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9 days Independent Coach Tours Christchurch to Christchurch

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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 - Kaikoura - Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Greymouth - Glaciers - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Superb South Island New Zealand Tour - the name says it all, an absolutely magical experience including the very best of the South Island. You travel independently using scheduled coach, rail and ferry services.

Day 1: Christchurch - Kaikoura

The TranzCoastal train travels along the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Stay 1 night in Kaikoura.

Day 2: Kaikoura - Blenheim - Nelson

Rejoin the TranzCoastal train and turn inland to Blenheim. Continue by coach to Nelson. 2 nights in Nelson.

Day 3: Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson

A full day excursion to Abel Tasman National Park. Board your launch at Kaiteriteri Beach and choose to remain onboard for the duration of the cruise or disembark to walk part of the track.

Day 4: Nelson - Greymouth

Travel down the coast to Greymouth via the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Stay 1 night in Greymouth.

Day 5: Greymouth - Glaciers

Join a unique guided west coast sightseeing tour to the glaciers. Stay 1 night in Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 6: Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south to Queenstown passing stunning scenery. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 7: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

A full day tour including a cruise on Milford Sound including picnic lunch.  Return to Queenstown by evening.

Day 8: At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. 

Day 9: Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Leave Queenstown returning to Christchurch via Mt Cook. Tour ends on arrival early evening.
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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 in room, telephone in room, ironing facilities, fridge in unit and breakfast available. Deluxe/Superior also includes room service and a licenced restaurant.

Superb South Island route map
  • Coach transport
  • 8 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • TranzCoastal Train Journey
  • Abel Tasman National Park Tour
  • Twin Glacier Tour
  • Milford Sound Cruise including picnic lunch
  • Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
  • Mount Cook National Park

Departures Daily

Cost per person 1 Oct 2011 to 30 Sep 2012
Bronze
Twin:   NZD2,669
Single: NZD4,039
Triple:  NZD2,549
Silver
Twin:   NZD2,989
Single: NZD4,679
Triple:  NZD2,779
Gold
Twin:   NZD3,179
Single: NZD5,049
Triple:  NZD2,899

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Rates from 01 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 are available on application.

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Please advise "Bronze", "Silver" or "Gold" in comments
Walkers at tideline in Abel Tasman National Park
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown