DEPARTURES:

Tour commences Greymouth Railway Station 1245 hours
Tour finishes Queenstown accommodation 1800 hours

Winter months tours run on demand

November 2010
Mon 08 Nov - Thur 11 Nov
Mon 15 Nov - Thur 18 Nov
Mon 22 Nov - Thur 25 Nov
Mon 29 Nov - Thur 02 Dec

December 2010
Mon 06 Dec - Thur 09 Dec
Mon 13 Dec - Thur 16 Dec

January 2011
Mon 10 Jan - Thur13 Jan
Mon 17 Jan - Thur 20 Jan
Mon 24 Jan - Thur 27 Jan
Mon 31 Jan - Thur 03 Feb

February 2011
Mon 07 Feb - Thur 10 Feb
Mon 14 Feb - Thur 17 Feb
Mon 21 Feb - Thur 24 Feb
Mon 28 Feb - Thur 03 Mar

March 2011
Mon 07 Mar - Thur 10 Mar
Mon 14 Mar - Thur 17 Mar
Mon 21 Mar - Thur 24 Mar
Mon 28 Mar - Thur 31 Mar

April 2011
Mon 04 Apr - Thur 07 Apr
Mon 11 Apr - Thur 14 Apr
Mon 18 Apr - Thur 21 Apr

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE DEPARTURE DATE (REQUIRED TO MAKE BOOKING)

TOUR PRICE:

• This tour is NZD $1,595.00 per person inclusive of GST $1,738.00 from 1 October) (see Terms and Conditions re minimum number of passengers and optional extras listed below)

EXTRAS:

• TranzAlpine train to Greymouth from Christchurch $161 per person one way (Dep. Christchurch  8.00am  Arr. Greymouth 12.45pm
  
  
• Atomic Shuttle bus, Christchurch to Greymouth Dep. 7.30am  Arr. Greymouth 11.30am $50 per person one way.
  
  
• Hotel/Motel accommodation, Greymouth (before tour start).  Bed and Breakfast, Twinshare.  $155 per person per night
  
  
• Hotel/Motel accommodation, Queenstown (after tour end).  Bed and Breakfast, Twinshare.  $155 per person per night
  
  
• Single supplement accommodation option (own room with ensuite facilities and breakfast) additional $115 per person per night.
  
  
• Kiwi Haka show at Skyline Restaurant, Queenstown. Includes Gondola, show and meal $105 per person.
  
  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Child Policy: Trips not suitable for small children
  
  
• Minimum Numbers: This tour requires a minimum of 2 adult fares to operate. In cases where a single passenger is the only booking taken for this tour, that booking will be waitlisted until another booking is taken. Should the passenger wish to go on the tour regardless a single supplement equivalent to min. 2 adult fares will apply.
  
  
• Pickups and Dropoffs: All tours depart from Greymouth with complimentary pick up and drop off at all local accommodation places and Railway/Bus station and Information Centre.
  
  
• Prices: Prices given include GST and are in NZ$
  
  
• Itinerary: Kea Tours reserve the right to alter/amend or cancel the itinerary if track or weather conditions make part or all of a days planned activities unsafe. In addition, Kea Tours will not be liable for changes to the itinerary resulting from closure of tracks or facilities. No refund will be given in such circumstances.
  
  
• Accommodation: All accommodation is sold on a Twin share/Double basis unless a single supplement has been requested and paid for. Accommodation is subject to availability at time of booking.
  
  
• Weather & Fitness: As the walking activities take place in an outdoor environment subject to occasional extremes of weather, clients must have adequate levels of physical fitness and have appropriate wet weather gear. See our recommendations under 'Other Information'.
  
  
• Credit Card: Payments being made directly to Kea Tours will only be accepted using Visa or Mastercard. These can be made using our secure page on our website at www.keatours.co.nz
  
  
• Disability/Medical: Clients must advise Kea Tours of any disability or condition that may impact on their or the groups ability to complete or enjoy the planned itinerary.
  
  
• Right of Refusal: Kea Tours reserve the right to refuse any booking or remove any client from a tour where, in the opinion of the Kea Tours guide, that client's behaviour or fitness jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of other tour participants. Refunds in such circumstances are at the discretion of Kea Tours.
  
  
• Inclusions: 3 nights Twn/Dble accommodation; breakfast; all transport in air-conditioned, PA equipped vehicles; Licensed Dept. of Conservation guiding services on tracks; guided glacier valley walk; full commentary from knowledgeable, local guide; specialist guiding services where appropriate; optional activity booking service; complimentary pick-up and drop off to accommodation; walks in 3 National Parks; GST.
  
  
• Insurance: Clients are strongly advised to take out the necessary travel insurance to guard against the unexpected.
  
  
• Confirmation: Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation email detailing your booking. The full amount of payment will be debited from your Credit Card at time of confirmation.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Weather expectations: The West Coast of the South Island is a high rainfall environment.  Clients must be prepared for such conditions during the tour. .  Daytime, summer temperatures range from 10 - 24 C. 
  
  
• Fitness levels: Clients who wish to maximise enjoyment of all tracks need to be capable of walking approx. 10kms (6 miles) in 4 hours, carrying personal wet-weather gear and snack food.
  
  
• Personal gear: Quality raincoats, solid hiking boots (Trainers/sneakers are not adequate), day pack (for carrying wet-weather gear and personal snack food) hat and gloves (optional).
  
  
• Gear available for hire (must be ordered at time of booking.):
  
  
• Quality raincoats
  
  
• Day pack
  
  
• Hiking/Walking sticks
  
  
• Alternative Programme: In many (but not all) cases, shorter less strenuous walks or other activities can be undertaken by spouses or partners whose abilities limit their capacity to complete the planned walks.  Alternatively, they can relax at the vehicle or nearby venues during such times. 
  
  
• Safety: A Safety Briefing and details of all itinerary walks (distances, times, track conditions, level of fitness required, hazards etc) will be provided to the group prior to commencement of any walk.
  
  

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Te Ara Pounamu Cancellation Policy:

• Upon confirmation of booking the full amount of payment will be debited from your credit card.
  
  
• Cancellations with more than 60 days until date of travel will receive a 100% refund.
  
  
• Cancellations between 30 and 60 days until date of travel will receive a 50% refund.
  
  
• Cancellations made with less than 30 days until date of travel will receive no refund.
  
  
• Clients are strongly advised to take out the necessary travel insurance to guard against the unexpected.