8 day South Island Encounter
An introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers. Highlights are the renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey and the Ko Tane Maori Experience.
- Price From: pp based on low season, based on quad share
- Travel Queenstown to Queenstown over 8 days / 7 night(s)
- Accommodation Style: Motels. Lots more options available. Enquire here
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- Can this tour package be customised? YES - just enquire here
Included with this tour
Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
Includes: 1 dinner
Includes: Private train station transfers
Includes: Private airport transfers
Includes: Shuttle to Glacier Valley (may not be available May-Sep)
Includes: TranzAlpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Includes: Ko Tane Maori Experience and Kiwi Encounter
Includes: Discover Christchurch Double decker Highlights Tour
Includes: Glacier Explorers Tour, Mt Cook National Park
Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
Brief daily itinerary - see full detailed itinerary here
Day 1: Wecome to Queenstown, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 2: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys including a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise.
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 3: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by Newmans coach, take the shuttle to visit the Glacier.
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 4: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 5: Explore Christchurch and this evening experience Maori Culture at Ko Tane.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 6: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, this afternoon take a Glacier Explorers tour.
Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Day 7: This afternoon travel Mt Cook to Queenstown with Great Sights, take the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak for Dinner.
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 8: Explore more of Queenstown before your transfer to the airport.