 4,559 2,918 2,594 5,296 3,311 2,939 6,319 3,822 3,251