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    South Island Glaciers and Lakes
    4 nights
    from $1,169* per person twin share
    Scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains, two helicopter transfers, breathtaking Heli-Hike of Fox Glacier
    Journey to the forested foothills of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and discover the cosy township of Fox Glacier. Here you are perfectly positioned to experience the sheer size and vast beauty of the Fox Glacier on a breathtaking Heli Hike.
    Inclusions & highlights

    Inclusions & highlights

    Inclusions & highlights

    Inclusions & highlights

    Your package includes:

    • 5 days’ car hire in a Toyota Corolla or similar – pick up / drop off Christchurch
    • 5 night’s accommodation
      • 1 night at Rydges Latimer Christchurch
      • 2 nights at Distinction Fox Glacier
      • 1 night at Hotel Lake Brunner
    • Breakfast daily
    • Fox Glacier Heli-Hike

    Your package highlights:

    • On your journey from Christchurch to Fox Glacier, experience the scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains
    • Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village. The glacier descends from the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest just 300 metres above sea level.
    • Combine the thrill of 2 helicopter transfers, with the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot. Glacial forces are greatest in this area and often create spectacular ice caves, arches and tunnels, brilliantly blue in colour.
    • Fishing is a key attraction of Lake Brunner, which holds excellent stocks of wild brown trout

     

    Bonus offer:

    • Discounted rate a Distinction Fox Glacier, Hotel Lake Brunner and Rydges Latimer
    • 25% discount off any purchase at Fox Glacier Guiding Gift Shop
    Valid for travel
    1 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 departures. Ask your personal travel manager for a quote for your departure. Subject to availability. Black out dates: 22 Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023. Special event and school holiday surcharges may apply.
    Offer expires
    30 Jun 2022 unless sold prior

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Arrive into Christchurch

    Arrive into Christchurch and check into your accommodation for the night. Your time is free to explore the city this afternoon and evening. Maybe check out on the local restaurants on Victoria Street West.

    Day 2

    Christchurch to Fox Glacier

    Today your journey takes you west across the Canterbury plains. This scenic drive offers stunning vistas as you travel along side the ice-fed Waimakariri River and traverse the Southern Alps. Once on the West Coast stop for lunch in Greymouth or Hokitika as you venture further south to the Glacier region.

    Day 3

    Fox Glacier

    Ticking off a bucket list experience today you’ll helicopter on to the Fox Glacier and spend a couple of hours exploring the ice formations, caves and crevasses.

    Day 4

    Fox Glacier to Lake Brunner

    Travel north again to your next overnight destination of Lake Brunner. On the way stop for a walk through the rainforest at the West Coast Treetop walk and a great photo opportunity is the Hokitika Gorge.

    Day 5

    Lake Brunner to Christchurch

    As this is your last day in New Zealand, head back to Christchurch and return your car hire before your flight back home.

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    * Conditions

    Advertised price is per person twin share and is priced in Australian Dollars. Prices are correct at time of publication, are subject to availability and can change at any time without notification due to fluctuations in charges, taxes, and currency. Offer is valid on new bookings only. All discounts and savings have been applied to the price. Other dates available an another price. Book by 30 June 2022. Car hire is subject to an airport fee and excess at time of collection. Flights not included. Blackout periods may apply. Surcharges may apply over special event periods and over school holidays. Inclusions are subject to change based on superior operational capabilities. Your personal travel manager may charge additional service fees. Other restrictions may apply. Please check current COVID-19 travel restrictions for the destination you wish to visit before departure. Other conditions apply. Please view the TravelManagers general terms and conditions here and contact your personal travel manager for more details.

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