Tour New Zealand on a vintage DC3 in the week s best travel deals
11 Feb, 2021 10:58 PM
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Douglas DC-3: Spend nine days on the vintage wings of the National Airways Corporation icon. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
Vintage wings on DC-3 safari
Experience a piece of New Zealand s aviation history as you tour the South Island, aboard a Douglas DC-3. It was the core of the domestic airline from 1947-1978. A nine-day tour is from $10,990pp, with twin-share accommodation in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Ashburton, Ōamaru, Te Anau, Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Wānaka and Mt Cook National Park. The price covers breakfasts, a visit to the Little Blue Penguin colony near Ōamaru and cruises, including an overnight in Doubtful Sound. The tour begins in Christchurch on April 10.
Numbers will be limited to ensure compliance with COVID-19 restrictions.
A livestream link will be posted on the council Facebook page on Monday.
Australia Day events supported by the Fraser Coast Council include:
Australia Day in the Village 2021
What: Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum will have childrenâs games, tractor rides, alpacas, sheep shearing, thong throwing, raffles, sausage sizzle, damper and more.
When/Where: Tuesday, January 26. Starting 9.30am to 3pm at 13 Zephyr St, Scarness
Cost: Entry is free for children and $2 for adults
Burrum Heads community celebration
What: The Progress Association is hosting a breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs, onion on bread. A flag raising with Village Voices leading the national anthem will occur, followed by the B.H.U.G s playing ukulele while tea and coffee is served.