DEPARTURE DATES:
Start: Christchurch	Finish:  Wellington	Status	Book
04 Feb 12	15 Feb 12
10 Mar 12	21 Mar 12
14 Apr 12	25 Apr 12
19 May 12	30 May 12
23 Jun 12	04 Jul 12
28 Jul 12	08 Aug 12
01 Sep 12	12 Sep 12
06 Oct 12	17 Oct 12
10 Nov 12	21 Nov 12
05 Jan 13	16 Jan 13

Departing Christchurch we spend an unforgettable couple of nights in a High Country Station before stopping at Lake Tekapo. Passing through Central Otago - the middle of the South Island - we reach Milford Sound where we take a delightful cruise on the Sounds. Our next stop is Queenstown. Queenstown enjoys one of the most scenic settings in the world and also status as the adventure capital of the world. Heading over to the rugged West Coast,

we take in the sights of Fox and Franz Glaciers before continuing north  to spend time wandering around the amazing limestone formations of Punakaiki known as Pancake Rocks. Onto Abel Tasman National Park; New Zealand’s smallest National Park with a pristine coastline speckled with secluded golden sand beaches, emerald bays and native forest. We then cross over the Cook Straight by ferry to Wellington where this tour ends.

Abel Tasman National Park - Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki - *BBQ Sunset dinner at Gillespies Beach - Milford Sound Cruise - *Sundowner drinks at Lake Onslow - Canterbury High Country Station stay - Cook Strait Ferry crossing

Accommodation as per itinerary based on Twin Share / Double or Singles in Flashpackers, Lodges and Stations where applicable - dome tents and comfortable sleeping mattresses whilst camping - all meals as per itinerary - B, L, D (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) - All transport as per itinerary - Mountain Bikes - all sights as per (included) itinerary