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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch

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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch

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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in twin share accommodation.
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Next availability: Thu, 9 Jan

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NZD 2,377

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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation.
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NZD 1,997

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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in a single room.
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Highlights

See all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this five-day guided sightseeing tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel aboard the famous TranzAlpine Express train. Highlights include Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Haast Past, Franz Joseph and the incredible TranzAlpine Rail Journey

Itinerary

Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown
  • Canterbury Region

    Admission Ticket Free
    Your five-day exploration of New Zealand's spectacular South Island begins with the stunning scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps. Travel through the rich pastoral farm land of the Canterbury Plains and the ever-changing spectacular scenery of the Southern Alps. Continue traveling across Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial fed Lake Tekapo and visiting the Church of the Good Shepherd which stands on the foreshore.
  • Burkes Pass

    Admission Ticket Free
    Burkes Pass is a mountain pass and at its base
  • Lake Tekapo

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue traveling across Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial fed Lake Tekapo and visiting the Church of the Good Shepherd which stands on the foreshore.
  • Lake Pukaki

    Admission Ticket Free
    From here you travel up the western side of Lake Pukaki to arrive at Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.
  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop at Mt Cook for lunch (additional at own expense) where you will be mesmerized by the surroundings of this truly unique region. Cross the Lindis Pass, leaving the MacKenzie Country and travel along the Kawerau Gorge before arriving in Queenstown.
  • South Island

    Admission Ticket Free
    Experience the south Island on this 5 day epic journey!
  • Accommodations
    Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or Similar)
Milford Sound Day Excursion
  • Fiordland National Park

    Admission Ticket Free
    Travel along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the rugged Remarkables to Te Anau, the 'Gateway to Fiordland National Park'. On entering the Fiordland National Park you pass through the Eglinton Valley
  • Mirror Lakes Walk

    Admission Ticket Free
    See ancient beech forest, stunning waterfalls and the famous Mirror Lakes where you will pause for a photo stop.
  • Hollyford Valley

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue through the upper Hollyford Valley, past the stunning Christie Falls.
  • Homer Tunnel

    Admission Ticket Free
    Enter the 1.2 km Homer Tunnel, drilled through the solid rock of a mountain. On exiting the Homer Tunnel prepare for the breathtaking impact of the Cleddau Valley and the descent into Milford Sound
  • Milford Sound

    Admission Ticket Free
    On arrival, take an unforgettable cruise on the majestic Milford Sound
  • Mitre Peak

    Admission Ticket Free
    See the wonders of Mitre Peak and rock walls scarred by glaciers which rise to 1200m vertically from the sea. Then reboard the coach for the return journey to Queenstown. Optional lunches onboard the cruise are available.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or similar).
Queenstown
  • Queenstown

    Admission Ticket Free
    A free day at leisure in Queenstown to either simply explore this most beautiful township nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounds by mountains which are snow-capped for much of the year or enjoy one of the many actives that are on offer.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (or similar).
Queenstown - Franz Joseph
  • Lake Wanaka

    Admission Ticket Free
    Travel along the shores of Lake Wanaka and Hawea.
  • Haast Pass

    Admission Ticket Free
    Haast Pass is the most stunning stretch of highway in New Zealand.
  • Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Admission Ticket Free
    World Heritage Westland National Park. Initially the pass travels through the treeless grasslands of Central Otago, then at the highest point, the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps and the rivers and rainforests of Westland dominate the landscape
  • Fox Glacier

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue to travel up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
  • Franz Josef Glacier

    Admission Ticket Free
    The Franz Josef Glacier is 11 kilometers in length and more than 7,000 years old. Its terminal face creaks and arches over the cave from which the river emerges, pale with powdered rock and can advance or retreat at over a meter per day. This living 'river of ice' is a must see for any visitor to New Zealand.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight Accommodation: Scenic Circle Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (or similar).
Franz Joseph - Greymouth - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
  • Shantytown Heritage Park

    Admission Ticket Free
    On the final day of your South Island tour, today you continue to travel along the rugged West Coast to Shantytown, a faithful reconstruction of a Westland Gold Rush town.
  • Greymouth

    Admission Ticket Free
    From Shantytown, travel to Greymouth, the center for thousands of diggers during the historic gold strikes of the 1860's.
  • Southern Alps

    Admission Ticket Free
    From Greymouth, journey over the Southern Alps, through Arthur's Pass.
  • TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth

    Admission Ticket Included
    Continue through Arthur's Pass and onto Christchurch by the famous TranzAlpine Express. This journey is renowned as one of the top ten train journeys in the world. In Christchurch you will be transferred to your accommodation or the airport where your tour concludes.

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accommodation as per itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Milford Sound Cruise
Live commentary on board
Tranz Alpine from Greymouth to Christchurch

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Independent Touring - this is not a Group Tour - we use local suppliers and you will have a different coach & driver each day
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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