8D7N Mountains to Sea Southern Alps and West Coast New Zealand (SIC)
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: Christchurch
- Product code: 7NMTSSIC
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Valid for Travel: 01 May – 30 September 2025
Booking Deadline: Book by 31 July 2025
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8D7N Mountains to Sea Southern Alps and West Coast New Zealand
(Seat In Coach)
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.
Route: Christchurch - Greymouth - Franz Josef - Queenstown - Milford Sound - MT Cook - Tekapo - Christchurch
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch
OCT-APR operates: Daily
MAY-SEP operates: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat only except 06May-16Jul 2025 which operates Fri & Sat only.
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: Christchurch Tram Dinner
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: Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey, Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes
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: Fanz Josef Nature Tour Guided Walk
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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: Skyline Gondola Ride
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: Around Arrowtown Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool, KJet 60-minute Jet Boat ride
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
Today’s tour departs Queenstown through the stunning Kawarau Gorge and fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. The journey follows beautiful Lake Dunstan and meanders through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district, alongside magnificent turquoise blue lakes, 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. Make a stop close to the popular Church of the Good Shepherd sitting in solitude on the banks of Lake Tekapo before continuing through the amazing countryside to Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch
DAY 8: Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Christchurch Airport.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: Antarctic Centre
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
Pricing (Per person, in Singapore dollars)
Period: 1 May 2025 - 30 September 2025:
- Standard Hotels: Single $4,468 | Double $2,848 | Triple $2,428
- Superior Hotels: Single $4,918 | Double $3,068 | Triple $2,558
- First Class Hotels: Single $5,478 | Double $3,348 | Triple $2,808
- Optional breakfast add-on for the duration of this tour: $230 per person
Period: 1 October 2025 - 30 April 2026
- Standard Hotels: Single $4,638 | Double $3,008 | Triple $2,638
- Superior Hotels: Single $5,328 | Double $3,348 | Triple $2,818
- First Class Hotels: Single $5,658 | Double $3,518 | Triple $3,058
- Optional breakfast add-on for the duration of this tour: $230 per person
*All prices are subject to change without notice*
