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Lakes & Glaciers

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Includes • Lakeside towns of Wanaka and Queenstown • Glacier Region • Dinner at Mt Cook • Overnight stay in Mt Cook National Park • Tranz Alpine Train (SIC only)

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 – GLACIER REGION

Depart Christchurch on the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel beside the Waimakariri River, over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before arriving in Greymouth. Travel south along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 3 - 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 4 - GLACIER REGION – WANAKA

Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue around the shores of Lake Hawea to arrive in Wanaka early afternoon. (B)

DAY 5 - WANAKA – QUEENSTOWN

This morning is free at your leisure – optional activities include Puzzling World and scenic flights or short walks (optional activities not included). This afternoon continue 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 – MT COOK

Travel south through Central Otago to Twizel before travelling around Lake Pukaki and into Mt Cook National Park. Optional activities at Mt Cook include scenic flights, a glacier boat ride and the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre. Optional activities not included). Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. (B,D)

DAY 8 - MT COOK – CHRISTCHURCH

Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo to visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’. Continue across the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 - 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)

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Seat In Coach
From: 1 May 2012 - To: 30 Sep 2012
Tour Code: RLGC
	Standard	Superior	First Class
Single	$2,633	$2,942	$3,337
Twin	$1,856	$2,023	$2,225
Triple	$1,739	$1,879	$2,144

Self Drive
From: 1 May 2012 - To: 30 Sep 2012
Tour Code: RLGS
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $
	Standard			Superior			First Class
PAX	SGL	TWN	TRP	SGL	TWN	TRP	SGL	TWN	TRP
Group B Compact
1	$2,398			$2,707			$3,102
2	$2,014	$1,346		$2,413	$1,513		$2,808	$1,715
3	$2,006	$1,248	$1,131	$2,315	$1,415	$1,271	$2,710	$1,617	$1,536
Group C Intermediate
1	$2,437			$2,746			$3,142
2	$2,123	$1,366		$2,433	$1,533		$2,828	$1,735
3	$2,019	$1,262	$1,144	$2,328	$1,428	$1,284	$2,723	$1,630	$1,549
4	$1,967	$1,209	$1,092	$2,276	$1,376	$1,232	$2,671	$1,578	$1,497
Group D Full Size
1	$2,509			$2,818			$3,213
2	$2,159	$1,402		$2,469	$1,569		$2,864	$1,770
3	$2,043	$1,285	$1,168	$2,352	$1,452	$1,308	$2,747	$1,654	$1,573
4	$1,985	$1,227	$1,110	$2,294	$1,394	$1,250	$2,689	$1,596	$1,515
Group P Minivan
4	$2,069	$1,312	$1,194	$2,379	$1,479	$1,335	$2,774	$1,681	$1,600
5	$2,018	$1,260	$1,143	$2,327	$1,427	$1,283	$2,722	$1,629	$1,548
6	$1,983	$1,226	$1,108	$2,292	$1,392	$1,248	$2,687	$1,594	$1,513
7	$1,958	$1,201	$1,083	$2,268	$1,368	$1,223	$2,663	$1,569	$1,489

Seat In Coach
From: 1 Oct 2012 - To: 30 Apr 2013
Tour Code: RLGC
	Standard	Superior	First Class
Single	$3,296	$3,860	$4,510
Twin	$2,234	$2,531	$2,856
Triple	$2,042	$2,306	$2,475

Self Drive
From: 1 Oct 2012 - To: 30 Apr 2013
Tour Code: RLGS
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $
	Standard			Superior			First Class
PAX	SGL	TWN	TRP	SGL	TWN	TRP	SGL	TWN	TRP
Group B Compact
1	$3,337			$3,901			$4,552
2	$2,929	$1,867		$3,492	$2,164		$4,143	$2,489
3	$2,792	$1,731	$1,539	$3,356	$2,028	$1,802	$4,007	$2,352	$1,972
Group C Intermediate
1	$3,393			$3,957			$4,608
2	$2,957	$1,895		$3,520	$2,192		$4,171	$2,517
3	$2,811	$1,749	$1,557	$3,375	$2,046	$1,821	$4,026	$2,371	$1,990
4	$2,738	$1,676	$1,484	$3,302	$1,974	$1,748	$3,953	$2,298	$1,918
Group D Full Size
1	$3,617			$4,181			$4,831
2	$3,068	$2,006		$3,632	$2,304		$4,283	$2,628
3	$2,885	$1,824	$1,632	$3,449	$2,121	$1,895	$4,100	$2,445	$2,065
4	$2,794	$1,732	$1,540	$3,358	$2,029	$1,804	$4,009	$2,354	$1,974
Group P Minivan
4	$2,913	$1,851	$1,659	$3,477	$2,148	$1,923	$4,127	$2,473	$2,092
5	$2,834	$1,772	$1,580	$3,398	$2,069	$1,844	$4,049	$2,394	$2,014
6	$2,782	$1,720	$1,528	$3,346	$2,017	$1,792	$3,996	$2,342	$1,961
7	$2,744	$1,683	$1,491	$3,308	$1,980	$1,754	$3,959	$2,304	$1,924

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Inclusions

Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
Arrival documents
15% Goods and Services Tax

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