4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch

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From NZD 1865

4.2
17 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Picturesque mountains, deep fiords and icy glaciers - this is New Zealand's South Island. See for yourself on a four-day independent tour highlighting this scenic region. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki and Mount Cook. From Queenstown enjoy a day tour to Milford Sound with a two hour nature cruise on the fiord. From Queenstown it is then a days travel up the West Coast to Franz Josef and Franz Josef Glacier. On the final day of the tour the journey takes you to Greymouth where you will board the TranzAlpine Train for your return to Christchurch.

Additional Info

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

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Please note that this tour is an independent tour and you may be traveling with a different driver/guide and group each day

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Tour may operate in Reverse

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

TranzAline Train from Greymouth to Christchurch

Air-conditioned vehicle

3-nights accommodation

Milford Sound Cruise

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Options

Triple Share

4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation
Pickup included

Twin Share

4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch in twin share accommodation
Pickup included

Single Room

4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch in a single room
Pickup included

Operated by Leisure Tours

Reviews

4.2

17 reviews

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  • New Zealand Adventure

    Arthur G,

    Jan 26, 2025

    5.0

    This is my first experience booking a travel tour. I have to admit it does take much of the guess work getting from one location to another. I was impressed with the logistics of lining up all of the necessities for such an adventure. All of the hotels, tour buses, taxis, excursions are plainly identified in the itenary. That made the tour less stressful. The hotel rooms were very comfortable and quiet. I was pleased. The tour guides were full of information for all of the stops we made. Everyone was so friendly. I think it is a New Zealand trademark. The cruise in Milford Sound was amazing, a boat ride I will always remember. Thank you.

  • Good experience

    Louise B,

    Dec 1, 2024

    4.0

    Everything was as promised. Coach drivers were courteous and prompt. There were a couple of issues of miscommunication, but nothing drastic

  • New Zealand circle tour

    Stay02134793187,

    Jan 27, 2019

    4.0

    The sights were great but I had not planned on such long "sitting on the bus" type days. The weather was rainy (not the tours fault), but it did not help the views The rain had caused some damage to the transalpine train so we had to continue on the bus. Again, some long days.

  • This tour arranges everything...

    YAHUI S,

    Feb 13, 2018

    5.0

    This tour arranges everything including hotel pick up /drop off, coach, train tickets and accommodation. Everyday we just sit back and relax and there is always someone taking care of you. The 'one million dollars' view from queenstown to milford sound is so amazing that you won't be disappointed.

  • This is a good way to see the South...

    Terry L,

    Jan 18, 2017

    5.0

    This is a good way to see the South Island on a short stay. The bus drivers were quite good at explaining what we were seeing as well as giving us a general history of New Zealand. We even got a partly guided tour from one Inter City driver that was not part of the package.