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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 before you head to Queenstown for 2 nights and time to explore at your leisure. Take a guided boutique wine tour sampling the finest vintages of Central Otago. Your journey continues north to the rugged West Coast and the unique Franz Josef region. Enjoy the regions walks and unique activities including a helicopter trip to view the glaciers. Then board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train for your return across the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
Includes: Private train station transfers
Includes: Private airport transfers
Includes: TranzAlpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Includes: Speights heritage brewery tour
Includes: Queenstown Boutique half day wine tour
Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
Includes: Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
Includes: Entry to Glacier Hot Pools
Includes: Twin Glaciers Scenic Helicopter Flight, Franz Josef
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 2: Christchurch to Dunedin by Intercity coach. This evening tour the Speights brewery.
Accommodation: Cable Court Motel
Day 3: Dunedin to Te Anau. Take a tour to visit the glow-worm caves.
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau
Day 4: Te Anau to Milford Sound including a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise (with picnic lunch), then back to Queenstown.
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 5: Some free time in Queenstown. This afternoon head to the wineries and sample some fine Otago produce.
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 6: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier. A shuttle will take you to the glacier valley to enjoy some of the walks.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef
Day 7: Today you get to explore the glaciers from the air and weather permitting land your helicopter! Relax in the hot pools this evening.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef
Day 8: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 9: Depart Christchurch.