Travel by road to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain, through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains. A short stop at either the Tin Shed (an old shearing shed selling discount sweaters) or at Barkers Winery (the largest fruit winery in NZ) for tastings of wines, sauces and jams. Continuing through the foothills of the Southern Alps from Geraldine to Fairlie and through the MacKenzie Basin, with its brown snowgrass-covered landscape which has an almost desert like aspect, to Lake Tekapo. There is the opportunity to take an idyllic photograph of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo with its backdrop of magnificent alpine scenery.

Next, it's onto Lake Pukaki where the Tasman Valley opens into the MacKenzie Basin with Mount Cook and the surrounding snow covered peaks in the background. Lunch is at the Hermitage in the Mount Cook National Park. Following lunch an alpine flight over the National Park can be arranged with Mount Cook Airlines (optional at additional cost, payable direct). Glacier landings by ski planes are also available (optional at additional cost, payable direct). Please note scenic flights are subject to suitable weather conditions.

Next, you'll explore the Tasman Glacier where a twenty minute climb by foot will take you to the top of the terminal moraine, this vantage point provides views of both the Tasman Glacier and the newly formed Lake Tasman. Return by coach in the afternoon, stopping at the Canterbury high country town of Fairlie for late afternoon tea.

Once in the air it takes only a short time to see why this region is so unique and unsurpassed by anything else. Discover the sights of some of New Zealand's untouched country as your plane soars up high and offers a birds eye view before landing in Christchurch, where you will be transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

This is your chance to discover Milford Sound, frequently referred to as the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World!

Travel along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the rugged Remarkables, to Te Anau for a morning tea break (own expense). Then enter the Fiordland National Park pausing at the Mirror Lakes before passing through the Hollyford Valley. The road climbs to enter the Homer Tunnel and emerge above the Cleddau Valley before descending down to Milford Sound.

Here you will take an unforgettable Red Boat cruise on the majestic Milford Sound. Milford Sound is a fiord carved by a massive glacier in the last ice age and, with its bishop's hat-shaped Mitre Peak, it is one of the most treasured regions of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. The favored way of checking out the heart-stopping, pristine scenery, towering peaks, waterfalls and marine and bird life is aboard a Milford Sound Red Boat.

While on the cruise, enjoy a full commentary regarding the rich history of the Sound, as well as detailing the flora and fauna. The cruise highlights include three permanent waterfalls - the Stirling, Fairy and Lady Bowen Falls - plus a myriad of smaller ones that cascade down the steep rock faces following the heavy rains that keep the region lush and green.

After your awe-inspiring cruise, reboard the coach for your return journey to Queenstown.

Tour Highlights include:

• Te Anau
• Eglinton Valley - ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls
• Mirror Lakes - photo opportunity
• Homer Tunnel -
• Fiordland National Park
• Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise

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Coromandel Coastal Walkway goes where rental vehicles cannot go!

A must do day tour to experience the secluded and breathtaking scenery at the top of the Coromandel Peninsula. You will walk approximately 2.5 - 4 hours along the walkway through native forest and coastal scenery or ride the scenic loop to collect walkers. The informative guides will ensure photo opportunities are maximized and there is time to enjoy the scenery.

The walk is graded 1.5 out of 5 on the international walking scale. It is 7 kilometers (4.3 miles). The walk is easy with only one small steep climb to be negotiated.

Alternatively, if any guests do not wish to walk the track, they can stay on the bus and enjoy the loop drive to Stony Bay. While the guests are walking, the bus drives the loop to Stony Bay to pick up and greet the walkers with tea/coffee and a biscuit or two with true New Zealand hospitality!