Coastal Charmer – SIC 13 Nights/14 Days

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Duration

14 days

Tour Type

Overview

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand with Floater Holidays on the “Coastal Charmer – SIC” journey, a spectacular adventure through the country’s most scenic destinations. From the vibrant city life of Auckland and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua to the coastal charm of Nelson, the dramatic landscapes of Punakaiki, and the icy beauty of Franz Josef Glacier, this tour offers unforgettable experiences at every turn. Explore the adventure capital Queenstown, marvel at the stunning alpine scenery of Aoraki / Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, before ending your journey in the charming city of Christchurch. Perfectly blending nature, adventure, relaxation, and scenic beauty, this New Zealand escape promises memories that last a lifetime.

Included/Excluded

* Exclusive Meet & Greet Arrival Transfer * 13 Nights Accommodation * Wilderness Experience, Auckland * Rotorua Highlights Tour * Te Puia Geothermal Valley with Cutural Show & Buffet Lunch * Seals & Beach Cruise & Walk, Abel Tasman National Park * Punakaiki Rocks * Paparoa Experience, Punakaiki * Queenstown Highlights Tour * Departure Transfer

Tour Amenities

Domestic Package

Tour Plan

Arrive Auckland

Operates Sun, Mon & Tue only

On arrival you will be met and privately transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight: Auckland

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

All Blacks Experience

Auckland Harbour Sailing

Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast.  This afternoon’s guided tour visits Auckland’s rugged west coast for some spectacular views and a walk among the giant tree ferns in the scenic rainforest.

Overnight:  Auckland

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

·       Wilderness Experience Nature Tour

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

SkyWalk 360

Auckland - Rotorua - Auckland

Enjoy a full day tour to the fascinating geothermal landscape at Rotorua with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools.  Your Rotorua Highlights tour also includes a guided tour through the geothermal valley at Te Puia for, a cultural performance and buffet lunch before returning to Auckland.

Overnight: Auckland

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

·       Te Ra + Hangi Buffet Lunch

Auckland - Nelson

Today you will be transferred to Auckland Domestic Airport for your flight to Nelson.  (Airfare is NOT included).

Overnight:  Nelson

Flight Time Auckland to Nelson is approximately 90 minutes.

Nelson - Abel Tasman - Nelson

Today’s adventure takes you to the beginning of Abel Tasman National Park for a cruise on the crystal-clear waters, past golden beaches and lush forests.  View seals and seabirds in their natural habitat before taking a short walk on Bark Vay Waterfall Trail with its picturesque suspension bridge before the return cruise and shuttle back to Nelson.

Overnight:  Nelson

 

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

·       Seals & Beach Cruise & Walk (Cruise 2.75hr, Walk 2hr)

Nelson - Punakaiki

Travel through the wild and picturesque Buller Gorge valley and along the Great Coast Road to Punakaiki.  This afternoon, make your own way to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes for some dramatic views of the rock systems and most spectacular when the tide is high and the sea is rough.  Enjoy a self-guided tour at the Paparoa Experience exhibition centre for a cultural and geological history of the fascinating rock formations.

Overnight: Punakaiki

 

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

·       Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes

·       Paparoa Experience

Punakaiki - Franz Josef

Half-way through the journey, the landscape changes from wild seascapes and subtropical palms to a forested interior where tumbling glaciers provide unique relics of the last ice age.

Overnight:  Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps, small but lively Franz Josef Glacier Village is a popular base for glacier hikes and scenic flights.  The area is full of wild, natural beauty, filled with rainforest, waterfalls, and mirror lakes.  Today has been left available to add an optional tour or two of your choosing (extra cost applies).

Overnight:  Franz Josef

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

·       Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

·       Heliservices Snow Landing 20mins

·       Kayak Classic Tour

·       Double Quad Bike 2 Hour Adventure

Franz Josef - Queenstown

It’s a spectacular drive today through the Haast World Heritage Area with its rugged coastline, glacier fed blue pools, rushing rivers and towering waterfalls.

Overnight: Queenstown

Queenstown

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town. Enjoy a morning highlights tour of Queenstown’s “must see” locations including Kawarau Gorge, Gibbston Valley and Arrowtown.  The afternoon is free to add an optional tour of your choosing (extra cost applies).  Overnight: Queenstown

 

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

·       Queenstown Highlights Tour

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

·       Skyline Gondola Ride + 3 Luge Rides

·       Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool

Queenstown

With such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.  Today has been left available to add some of the endless optional activities on offer (extra cost applies).

Overnight Queenstown

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

·       Shotover Jetboat Ride

·       Dart River Funyak

·       Ziplining - Zip & Drop

·       Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly

Queenstown - Mt Cook Region

It’s a pleasant scenic drive past lakes and rivers through the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Central Otago Region.  Continue through the dramatic Lindis Pass to a region dotted with lakes too blue to be true and framed by snow-capped mountains.  Overnight:  Mt Cook, Twizel or Tekapo

 

 

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

·       Stargazing

Mt Cook Region - Christchurch

Enjoy another day of lovely road-side scenery on the drive over the golden tussock lands and wide braided rivers until the impressive green patchwork of the Canterbury Plains leads you into Christchurch.

Overnight:  Christchurch

Depart Christchurch

Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Christchurch Airport..

 

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

·       Antarctic Centre

Payment Terms & Conditions

  • Complete amount (to be adjusted with the package cost) to be deposited at the time of booking.
  • Remaining amount can be deposited in EMI
  • Full and final payment to be paid 30 days prior to departure.
  • Cancellation 60days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount will be refunded
  • Cancellation 35 days prior to departure: No amount will be refunded
  • Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event/weekend OR any other event in city.
  • Child age à 2-11 Above 11 years is considered as an adult.
  • All rates and availability are subject to change at the time of booking.
  • We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standers.
  • No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, Sightseeing tours.
  • We are not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings. 
  • We are not responsible for any baggage charges by any airlines for the clients.
  • We are not responsible for any unavoidable circumstances/calamities.

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