9 day Coast to Coast

This is one of our most popular 9 day South Island touring itineraries. Travel the coastline from Christchurch to Dunedin with an afternoon to explore the 'Edinburgh of the South'. Cross the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Then visit Milford Sound and a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise. Return to Queenstown for 2 nights and a full day to explore at your leisure. Your journey continues north to the rugged West Coast and the unique Franz Josef region. A full day to fully enjoy the regions walks and unique activities. Then its onto Greymouth where you board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train for your return across the Southern Alps to Christchurch.

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• Price From: pp pp based on low season, triple share
• Travel Christchurch to Christchurch over 9 days / 8 night(s)
• Accommodation Style: Hotel 4 star. Lots more options available. Enquire here
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Included with this tour

Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package

Includes: All breakfasts

Includes: Private train station transfers

Includes: Private airport transfers

Includes: TranzAlpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch

Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch.
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Christchurch to Dunedin by Intercity coach.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Day 3: Dunedin to Te Anau.
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 4: Te Anau to Milford Sound including a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise (with picnic lunch), then back to Queenstown.
Accommodation: Hotel St. Moritz Queenstown

Day 5: Free day to enjoy Queenstown.
Accommodation: Hotel St. Moritz Queenstown

Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 7: Free day to explore Franz Josef and the Glaciers.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 8: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch.
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 9: Depart Christchurch.