5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch in Christchurch
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5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch
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Sep 20
Sat
Sep 21
Sun
Sep 22
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USD 4,282.36
Highlights
Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, a glacier Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools and an unforgettable day trip to Fiordland for a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The perfect way to fit the best of the South Island into five day!
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
Itinerary
TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth and continue on to Franz Josef
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedConsidered one of the world's great train journeys, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through the lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth.Greymouth
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn arrival into Greymouth you will be greeted by your driver who will take you on a semi-private tour to Franz Josef, where you will stay overnight. Travel down the West Coast, enjoy the beautiful landscape of vast rain forests, gushing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains before arriving into the small village of Franz Josef. From here you can explore the world-famous Franz Josef Glacier.Franz Josef
Admission Ticket FreeFranz Josef has plenty to offer visitors, including an abundance of forest and alpine walking tracks. The main attraction in Franz Josef is, of course, the glacier. Very few places in the world have such large glaciers almost at sea level and even more unusual is that the lower slopes are among the rainforest.- AccommodationsChoice of standard Premium Motel or superior 4-Star Hotel
Experience an awe-inspiring Heli Hike and the beauty of Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedExperience a thrilling Heli Hike today! After an exhilarating scenic flight, high above the rugged terrain, you will land on the glacier, ready to undertake a 2.25 hour guided glacier hike. Your guide will choose your route carefully as you go and, with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, you’ll soon be making your way through an extraordinary landscape of towering peaks and glistening blue ice.- AccommodationsChoice of standard Premium Motel or superior 4-Star Hotel
Franz Josef Glacier to New Zealand's Adventure Capital of Queenstown
Queenstown
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur lovely driver will collect you from your accommodation this morning. Leave the small village of Franz Josef and journey through the remote and rugged landscape of the West Coast. Cross over to the east through Haast Pass, the southernmost pass in the Southern Alps. On the other side, enjoy picture-postcard views of vibrant blue lakes like Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka and Lake Dunstan as you make your way into scenic Queenstown, arriving in the late afternoon.- AccommodationsChoice of standard Premium Motel or superior 4-Star Hotel
Enjoy a Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Coach from Queenstown
Milford Sound
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHop on board a Real Journeys luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown, you will enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau while the coach driver provides an informative commentary. After a morning tea break in Te Anau (own expense), the coach continues along the spectacular Milford Road where there is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. On reaching Milford Sound, you board your Milford cruise for a leisurely extended cruise of the fiord. The cruise provides excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rain forest, mountains and wildlife with extensive commentary by the onboard nature guide.- AccommodationsChoice of standard Premium Motel or superior 4-Star Hotel
Queenstown to Christchurch via stunning Mt Cook National Park
Mt. Cook Village
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTravel to the foothills of New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook on your way to Christchurch. Travel through ruggedly beautiful landscape and over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Enter the amazing Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain and stop at Mount Cook Village, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel.Christchurch Bus Interchange
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the afternoon, travel past Lake Pukaki to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Then continue through the diverse farmland of the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, where your tour concludes.- Food And DrinksLunch - Buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook
What's included
INCLUDED
Franz Josef Heli Hike
Return coach transport from Christchurch
Brief commentary on board coaches and tours
TranzApline Scenic Train
4 nights accommodation
Lunch
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
NOT INCLUDED
Meals unless specified
Pre and post tour accommodation
Gratuities
Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Troup Drive, Addington, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Provider
Discover New Zealand