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Glacier Wonder

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4 days Independent Coach Tours Christchurch to Christchurch

FAQ

Flexible Itineraries

Our New Zealand Independent coach tours can be adapted or extended according to your requirements. So if you want to stay longer at any place on the itinerary, let us know, ALL itineraries can be amended.

If you do not find a Tour that suits you, just ask us to provide you with a personalised coach touring holiday.

Christchurch - Queenstown - Glaciers - TranzAlpine - Christchurch

On this South Island New Zealand Tours explore the Southern Alps, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers of Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier.

Day 1: Christchurch - Queenstown

Depart Christchurch travelling through the Canterbury Plains and onto Tekapo. Pass by spectacular scenery and continue south arriving in Queenstown in the late afternoon. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 2: At Queenstown

Today is a free day for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort we have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping.

Day 3: Queenstown - Glaciers

Travel to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lakes district to the Haast Pass. Travel north, through dense rainforest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Consider staying an extra day. Stay 1 night in Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

Day 4: Glaciers - Christchurch

Travel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Board the renowned TranzAlpine train and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthur's Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening.

Gold

Our hotels are centrally located and have a selection of restaurants and bars and other facilities expected in first class rooms.

Silver

These properties include a variety of international chain hotels and traditional New Zealand hotels or Motor Inns.  As with all our accommodations, they are centrally located and provide on site restaurants and bars and other facilities are maintained to high standard.

Bronze

You stay at centrally located hotels and motels. All properties are situated near amenities, shops, activities and coach stations/depots.

All Bronze, Silver, Gold accommodation includes
TV, fridge & telephone in room, ironing facilities and breakfast available. Deluxe/Superior also includes room service and a licenced restaurant.

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4 Day Glacier Wonder
  • Coach transport
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • Skyline Gondola Queenstown
  • TranzAlpine Train Journey

Departures Daily

Cost per person 1 Oct 2011 to 30 Sep 2012
Bronze
Twin:   NZD1,079
Single: NZD1,469
Triple:  NZD1,029
Silver
Twin:   NZD1,229
Single: NZD1,779
Triple:  NZD1,139
Gold
Twin:   NZD1,299
Single: NZD1,909
Triple:  NZD1,179
Rates from 01 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 are available on application.

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Prices quoted are per person and are room only. Prices do not include meals. Please contact us for Self-Drive option prices.

Bookings & Enquiries

Please advise "Bronze", "Silver" or "Gold" in comments
Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown