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6 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 - Dunedin - Taieri Gorge Railway - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Glaciers - TranzAlpine - Christchurch

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

Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. Please note no commentary is provided on this journey.

Day 2: Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown

This morning is at yuor leisure for optional sightseeing. Board the Taieri Gorge train to Pukerangi where you join your coach to Queenstown. Arrive in the evening. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 3: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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 Queenstown by evening.

Day 4: At Queenstown

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

Day 5: Queenstown - Glaciers

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. Stay 1 night in Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 6: Glaciers - Christchurch

Travel north 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.
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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.

Trains, Fiords and Glaciers route map
  • Coach transport
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • Taieri Gorge Train Journey
  • Milford Sound Cruise including picnic lunch
  • Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
  • TranzAlpine Train Journey

Departures Daily

Cost per person 1 Oct 2011 to 30 Sep 2012
Bronze
Twin:   NZD1,849
Single: NZD2,579
Triple:  NZD1,799
Silver
Twin:   NZD2,079
Single: NZD3,809
Triple:  NZD1,939
Gold
Twin:   NZD2,229
Single: NZD3,199
Triple:  NZD2,019
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
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Taieri Gorge train on Hindon Viaduct