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Marlborough Sounds and the High Country

From 27/02/2011 to 7/03/2011. (Places Available)
A holiday with a distinct New Zealand flavour through two contrasting, but beautiful scapes.
Marlborough, described as one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets, has captured the hearts of our eight previous tour groups.
‘Affinity’, a spacious 16 berth vessel with three deck-levels, air conditioning and friendly crew – a relaxing on-the-water perspective of the Sounds is assured.
The magnificent scenery is diverse – on the one hand the landscape sweeps up from wild rugged coastline to austere snow-capped mountains. In the other direction, the landscape meanders gently from the fertile Waimea Plains with its world-renowned vineyards to the serene Marlborough Sounds.
Listening to the experience of the locals, receiving informative commentaries on flora and fauna, driving the legendary Molesworth Station, appreciating the high country scenery or simply relaxing, cruising the sounds – this tour is always special.

Features

Two contrasting landscapes

On one hand cruising the tranquil Marborough Sounds -  the other driving through the Awatere Valley,  the iconic Molesworth Station and from Hanmer through countless vineyards to Blenheim.

 

Itinerary

February 2011
Sunday 27           Picton
This afternoon you will be transferred from Blenheim Airport to Picton to board “Affinity”

Monday 28-
Thursday 3          Cruising the Marlborough Sounds   B L D
Relax and enjoy the experience of the beauty and tranquillity of Queen Charlotte, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds. Enjoy shore excursions including walks through mature native bush and a section of Queen Charlotte Track, visiting Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary where robins, tuis, kiwis, penguins and bellbirds live and Ship Cove where Captain Cook established a base; get an insight into mussel farming and salmon fishing and even have time for some social fishing for Blue Cod.
While on board, all meals are included.
 
March
Thursday 3            Arrive back in Havelock in time for dinner at the “Mussel Pot”
 
Friday 4             Havelock – High Country      B D
After breakfast your “Affinity” cruise concludes. You will be met to start your High Country adventure. Coach to Blenheim and tour the town before a visit to the Omaka Aviation Museum with it’s display planes and artefacts from WWI with mannequins and props made by Weta Workshop. This afternoon enjoy wine tasting at a well known vineyard before travelling onto Ugbrook Country House to relax, enjoy the grounds or a game of pitch and putt golf before dinner.
 
Saturday 5          High Country - Hanmer   B L D
After breakfast travel through the remainder of the Awatere Valley – morning tea at a High Country station and continue on to Molesworth Station for a picnic lunch beside the original Molesworth Cob Cottage. 
Continue through the isolated station, following the Acheron River to our next stop, the historic Acheron Guest House which will be open for viewing.                              
Arrive in Hanmer Springs in time to enjoy a hot swim or relax before dinner at a local restaurant.
 
Sunday 6            Hanmer – Blenheim   B L
After breakfast, we travel over Jack’s Pass onto Molesworth and St James Station before arriving at Lake Tennyson for morning tea.
Continue on to Cold Water Creek, an idyllic picnic spot on Rainbow Station for lunch. From here continue along the banks of the Wairau River.
Late afternoon arrive in Blenheim for an overnight stay.
 
Monday 7            Blenheim   B
After breakfast transfer to either the airport or continue on with your own private arrangements.

Included

• Five nights on board the 16 berth “Affinity” Marlborough
Cruise
• All shore excursions while onboard Affinity
• Three days small-coach touring – includes Molesworth
Station
• One night accommodation in Hamner Spring
• One nights accommodation in Blenheim
• Meals as specified
• Local tour guide
• Maps and notes on Molesworth Station

Not Included

• Items of a personal nature
• Travel to / from Blenheim
• Lunch and Dinner in Blenheim

Costs

(Blenheim to Blenheim)
Twin share per person $3217.00
Single Supplement $1339.00
* This is a cash/cheque price
* All credit cards incur a 2%fee
* Includes 15% GST
* Itinerary cost subject to change

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person secures a
place on this tour
• Final payment to be made by 28 January 2011

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contact bernadette@pukekohe-travel.co.nz or 0800 785 386

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