| EXPLORE NZ BY COACH OR SELF-DRIVE Glacierland 7 Days, 6 Nights Daily Departures # TT383 Tour Inclusions: Transport 6 nights accommodation Transfers within journey TranzAlpine Train Journey Skyline Gondola - Queenstown Milford Sound Cruise All tours are flexible. Pre and post tour accommodation and airport transfer packages available. Begin your journey traversing the island by rail and continue on to see for yourself the contrasting scenery of the East and West Coasts. Day 1: Christchurch - Glaciers Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur's Pass leads to the West Coast. From Greymouth, continue by coach along the coastal plain. Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.
Day 2: At the Glaciers A whole day is available for optional excursions on the Glacier.
Day 3: Glaciers - Queenstown Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. Continue through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.
Day 4: At Queenstown Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. This evening enjoy the Kiwi Haka Cultural show.
Day 5: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, aboard a cruise on the Sound, returning to Te Anau by evening. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.
Day 6: Te Anau - Dunedin This morning cross the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin “the Edinburgh of the South”. Stay 1 night in Dunedin.
Day 7: Dunedin - Christchurch Travel north through historic Oamaru, and seaside Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey. Accommodation: Accommodation has been chosen to fit our criteria of value for money, central locations, and guest services provided. All properties include TV and telephone in room and breakfast available on site. Our accommodation providers are fully informed of your travel arrangements and are happy to provide support and information during your stay. There are five levels of accommodation, offering you a choice that fits your budget and holiday requirements. BRONZE Clean, comfortable, value for money accommodation Qualmark rating 3, 3+ Star SILVER Tourist properties with full facilities on site. Qualmark rating 3+, 4 Star GOLD First class tourist properties providing excellent locations and services. Qualmark rating 4, 5 Star
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