Highlights / General details
Located alongside the shores of the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, in the Southern Lakes region, the sophisticated holiday resort of Queenstown is known as the Adventure Capital of the World. It offers opportunities to go sky diving, bungy jumping and jet boating. Snow-clad mountains loom dramatically over Queenstown in the winter months. The Southern Lakes scenery and culture has inspired Hollywood movie makers, and poets, artists, authors, musicians and every sort of adventurer and visitor.
The Canterbury region encompasses over 100 vineyards. The region’s highlights include the alpine spa village at Hanmer Springs, Arthur’s Pass and Mt. Cook National Parks, stunning wildlife and marine life, glacial lakes and natural thermal pools.
Take a trip to New Zealand’s most famous Alpine region and view the splendour of Aoraki Mt. Cook, the highest point in the country and one of the most stunning aspects of the Southern Alps.
Known as the Garden City, Christchurch is located on the east coast of the South Island and is the second largest city in New Zealand. It is situated in the province of Canterbury, which represents the heart of the South Island, from Aoraki-Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak, to the eco-tourism center of Kaikoura.
Points of Interest: Lindis Pass; McKenzie Country; Views of Aorangi (Mt. Cook); Lake Tekapo.
Inclusion
Hotel pick-up - Queenstown; Hotel drop off - Christchurch; Guided tour; Multi-Lingual commentary is available in Japanese, Spanish and Mandarin onboard the coach and must be requested when booking; Tax.
Exclusion
Food and beverages; Gratuities (optional).
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Departs at 7:50am, Pick-up at 7:30am - 7:50am.
Duration
Approximately 11.75 hours.
Location
Pick-up from select Queenstown hotels. Drop off will be either directly at Christchurch hotel or at the closest stop near the hotel.
Participant restrictions
Children under the age of 5 are free if not occupying a seat.
Policies
Guests are required to call Gray Line New Zealand 24 hours prior to tour departure to confirm tour details.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**