6 Day Southern Spirit
Authentic local experiences where everyday is different - a Discovery with Connections allows you to uncover the world we live in. These are open age trips thoughout select destinations in Australia and from the North to the South Islands of New Zealand. You'll explore the great outdoors, soak up the local culture and enjoy comfortable budget accommodation as you travel. Group sizes are small to allow you to enjoy an intimate holiday experience.
DAY 1: Queenstown
Your journey starts today in the adrenalin capital, Queenstown. You're free to arrive any time during this day and take time to discover this incredible alpine resort. Tonight get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
A-Line Hotel
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DAYS 2 & 3: Queenstown
After breakfast our 7 day passengers leave us. All other passengers will have two days to explore at your own pace. Perhaps take an exhilarating half-day trip on board a jet boat on the Dart River Safari or enjoy a guided forest and lake walk that this region is renowned for. You might like to take an optional 4WD Back Country Adventure and try your luck with gold panning. You'll be spoilt for choice!
A-Line Hotel
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DAY 4: Queenstown & Milford Sound to Te Anau
Travel through Fiordland National Park to magnificent Milford Sound for a cruise on the Milford Mariner. You may even see dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. We then make our way to Te Anau
Kingsgate Hotel
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DAY 5: Te Anau to Lake Ohau
This morninig we travel to magnificent Lake Ohau. This tranquil lakeside settlement lies on the outskirts of Mt Cook National Park. Our picturesque home for the night boasts awesome views!
Lake Ohau Lodge
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DAY 6: Lake Ohau to Christchurch
Today we travel on to Lake Punakaki for some great photo opportunities as we gaze across the lake to Mt Cook. We then travel on to Lake Tekapo for a short walk before making our way on to our final destination, Christchurch.
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NOTE: AGE RESTRICTIONS
This is an Open Aged Tour for passengers over the age of 6 years. Children between 6-18 must also be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to travel on tour.
Rates and Bookings
PLEASE NOTE: The rates quoted below are only available for pre-paid reservations
through The Travelmall. Bookings for these rates need to be at least 3 days in advance. All rates are in Dollars. To get approximate conversions to your currency, try this currency exchange page. If you're booking more than one hotel or tour, you might like to try our new Itinerary Planner which allows you to book multiple hotels, tours and carhire on the one form. |
| Tour Rates (per person in in AUD) | ||||||
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| Tour Type | Single | Twin | Child | Family | Rates valid | |
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Standard | $1710 | $1295 | - | - | 1/9/2008 - 31/3/2009 |
| Note: Rates may at certain times be subject to change due to local events or holidays. | ||||||
Address Details
Connections Safaris - part of Australian Pacific Touring GroupPO Box 3891
Alice Springs, NT,
Booking Fax: 61 2 9999 4332
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Transfers and other details
| Disclaimer/Important Note: Itineraries, departure dates and inclusions are correct at time of publishing however subject to change without notice. For specific inclusions to itinerary please reconfirm at time of booking. | |
| Tour Departure Dates | * Operates in reverse 2008 Sep 16, 23* Oct 21, 28* Nov 4, 11*, 25 Dec 2*, 9, 16*, 30 2009 Jan 6*, 13, 20* Feb 3, 10*, 17, 24* Mar 10, 17*, 24 |
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| Departure/Arrival Details | SNZ6S Departs Queenstown 1800hrs Terminates Christchurch 1800hrs SNZ6SR Departs Christchurch 0800hrs Terminates Queenstown 0900hrs |
| Inclusions | As per itinerary and National Park Entry Fees. |
| Exclusions | Meals and drinks other than those specified. |
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