New Zealand Tour: Southern Flyer - 6D/5N

New ZealandIndependent Touring Modules provide either a Self Drive or Seat in Coach touring module tailored especially for the independent traveler in New Zealand. The carefully designed itinerary feature two ranges of hotel accommodation which have been selected because of convenience, service, and value for money. With each itinerary a traveler can choose to travel in a rental car on a Self Drive basis, or on daily tourist class Coach services on a Seat in Coach basis. All services are pre-booked and operated through one of New Zealand’s most experienced tour operators.For the ultimate relaxation, select a Seat in Coach tour, which combines DAILY tourist class coach services, quality accommodation and popular sightseeing activities. For the ultimate flexibility, select a Self-Drive tour, which combines a rental car, quality accommodation and popular sightseeing activities! This is an Independent Touring Module of the South Island of New Zealand starting and ending in Christchurch and visiting Queenstown, Mt Cook and Milford Sound.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: 5 nights accommodation. Milford Sound Cruise. Flight sector Christchurch to Queenstown. Meet and Greet on arrival at Airport (Self-Drive only). Arrival and Departure Transfers. Sight-saver Discount Book. Document wallet.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Auckland: QUALITY - Mercure Hotel. SUPERIOR - Sky City Hotel.
Bay of Islands: QUALITY - Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia. SUPERIOR - Copthorne Waitangi Resort.
Rotorua: QUALITY - Kingsgate Hotel. SUPERIOR - Rotorua Rydges Rotorua.
Napier: QUALITY - Tennyson Hotel. SUPERIOR - Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel.
Wellington: QUALITY - Ibis Hotel. SUPERIOR - Mercure Hotel.
Nelson: QUALITY - Trailways Motor Inn. SUPERIOR - Rutherford Hotel.
Greymouth: QUALITY - Kingsgate Hotel. SUPERIOR - Greymouth Ashley Hotel.
West Coast: QUALITY - Fox Glacier Hotel. SUPERIOR - Te Weheka Inn.
Wanaka: QUALITY - Mount Aspiring Hotel. SUPERIOR - Edgewater Resort.
Queenstown: QUALITY - Mercure Resort Queenstown. SUPERIOR - Novotel Gardens.
Te Anau: QUALITY - Kingsgate Hotel. SUPERIOR - Te Anau Village Inn.
Dunedin: QUALITY - Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. SUPERIOR - Skyline Leisure Lodge.
Invercargill: QUALITY - Kelvin Hotel. SUPERIOR - Ascot Park Hotel.
Christchurch: QUALITY - Holiday Inn. SUPERIOR - Copthorne Durahm Street.

INCLUDED IN ITM SEAT IN COACH TOURING: Pre-booked accommodation with private facilities. Entrance to specified sightseeing attractions (with time to pursue your own particular interests). Airport arrival / departure and inner city transfers as indicated in the itinerary. Scenic rail journey and/or Interisland Ferry travel as indicated in the itinerary. Domestic flight as indicated in the itinerary. Luxury touring coaches providing a pick-up and drop off service from most inner-city locations. Knowledgeable coach drivers trained to understand and deal with the travel requirements of each passenger. Multi-lingual commentary available on most touring sectors.

INCLUDED IN SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAYS: Pre-booked accommodation with private facilities. Entrance to specified sightseeing attractions (with time to pursue your own particular interests). Scenic rail journey and/or Interisland Ferry travel as indicated in the itinerary. Meet and Greet - A representative will greet and escort you to collect your rental vehicle and travel kit. The travel kit includes all your necessary accommodation vouchers, activity brochures, touring information and a guide to safe driving in New Zealand. Airport and/or inner city transfers as indicated in the itinerary. Domestic flight as indicted in the itinerary. Free Hotel Delivery within 10km radius of any budget location (between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday) Special conditions may apply for deliveries outside these hours. Free Detailed Touring Maps of New Zealand and the metropolitan areas of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 24 hour Emergency Roadside Service throughout the country.

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare unless specifically mentioned as included. Any Meals. Rental car airport and Interisland Ferry depot pick up and drop off fee payable direct to Budget upon collection of rental car - $15.00 (inclusive of GST). Protection Plan (an additional payment of $15.00 (inclusive of GST) per day reduces the insurance excess of $1500.00 to $150.00 . Personal accident insurance and personal effects cover is also included in this package). Must be paid direct to Budget upon collection of rental car. Tips/Gratuities. Items and expenses of personal nature and anything not specifically mentioned as included. PLEASE NOTE: All tours are usually presented as LAND ONLY (no airfare is included) and best airfare from your departing city will be included at time of departure. All tour programs are subject to your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions, which is understood when you progress into the reservation. Please review Terms & Conditions. INSURANCE NOTE: Cancellation policies are strictly enforced! We highly recommend to protect your travel investment should you need to cancel your trip.

DEPARTURES: ANY DAY - YEAR ROUND

SKETCH ITINERARY:

  • Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch.
  • Day 2 - Christchurch/Queenstown.
  • Day 3 - Milford Sound Excursion
  • Day 4 - Day at leisure/Queenstown
  • Day 5 - Queenstown/Mount Cook/Christchurch
  • Day 6 - Depart Christchurch

Also tagged with: Escorted Journeys, Independent Journeys, Australia & Pacific, Self Drive, New Zealand, Module


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