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Commentaries
Photograph and sightseeing stops are included along the way. Your travel with us
will be relaxing and there are plenty of opportunities to take those photos alongside
one of the lakes.
Our drivers will tell you about the features of this magnificent area. Your questions
will be most welcome.
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Highlights
En route you will learn some fascinating facts about the landscape, industry
and people of this area. We realise some of our passengers may never pass this way
again, so we want you to go away knowing a little bit more about what makes our
part of the world so special.
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Endangered Black Stilt
Twizel
The department of conservation runs a breeding programme for these highly
endangered wading birds. Tours of the aviary are given twice a day. Bookings can
be made at the Twizel Information Centre. Ph 03 435 3124
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Glaciers
Mt. Cook
Among the many activities you can do at Mt. Cook, a "must"
is the Glacier Explorer boat tour to the face of the Tasman Glacier.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Tekapo
Make sure you take the time to see this simple, elegant little
church with the most serene views of Lake Tekapo
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The very popular Hooker Valley Track,
in the shadows of Mt Cook
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Hiking
In Twizel, Tekapo and Mt Cook there are a range of hiking trails, anything from
a half hour stroll for those with limited time, up to over-night walks such as the
ever-popular Mueller Hut walk in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.
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