8/11D South Island/ New Zealand Alpine Beauty from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

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Christchurch
- Cashmere Hills
- International Antarctic Centre
- Hagglund ride

Punakaiki
- Pancake Rocks

Hokitika
- Glassblowing studio - Greenstone centre

Westland Tai Poutini National Park
- Fox Glacier

Wanaka
- Lakes Wanaka and Hawea

Queenstown
- Cromwell fruit orchard - Kawarau River
- Arrowtown

Mt Cook National Park
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Tekapo

Rotorua
- Te Puia Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
- New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Mt Ngongotaha gondola ride
- Skyline Skyrides champagne breakfast with Luge ride
- Rainbow Springs - Agrodome Farm Show
- Hangi feast dinner with Maori concert

Matamata
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Auckland
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Parnell Village

8/11D South Island/ New Zealand Alpine Beauty

From $2788 SGD

Singapore — Christchurch (Meals On Board)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Christchurch.

Christchurch — Greymouth (Meals On Board/Buffet Dinner)

Upon arrival, embark on a city tour of Christchurch and drive past Transitional Cardboard Cathedral. Head to the famous Cashmere Hills for fine views of Christchurch, which is also known as the most English city outside England. Thereafter, go on a scenic ride through Canterbury Plains and Arthur's Pass to Greymouth, the largest town on New Zealand's West Coast.

Greymouth — Punakaiki —Hokitika — Fox Glacier (Breakfast/Western Dinner)

This morning, visit the magnificent marine reserve at Punakaiki, best known for its unusual Pancake Rocks which resemble giant grey pancakes. Travel to Hokitika to visit a glassblowing studio and a greenstone centre where you will be able to shop for beautiful ornaments. Continue along the scenic coast of Tasman Sea before you arrive at Westland Tai Poutini National Park to see the famous Fox Glacier.

Note Depending on circumstances, the visit to Fox Glacier may be substituted with a visit to Franz Josef Glacier.

Fox Glacier — Wanaka —Queenstown (Breakfast/Chinese Dinner)

Travel through Haast Pass towards Queenstown. Formed by massive glaciers over 10,000 years ago, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea lay side by side each other, presenting an incomparable alpine panorama. Stop over at a fruit orchard in Cromwell to shop for local fruits. Thereafter, stop at the banks of the Kawarau River, where you may go for an optional jetboating adventure at your own expense. Continue to Queenstown, a town nestled by Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown (Breakfast)

Spend the day at leisure. You may join an optional tour to the ruggedly beautiful Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or try horseback riding and whitewater rafting at your own expense.

Queenstown — Arrowtown —Mt Cook National Park —Lake Tekapo (Breakfast/Buffet Dinner)

Arrowtown is surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range, making it a perfect stop to enjoy the view and explore this beautiful town. Proceed to Mt Cook National Park region, where New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook, stands. If weather permits, take an optional helicopter ride up to Tasman Glacier at your own expense. Thereafter, visit Church of the Good Shepherd by the edge of the lovely Lake Tekapo.

Note Depending on circumstances, your overnight stay may be outside of the Lake Tekapo region.

Lake Tekapo — Christchurch (Breakfast/Thai Dinner)

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic ride through Mackenzie Country and Burke's Pass. Upon arrival in Christchurch, visit International Antarctic Centre to gain insights to the awesome beauty of the Antarctic. View their latest attraction, 4D Extreme Theatre, NZ Penguin Encounter or hop onto a Hagglund ride to experience a thrilling Antarctic adventure.

Christchurch — Singapore (Breakfast/Meals On Board)

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

11 Days 9 Nights Itinerary As Follows:
Day 8 Christchurch — Auckland —Rotorua (Breakfast/Chinese Dinner) Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Auckland. Upon arrival, proceed to Rotorua and head to Te Pula to view the natural wonderland of bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers and steaming hot springs in Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Learn about Maori culture at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. You may wish to enjoy a relaxing soak in the mineral pools of Polynesian Spa at your own expense.

Day 9 Rotorua (Champagne Breakfast/Hangi Feast Dinner) Take a gondola ride to admire the surrounding panoramic views as you ascend to the top of Mt Ngongotaha. Indulge in an exclusive champagne breakfast amidst the beautiful views of Rotorua at Skyline Skyrides. Next, experience an exhilarating ride on the Luge. The Luge is a fun-filled 2-kilometre-long gravity ride on a cart which is suitable for all ages. Thereafter, stroll through the beautiful Rainbow Springs, home to thousands of trout and native birds. Meet the most popular New Zealand icon, the kiwi, at Rainbow Springs. Proceed to Agrodome Farm Show and watch sheep dogs and 19 breeds of sheep perform. To top off this evening's experience, enjoy a traditionally-cooked hangi feast dinner from earthen ovens and relish in a Maori concert with lively songs and performances.

Day 10 Rotorua — Matamata —Auckland (Breakfast/Buffet Dinner) Travel to Matamata to experience the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour where The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit" trilogies were filmed. See the remnants of the original Hobbiton village and be awed by the picturesque New Zealand farmland. Witness the setting of the movie with a large pine tree by the lake and the surrounding rolling countryside. Next, continue to Auckland for a city tour through this cosmopolitan City of Sails. Stop to admire the best views of Auckland Harbour Bridge, one of the city's most distinctive landmarks, and Victorian buildings at charming Parnell Village.

Day 11 Auckland — Singapore (Breakfast/Meals On Board) If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8/11D South Island/ New Zealand Alpine Beauty

From $2788 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8/11D South Island/ New Zealand Alpine Beauty

From $2788 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel