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Arrive into Christchurch then cross the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine train. Explore the West Coast Glaciers before heading south to Queenstown. Venture into Milford Sound for a wonderful full day experience and cruise. The World Heritage area of Mt Cook National Park is also a highlight.

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  • Price From: pp pp based on low season, triple share
  • Travel Christchurch to Christchurch over 8 days / 7 night(s)
  • Accommodation Style: Hotel 3 star. Lots more options available. Enquire here
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Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package

Includes: All breakfasts

Includes: Shuttle to Glacier Valley (may not be available May-Sep)

Includes: TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth

Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise


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Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Christchurch to Greymouth by Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then to Franz Josef , Glacier shuttle .
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Free day to explore the glaciers at leisure.
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 4: Newmans coach Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: Day tour to Milford Sound including a nature cruise and picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Queenstown to Mt Cook National Park.
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 7: Explore Mt Cook National Park this morning and then onto Christchurch.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today.


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