New Zealand, Christchurch
04 Nights / 05 Days
Day 1
Arrival at Christchurch
Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth! On arrival in Christchurch,The Garden City, you will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Christchurch is New Zealands second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacic Ocean. There is nowhere else in the world where,
within two hours of an international airport, you can ski at a world-class alpine resort, play golf, bungy jump, raft, mountain bike, hot-air balloon,wind surf, whale watch and visit internationally-acclaimed wineries and gardens.The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city with its numerous heritage structures, museums, parks, gardens, cafes,malls and restaurants. Overnight stay at hotel.
Overnight stay at Fino Hotel and Suites
Day 2
Christchurch City Tour
Board a luxury coach for an interactive guided tour of Christchurch. See the best the city has to offer including 4 premium attractions—Punting on the Avon, the Gondola, the Botanic Gardens, and the Tram.Start with the iconic attraction of Punting on the Avon. As you sit on cushioned seats in a at-bottom boat, your Edwardian-dressed guide leads you on a 30-minute ride on the river, past willows, woodlands, and leafy banks.Next, visit the seaside villages of Sumner and Redcliffs. En route, pass the earthquake artwork created by shipping containers designed to strengthen the seaside hill suburbs. Experience the natural beauty of the Botanic Gardens on an electric solar-powered vehicle, see the nest
range of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand, and learn the history of this treasured oasis. Then visit the Re-Start Shopping Precinct, a development constructed with shipping containers,breathing new life into the devastated center of town following the citys earthquakes. Ride the Gondola and admire 360-degree views across the plains, Alps, the city, and the harbor. Experience the Time Tunnel ride,shop, and stop at the Red Rock Café. Then board the Tram, with a newly extended track, and enjoy a unique and historic way to view the inner city. A full circuit lasts 50 minutes, including 17 stops, and trams runs approximately every 15 minutes. Return back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Fino Hotel and Suites
Day 3
International Arctic Center Admission
The International Antarctic Centre located right in Christchurch, New Zealand, opens its doors to visitors looking to uncover the frozen lands located at the farthest regions of the world, in inhospitable climates where only a few species can manage to survive. In spite of the somber topic it undertakes, the center aims to promote learning and education
about this region through the use of the fun and interactive activities found within. No matter the age of the participant, they will discover something new and fascinating about the Antarctic through a snow and ice experience unlike any other. Do not miss the Antarctic Storm simulation, hang out with the Little Blue Penguins, and experience
everyday life in modern-day Antarctica. Lose yourself in the world of icy discoveries in the center!
Overnight stay at Fino Hotel and Suites
Day 4
Hanmer Springs Hot Pool & Jet Boat Full Day Tour
Discover the charming village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day tour from Christchurch. Get your heart pumping on a jet boat ride through stunning Waiau Gorge and afterwards relax and rejuvenate in hot thermal pools. Leave Christchurch behind you after a pick-up from your hotel and enjoy the 90-minute drive north to Thrillseekers Canyon. Here
make the most of the canyon's stunning river and experience a great adrenaline rush with a jet boat ride through Waiau Gorge. After your thrilling jet boat experience, arrive in Hanmer Springs. This peaceful village, surrounded by mountains and forests with fresh alpine air, is a popular local spot. Its marvellous scenery, as well as award-winning
natural thermal pools, makes this an extraordinarily restful area. Enjoy lunch at the Garden House Cafe after a full day of excitement. At Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, take a dip in the sulphur pools and relish the soothing experience. After your bath, have some time to explore the village and absorb the local atmosphere. Return back to
Christchurch for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Fino Hotel and Suites
Day 5
Departure from Christchurch
Today morning check-out from your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your return ight back home. Your tour ends with happy memories.
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Christchurch
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