9D Let’s Go New Zealand South Island

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• Upon arrival of Garden City, Christchurch, we will let you indulge in some of the city’s popular art, history and cultural hotshots which covering Cardboard Cathedral, Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum the Arts Centre, Avon River, Victoria Square, and Botanical Gardens.
• You also can choose to jump on the Heritage Tram, punting on the Avon River, sample the local produces at Riverside Market, exploring boutique shops in the Heart of the city along Cashel, High, Colombo Streets at your own costs.

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• Enjoy the ride on spectacular alpine scenery of the snow-capped mountains, gorges, and river valleys as we journey through Arthur Pass, New Zealand’s highest alpine  pass, across to Hokitika, with its frontier town feel.
• Visit a glassblowing & greenstone factory and marvel at the creations of skilful glassblowers and the manufacturing & carving of jade from the West Coast of New Zealand.
• Relax amidst waterfalls and river scenery as you arrive in Westland National Park with its glistening white glaciers.
• The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers are relics of the last ice age. Easy walk from the road, making them some of the most accessible glaciers in the world.
• You can either take the helicopters or scenic flights with snow landing to view the vistas of Mt Cook and southern Alps. (own expenses)

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• Travel through Haast Pass towards Queenstown. Formed by massive glaciers over 10,000 years ago, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea lay side by side, presenting an incomparable alpine panorama.
• Arrowtown is surrounded by The Remarkable Mountain range, making it a perfect stop to enjoy the view and explore this beautiful town. Visit the world’s first-ever bungy jumping  at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy lookout.
• Stop over at a fruit orchard in Cromwell to shop some local fruits.
• Stop along the banks of Kawarau River, where you may go for an optional jetboating adventure at your (own expenses).
• Continue to Queenstown, a town nestled by Lake Wakatipu. *Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Queenstown.

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• Experience a daylight tour to Milford Sound for amazing views of the fiord and its wildlife. A Milford Sound cruise is an adventure you don't want to miss. The 2-hour cruise takes in the best of Milford Sound and beyond, sailing out into the breath-taking Tasman Sea. Along the journey, we will see Milford Sound’s scenic highlights, such as Lady Bowen Falls (dropping 160 meters down to the sea), Sinbad Gully (a classic example of a hanging valley). Snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 meters above sea level.

*In the event if unable to operate Milford Sound Day tour due to unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, it will be replaced by *TSS Earns law and Walter Peak Farm with lunch.

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• Queenstown - New Zealand adventure capital is a place for non-stop action. You can take the chance to settle with more relax and slow-paced activities like wandering in the town to shop for local souvenirs or relax at the local bars or cafes or queue up for the world famous Fergburger.

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• Proceed to Mt Cook National Park region.
• En route, stop by Mt Cook Lookout at Lake Pukaiki, where Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, stands. If weather permits, take an optional helicopter ride up to Tasman Glacier at your own expense.
• Visit Church of the Good Shepherd by the edge of the lovely Lake Tekapo and enjoy a scenic drive through Mackenzie Country and Burke’s Pass.

*Depending on the circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Lake Tekapo region.

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• Stop at Farmers Corner, where you can shop for New Zealand premium products and souvenirs.
• Visit Alpaca Farm, located at Farmers Corner, to interact with cute alpacas before heading back to Christchurch.
• Thereafter, proceed to Akaroa a former French colony is a town on the bank’s peninsula southeast of Christchurch where you will have photo stop at the popular landmark, Akaroa lighthouse.

Breakfast | Meals on Board

• Free at leisure till departure transfer for your flight back home. We hope you have had enjoyable and fond memories of your vacation with LGE Travel.

1. Due to unforeseen circumstances, tour group may be merged, and actual sequence of itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
2. All flights are subject to change without prior notice.
3. During New Zealand Public Holidays, some attractions will either be closed or operate for only half a day.
4. During such occurrences, attractions such as theme parks may be combined into one day, and/or time spent at the attraction will be reduced.
5. Any deviation and/or extension from the scheduled tour itinerary is subject to airline’s approval. If request for change is refused, passenger will have to return as per scheduled. If passenger opts to cancel, booking terms and conditions will apply.
6. Some hotels may not have housekeeping services on Sundays and Public Holidays. Rooms are based on run-of-house, allocated by respective hotels. LGE will not be responsible for this matter.
7. If the period of stay coincides with any events held at Auckland / Christchurch / Queenstown, LGE Travel reserves the right to find a hotel at the outskirts of the city to stay.
8. In the event of discrepancies between English and Chinese itineraries, the former prevails.
9. Passengers purchase optional excursions on their own expenditure and at their own risk; LGE will not be responsible. Therefore, travel insurance is recommended to ensure coverage.