Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea • Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train
Departs every day - flexible independent travel
This suggested tour costs from NZD$688 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Queenstown, finishes in Christchurch
2 days/1 nights
Hotel 4 star
Customisable? YES
Viewed 90 times in the last 7 days
All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
All breakfasts
Leaving Queenstown, travel by luxury coach through the stunning scenery of the South Island. You will pass by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Dunstan, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. After a morning tea break in Makarora on the border of Mount Aspiring World Heritage Park, you'll travel through the Haast Pass, journeying through native beech forest and over the Southern Alps, before emerging on the West Coast, arriving in the afternoon at the small village of Franz Josef.
From here you can explore the world famous Franz Josef Glacier.
You will be met at your accommodation by a representative from Glacier Shuttles and taken on a short tour to view the glacier. Your shuttle vehicle will transfer you up the Franz Josef valley to the road end. Here you will have the opportunity to walk to view the glacier from a viewing platform. Or enjoy one of the short walks available in this area. You will be returned to your accommodation by the Glacier Valley Shuttles.
Your accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Only a breath away from the Franz Josef Glacier, Scenic Hotel is located in the heart of Franz Josef Village. Here you will find all of the amenities you would expect, as well as being close to the shops, restaurants and activities on offer in the beautiful Westland region.This morning travel north through the small townships of Whataroa and Harihari. Stop at the Bushman's Centre for refreshments and a chance to experience a bit of West Coast humour. Continue through the township of Ross, which in the late 1800s was the centre of one of New Zealand's richest alluvial goldfields. On arrival in Hokitika there is time to purchase lunch and explore the town centre.
Continue onto Greymouth Railway Station from where you catch the world famous TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Considered one of the world's great train journeys, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train takes you from Greymouth to Christchurch. You'll travel across the South Island from the west to the east coast through Arthur's Pass National Park. From the comfort of your carriage see lush beech forest, deep river valleys and the spectacular peaks of the Southern Alps. Descend to the windswept Canterbury Plains before arriving in the city of Christchurch.
Starts | Status | Twin/Double (2 people sharing) | Single occupancy | You save | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 21, 2021
(Thursday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 22, 2021
(Friday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 23, 2021
(Saturday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 24, 2021
(Sunday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 25, 2021
(Monday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 26, 2021
(Tuesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 27, 2021
(Wednesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 28, 2021
(Thursday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 29, 2021
(Friday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 30, 2021
(Saturday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Jan 31, 2021
(Sunday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 1, 2021
(Monday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 2, 2021
(Tuesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 3, 2021
(Wednesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 4, 2021
(Thursday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 5, 2021
(Friday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 6, 2021
(Saturday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 7, 2021
(Sunday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 8, 2021
(Monday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 9, 2021
(Tuesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 10, 2021
(Wednesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 11, 2021
(Thursday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 12, 2021
(Friday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 13, 2021
(Saturday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 14, 2021
(Sunday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 15, 2021
(Monday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 16, 2021
(Tuesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 17, 2021
(Wednesday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 18, 2021
(Thursday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 19, 2021
(Friday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |
Feb 20, 2021
(Saturday) |
Check with us
|
NZD$804
|
NZD$1,044
|
save
NZD$0pp
|
Enquire Book |