GS300C DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY      
                                                   
Travel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then travel inland to the township of Geraldine where you stop for morning tea (own expense).  From Geraldine travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore.  From here the tour travels up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook.  Spend time enjoying lunch (own expense) or exploring the Mount Cook Village.  Return to Christchurch by coach.  There is time for an optional scenic flight before returning to Christchurch (weather permitting).

CHRISTCHURCH - MOUNT COOK - QUEENSTOWN GS62

GS62 TOUR INFORMATION

Departs         Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch
Highlights     Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Lindis Pass
Note               Tour includes Japanese Speaking Guide (to Tarras only)

Departs         7.30am
Arrives          6.30pm in Queenstown

GS62 DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY      
                                                   
The majestic beauty of the South Island is a must for any visitor to the South Island and one of the best ways to view the spectacular scenery is aboard a Great Sights luxury coach.  This tour takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd.  Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand’s tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook.  There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) before departing for New Zealand’s Adventure Capital, Queenstown. 

GS65 DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY                

Travel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then travel inland to the township of Geraldine where you stop for morning tea (own expense).  From Geraldine travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore.  From here the tour travels up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook.  Spend time enjoying lunch (own expense) or exploring the Mount Cook Village.

CHRISTCHURCH - MOUNT COOK  GS61

GS61 TOUR INFORMATION

Departs         Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch
Highlights     Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, Aoraki/Mt Cook
Note               Tour includes Japanese Speaking Guide (to Tarras only)

Departs         7.30am
Arrives          1.00pm at Mt Cook

GS61 DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY                

The majestic beauty of the South Island is a must for any visitor to the South Island and one of the best ways to view the spectacular scenery is aboard a Great Sights luxury coach.  This tour takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd.  Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand’s tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook. 

2.30pm	Depart Mount Cook
3.40pm	Arrive Tekapo - visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
4.20pm	Arrive Fairlie
4.40pm	Afternoon tea stop - Farm Barn (30 minutes)
5.20pm	Arrive Geraldine
5.45pm	Arrive Ashburton
7.15pm	Arrive Christchurch Airport
7.30pm	Commence hotel drop-offs inner city

GS72 DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY                

 Departing Mount Cook, travel along the western side of Lake Pukaki and head north towards Christchurch.  Along the way we stop at the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore.  We continue inland across the Canterbury Plains, stopping for afternoon tea en route, before arriving in Christchurch this evening.

GS82 TOUR INFORMATION

Departs	The Station Information Centre, Queenstown
Note	Tour includes Japanese Speaking Guide

Departs	8.00am
Finishes	12.30pm

Half Day Tour including Lunch at The Hermitage/Aoraki Mount Cook Hotel CODE GS82L


GS82 DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE

7.30am	Commence hotel/motel pick ups
8.00am	Depart The Station, Queenstown
9.30am	Arrive Tarras - connect with Wanaka transfer shuttle bus
10.45am	Morning tea stop - Omarama (30 minutes)
11.50pm	Arrive Glentanner Options available: - Helicopter scenic flight with snow landing - Ski Plane scenic flight (SPA1) Glacier landing - Ski Plane scenic flight (SPA3) no landing
12.30pm	Arrive Aoraki/Mount Cook Village (lunch is included for prepaid passengers GS82L)