5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch
Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, a glacier Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools and an unforgettable day trip to Fiordland for a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The perfect way to fit the best of the South Island into five day!
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
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What's included in 5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth and continue on to Franz Josef
Greymouth
Franz Josef
Accommodation
Day 2 | Experience an awe-inspiring Heli Hike and the beauty of Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Franz Josef Heli Hike
- Return coach transport from Christchurch
- Brief commentary on board coaches and tours
- TranzApline Scenic Train
- 4 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Milford Sound Nature Cruise
- Meals unless specified
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at the Train Station for an 08:15 departure. Please check-in at least 20 minutes prior and present yourself to the ticket office.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You will receive a printable itinerary prior to travel. This will be sent to you electronically through Discover New Zealand. Please get in touch via the booking portal if you have not received this within 7 days of your tour departure date. Exact tour departure times will be listed on this itinerary.
