New Zealand

Christchurch - TranzAlpine - Glaciers - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Dunedin - Christchurch

Tours South Island New Zealand - A memorable encounter featuring both the highlights and hidden gems of New Zealand's South Island. You travel independently using scheduled coach, rail and ferry services.

Day 1: Christchurch - Glaciers

Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur's Pass  leads to the West Coast. From Greymouth, continue by coach along the  bush clad, coastal plain. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 1 night in Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 2: Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. Continue through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 3: At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour.

Day 4: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau

A full day to Fiordland National Park taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, aboard a cruise on Milford Sound including picnic lunch returning to Te Anau by evening. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

 Day 5: Te Anau - Dunedin

This morning cross over the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin "The Edinburgh of the South". Stay 1 night in Dunedin.

Day 6: Dunedin - Christchurch

Travel north through historic Oamaru and seaside Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving early evening.  Please note no commentarty is provided on this journey.
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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.

• Coach transport
• 5 nights accommodation
• Transfers within journey
• TranzAlpine Train Journey
• Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
• Milford Sound Cruise including picnic lunch

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