2 Day West Coast Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train: Christchurch to Queenstown
A great way to experience the extraordinary TranzAlpine train journey and visit the West Coast glaciers. Hailed as one of the greatest train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine train journey will take your breath away! Scenic highlights include views from the train, the wild West Coast, visiting Franz Josef Glacier, seeing Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and of course arriving at bustling Queenstown!
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: Christchurch to Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth and continue on to Franz Josef
Greymouth
Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation
Day 2 | Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Haast Pass
Queenstown
Inclusions
- All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
- Breif commentary on transport
- Shuttle to Glacier Valley (may not be available May-Sep)
- One nights accommodation in Franz Josef
- TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Gratuities
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Meals unless specified
- Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
- 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
- Board the TranzAlpine train and start your journey to Greymouth
End Points
- The tour will drop you off in central Queenstown
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.
