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7 Day Southern Explorer

DAY 1: Christchurch to Flock Hill Station
Today we commence our 7 day adventure when we climb the Southern Alps to Flock Hill Station - our home for the night. This is a 14000 hectare working sheep station. You'll be blown away by the farm and spectacular scenery!
Motel. Dx1

DAY 2: Flock Hill to Fox Glacier
We head to the wild west coast and Hokitika. Continuing on we stop at the visitor’s centre in Franz Josef, and an opportunity here to take a scenic twin glacier helicopter flight (own expense) to our afternoon destination - Fox Glacier.
Hotel (share facilities). Bx1 Dx1

DAY 3: Fox Glacier to Queenstown
Westland National Park abounds with high mountain peaks and glaciers and today we'll have a chance to walk on a flowing river of ice! We’ll then head back into the mountains to negotiate Haast Pass on our way to Queenstown past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
Holiday Park. Bx1

DAY 4: Queenstown
Today its time to play! And adventure awaits us everywhere. Choose from a huge selection of optional activities sure to get the blood pumping, with everything from bungy, shotover jets, balloon rides and horseback riding. You name it – its all here and awaiting you in Queenstown!!
Holiday Park. Bx1

DAY 5: Fiordland
Today we take in some magnificent scenery. We'll pass the town of Te Anau and travel to Fiordland and the incomparable Milford Sound. Here our overnight cruise takes us pat towering tree-lined cliffs and spectacular waterways.
Overnight Cruise - Share facilities. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 6: Milford Sound to Lake Ohau
We make tracks out of Fiordland, past historic Kawarau Bungy site and onto Lindis Pass. Tonights accommodation is at Lake Ohau, where our lakeside lodge hs stunning views of Mt Cook. Time to enjoy a sunset drink with friends.
Lodge. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 7: Lake Ohau to Christchurch
Today we follow the southern lakes hydroelectricity scheme around impressive blue water lakes and the ever-present Southern Alps as a backdrop. First stop Lake Pukaki and a chance for some amazing photos as we gaze across the clear blue waters to Mt Cook. We follow the canal system over to Lake Tekapo where there is an opportunity to take a scenic flight. Another photo opportunity at the “Church of the Good Shepard” before we enter the Canterbury plains and reach our final destination in Christchurch. Bx1

tour departs: 9am. Tour Ends: 6pm

Price:
April 1 2009- March 31, 2010 = US$809
twin supplement = US$89