9 day Southern Experience

An incredibly popular package, this tour travels the coastline from Christchurch to Dunedin with an afternoon to explore the 'Edinburgh of the South', In the evening sample the delights of the historic Speights Brewery. Cross the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Par where you visit the glow-worm caves. 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 and a soak in the hot pools. 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, based on quad share
• Travel Christchurch to Christchurch over 9 days / 8 night(s)
• Accommodation Style: Motels. 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: 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

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.