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Holidays for the Independent Traveller 
Dramatic vistas of high snowy peaks reflected in placid blue lakes; deep misty fjords, cloaked in dense primeval rainforest; acres of productive farmland, some of the world's best vineyards, all within a short drive of each other. This then is New Zealand's South Island Day 1 arrive Christchurch; Day 2 drive Christchurch to Kaikoura, options for Whalewatching & Swimming with dolphins Day 3 drive Kaikoura to Motueka, visiting vineyards in Marlborough; Day 4 In Motueka, day trip to Abel Tasman National Park; Day 5 drive Motueka to St Arnaud; half day in Nelson Lakes National Park; Day 6 St. Arnaud to Punakaiki; Day 7 Punakaiki to Fox Glacier Day 8 optional hike on Glacier, drive Fox Glacier to Wanaka; Day 8 drive Wanaka to Queenstown ; Day 9 In Queenstown; Day 10 morning drive to Manapouri - overnight on Doubtful Sound; Day 11 drive Manapouri to Invercargill (optional extention to Stewart Island); Day 12 drive around the Catlins to Dunedin Day 13. In Dunedin, afternoon to Royal Albatross Centre & yellow-eyed penguin reserve; Day 14 drive via Oamaru to Mt Cook; Day 15 Walking in Mt Cook National Park; Day 16 drive Mt Cook to Christchurch. Year round departures: Includes transport, detailed itinerary & accommodation bookings Prices from NZ$800 per week, dependent on standard of accommodation required |