8D7N Mountains to Sea Southern Alps and West Coast New Zealand (Seat In Coach)
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: Christchurch
- Product code: 7NMTSSIC
Traverse the magnificent Southern Alps and the Untamed West Coast on this wild and wonderful adventure.
This touring route takes in New Zealand's glacial past and celebrates a contrast of landscapes across the country's vast interior landscape and along its dramatic west coast..
CHRISTCHURCH - GREYMOUTH - FRANZ JOSEF - QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - MT COOK - TEKAPO - CHRISTCHURCH
Included in this tour:
- Exclusive Meet & Greet Arrival Transfer
- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Transfer
- Franz Josef Nature Tour
- Arrowtown & Around Tour
- Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Lunch
- Queenstown/Mt Cook/Christchurch Tour
- Airport Transfers
Private Touring can be arranged upon request
Price List :
[1 May 2024 – 30 September 2024]
Standard Hotels
Twin / Double $ 2698 | Single $ 4168 | Triple $ 2378
Superior Hotels
Twin / Double $ 2968 | Single $ 4718 | Triple $ 2548
First Class Hotels
Twin / Double $ 3128 | Single $ 4988 | Triple $ 2638
Option to add on breakfast $ 208 per person
[1
October 2024 – 30 April 2025]
Standard Hotels
Twin / Double $ 2868 | Single $ 4438 | Triple $ 2538
Superior Hotels
Twin / Double $ 3168 | Single $ 4998 | Triple $ 2678
First Class Hotels
Twin / Double $ 3298 | Single $ 5288 | Triple $ 2798
Option to add on breakfast $ 228 per person
DAY 1 (Fri,Sat,Mon,Wed only) Arrive Christchurch
Please note: Departures must be Fri, Sat, Mon or Wed to meet the reduced West Coast transport schedule..
On arrival, you will be met on arrival and privately transferred to your accommodation.
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
DAY 2 Christchurch - Greymouth
Transfer to the Christchurch Railway station for the Tranz Alpine train crossing the vast expanses of the Canterbury Plains, through the dramatic gorge of the Waimakariri River to Arthur’s Pass National Park. On arrival in Greymouth, you will be met and transferred to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes for a short self-guided walk to view the fascinating pancake-shaped rock formations before being delivered to your accommodation. Overnight: Greymouth
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
DAY 3
Greymouth - Franz Josef
A temperate climate at a low altitude makes Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers among the most convenient to visit in the world. Steep valleys bear scars from where glaciers have retreated and advanced over millennia and here, the ice age is still underway.
Transfer to Franz Josef today and enjoy an afternoon tour exploring Glacier Country and the majestic West Coast temperate rainforest with your guide on a nature tour. Overnight: Franz Josef
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Day 4 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat only)
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Please Note: This service currently only operates Mon, Tue, Thu Sat.
This morning you will be collected from your accommodation for your transfer through wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on the journey to Queenstown.
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Overnight: Queenstown.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
DAY 5
Queenstown
The morning is free to become acquainted with Queenstown and perhaps add one of the endless optional activities on offer. Then make your way to the Station Building, downtown Queenstown for your guided tour to the charming historic Arrowtown and surrounding vistas. Choose to stay in Queenstown for the evening or return transfer to your accommodation. Overnight: Queenstown
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
DAY 6
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today's stunning tour takes you past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea. Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces before returning to shore. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your coach return to downtown Queenstown. Lunch is included. Duration: approx.12 hours. Overnight: Queenstown
DAY 7
Queenstown - Mt Cook/Tekapo - Christchurch
Departing Queenstown, your passionate driver guide will bring todays journey to life, sharing stories and rich background knowledge. Pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell, following beautiful Lake Dunstan and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district alongside magnificent turquoise blue lake framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village where you have some free time. Leaving Mt Cook it’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby. Your driver guide will point them out on the journey to Lake Tekapo where you will make a stop close to the popular Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on through the amazing countryside to Christchurch. Duration: approx.13 hours. Overnight: Christchurch
PLEASE NOTE: Tours to Mt Cook do not operate daily. Depending on the dates of travel, an itinerary adjustment may be required.
DAY 8
Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Christchurch Airport.
