Trains Fiords and Glaciers Train

6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

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Treat yourself to a six-day trip to the awe-inspiring fiords, dramatic glaciers and top-rated scenic rail routes of New Zealand's South Island. On this round-trip from Christchurch, travel by coach and aboard the TranzAlpine passenger trains, enjoy a Milford Sound Cruise, soar above Lake Wakatipu on the Queenstown Skyline Gondola and take a complimentary shuttle to the Franz Josef Glacier lookout point. There is also plenty of time to explore at your own leisure, what more could you want!?

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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3-Star Hotels

From$3,385.60Per Person

What's included in 6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Day 1 | Take a scenic coach journey from Christchurch to Dunedin

Otepoti Dunedin isite Visitor Information

Accommodation

Your choice of standard 3-star or superior 4-star accommodation

Day 2 | Journey West from Dunedin to Te Anau

Te Anau

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Accommodation

Your choice of standard 3-star or superior 4-star accommodation

Inclusions

  • Return coach transport from Christchurch
  • Glacier Valley Shuttle
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Milford Sound Nature Cruise
  • Breif commentary on board coaches and tours
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Meals unless specified
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Gratuites
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meet the Intercity Coach departing Christchurch Bus Interchange at 07:45 this morning. Please arrive and check-in at least 15 minutes prior.

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Ticket Redemption

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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.

Operator

Discover New Zealand