The Southern Splendour tour includes the spectacular scenery of Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin, the majestic Milford Sound, Dunedin - the Edinburgh of the south, the Mackenzie Country, including Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere and finishing in Christchurch - the Garden City.

Southern Splendour Sunday 24 November - Sunday 1 December 2019

Day 1 Sunday 24 November 2019 HOME CITIES – QUEENSTOWN (D) Today we depart our home cities and travel down to Queenstown. Upon arrival, we enjoy a brief orientation tour of Queenstown, before being transferred to our accommodation for the evening. Tonight we will enjoy a group dinner at the hotel. Copthorne Lakefront, Queenstown

Day 2 Monday 25 November 2019 QUEENSTOWN – TE ANAU (BLD) Leaving Queenstown you skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s third largest lake. Traveling via Te Anau to reach the beautiful Eglinton Valley climbing to Homer Tunnel before descending through the spectacular Cleddau Canyon to reach Milford Sound and enjoy a cruise of the Sound. The Sound is dominated by the grandeur of Mitre Peak and the Bowen Falls. From Milford Sound you return to Te Anau reaching our overnight accommodation. Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Lake Te Anau

Day 3 Tuesday 26 November 2019 TE ANAU – DUNEDIN (BD) Departing Te Anau, travel through some of New Zealand’s most populated sheep country through to Lumsden and onto Gore before arriving in Dunedin – “the Edinburgh of the South”. Upon our arrival into Dunedin, enjoy the views of the harbour from the hill suburbs. See the University of Otago with its historic blue stone buildings on the banks of the Leith River. Travel through the CBD along George and Princes Streets and through the Octagon which features the historic Town Hall and St Pauls Anglican Cathedral and a statue of the Scottish poet Robbie Burns. See the stunning white sandy beaches of St Clair and St Kilda before returning to the city. This afternoon, visit Olveston House – an impressive turn-of-the-century house that is still home to all the lavish furnishings and art collections that have been collected from all corners of the world. Scenic Dunedin City Hotel, Dunedin

Day 4 Wednesday 27 November 2019 DUNEDIN SIGHTSEEING (B) Today is at leisure. You have the opportunity to board an optional train ride - the Taieri Gorge Train Excursion from the historic Dunedin Railway Station for a scenic train ride into the spectacular Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi and return. As an option this evening enjoy a tour around a historic working Brewery where you will discover how Speight’s became a legend in the south. After the tour pop down to the Ale House, situated within the Brewery and enjoy good Southern fare and all of the Speight’s range fresh from the tap.

Day 5 Thursday 28 November 2019 DUNEDIN – TWIZEL (BD) Today is a day for spectacular sights as we travel north. Stop at Moeraki and see the unusually large and spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach then continue on to the coastal town of Oamaru, where you will have time to look at the ‘White Stone City’ where the old buildings have been constructed with local limestone. It was from Oamaru that New Zealand’s first frozen meat was shipped in 1882 taking over three months to reach England, and thus began New Zealand’s most important export industry. Travelling inland through Benmore and Otematata, through Sailors Cutting before arriving at Twizel. You head north to skirt the shore of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Time is available to enjoy an optional scenic flight over the ancient rivers of ice and the West Coast Glaciers (weather permitting – a highly recommended option). You then retrace your steps back to the overnight accommodation om Twizel. Mackenzie Country Inn, Twizel

Day 6 Friday 29 November 2019 TWIZEL – CHRISTCHURCH (B) Travelling to Tekapo, you’ll witness the magnificent blue waters of Lake Tekapo. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the statue of the Collie dog, before travelling the vast Mackenzie Basin, over Burke’s Pass through Fairlie, Geraldine,

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Ashburton and across the Canterbury Plains into Christchurch. Quality Hotel Elms, Christchurch - 2 nights Day 7 Saturday 30 November 2019 CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING (BD) This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the ‘Garden City’. Highlights include the River Avon, the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery; Bridge of Remembrance; the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial and the Art Deco New Regent Street. Learn about the effects of the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes and how the city is rebuilding. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 8 Sunday 1 December 2019 CHRISTCHURCH – HOME PORT (B) After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred from the hotel to Christchurch Domestic Airport for your flight back home.

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• Door to door home collection & drop off service available from selected areas

• Return flights ex Auckland (other ports on application). • 7 Nights accommodation, twin/double rooms, (single rooms available

with surcharge) all with private facilities • Tour Admissions as per itinerary • Daily Breakfasts (B), Lunch (L) and Dinners (D) where indicated on

the itinerary • Complimentary Travel Bag and Map • Touring in modern air conditioned tour coach

TOUR PAYMENTS PER PERSON: Club Member Guaranteed Twin/Double Share*: $2,890.00 Non Club Member Guaranteed Twin/Double Share*: $2,930.00 Single Supplement (additional): $ 850.00 Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking: $ 200.00 Balance of tour payment due Monday 14 October 2019

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