2 Day West Coast Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train: Queenstown to Christchurch
Experience the very best of New Zealand on this two day West Coast adventure! Tour highlights include Queenstown, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, the wild West Coast and the world-famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train. Hailed as one of the greatest train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine Train will take your breath away on the journey to your final destination of Christchurch.
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 2 Day West Coast Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train: Queenstown to Christchurch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown
Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation
Day 2 | Franz Josef to Greymouth, then take the TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Christchurch
Mawhera Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre
Christchurch
Inclusions
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
- All transport as specified in this tour package (small group or semi-private tours)
- Breif commentary on transport
- Shuttle to Glacier Valley
- One nights accommodation in Franz Josef
- Meals unless specified
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Hotel drop-off on day two
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- The Great Sights Coach departs the Athol Street Bus Station at 08:10. Please meet your coach here 15 minutes prior to this. If your accommodation is a major hotel in the Queenstown CBD, it may be available for coach pick up prior. Please advise your Queenstown accommodation at the time of booking.
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.
