A memorable encounter featuring both the highlights and hidden gems of New Zealand's South Island.

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 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 taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, aboard a cruise on the Sound,  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.