Christchurch

This morning you will depart Christchurch by road, initially travelling via the Canterbury Plains and through the foothills of the Southern Alps to Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Arriving Lake Tekapo your first stop will be at the Church of the Good Sheppard where you will have some magnificent photo opportunities of the Church with the lake as a back drop. There will be then time to have some refreshments in the township if required.

Lake Pukaki

From Lake Tekapo the tour then continues along the shoreline of Lake Pukaki, providing you with some great views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps on a clear day, through to Mount Cook

Mt. Cook Village

Arriving at Mt Cook Village mid afternoon which is located at the base of Mount Cook, Australia's highest mountain. There will be time here for lunch prior to continuing on to Queenstown.

Twizel

From Mount Cook the tour continues into to Twizel and then through Omarama and the Lindis Pass.

Lindis Pass

Travelling through the Lindis Pass which is snow covered for much of the year you will reach the submit which is the highest point of your travel through the Southern Alps. From the Lindis Pass the tour continues along the shores of Lake Dunstan to Cromwell

Cromwell

Cromwell is famous for its fruit orchards which are in full production during the summer months

Kawarau River

From Cromwell the tour follows the Kawarau River through the River Gorge to the Gibbston valley renown as main wine growing area in New Zealand and then onto the famous old suspension bridge with AJ Hacketts world renown bungy jumping.

Queenstown

The tour will arrive Queenstown Lake afternoon your destination for today. Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand

Lake Wakatipu

This morning you will depart Queenstown for Milford Sound, initially travelling by road along the shore line of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston and then onto Te Anau

Lake Te Anau

Arriving Lake Te Anau mid morning there will be time for a refreshment stop in the township prior to proceeding onto Milford

From Te Anau you will travel into the Fiordland National Park with photo stops on route at Mirror lakes and other places of interest

Homer Tunnel

Prior to travelling into Milford Sound you will travel through the Homer Tunnel which has been carved through the top of a mountain to create the only road access to this famous sound.

Milford Sound

Arriving Milford Sound you will join a two hour nature cruise on the sound with full commentary and a picnic lunch

Te Anau

Mid afternoon departing Milford Sound you will retrace your steps through the Fiordland National Park to Te Anau where again there will be a refreshment stop in the township prior to continuing onto Queenstown

Queenstown

Early Evening arrive back in Queenstown your destination for this the second day of your four day tour.

Queenstown

This morning depart Queenstown by road for your journey today through to Franz Josef

Wanaka

Your first stop today in the township of Wanaka nestled on the shores of Lake Wanaka with a magnificent mountain back drop which is snow covered for much of the year. There will be time for a refreshment break here if required.

Lake Hawea

From Wanaka the tour proceeds along the shores of Lake Hawea prior to entering the Haast Pass and the Westland National Park

Haast Pass

Travel through the remote Haast Pass with magnificent mountain, river and lake views on route.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

The tour will travel through the remote Westland National Park with rain forest, rugged mountain rivers and a narrow strip of land separating the mountain from the sea.

Franz Josef

The tour arrives Franz Josef late afternoon your destination for today the location of tonights accommodation

Franz Josef Glacier

From your accommodation you will be collected and transferred into the car park at the old base of the Franz Josef Glacier. As the glacier has retreated the terminal of the Glacier is now sound distance from the car park. However, a short 15 minute easy walk through native bush brings you to a viewing area where you can see the glacier in the distance. You will then be transferred back to your accommodation

Franz Josef

Departing Franz Josef this morning by road you will travel north to the township of Greymouth.

Greymouth

Arriving Greymouth there will be time to have a look around the township and have some lunch if required prior to boarding the TranzAlpine Train for your return to Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train

Early afternoon depart Greymouth by Transalpine train, renown to be one of the top 10 train journeys in the world. You will travel through the heart of the Southern Alps from the West Coast of the South Island to the East Coast of the South Island.

Christchurch

Arriving Christchurch early evening your tour will conclude with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation.

Hokitika

From Franz Josef the tour will continue further North up the ruggard West Coast of the South Island to Hokitika, founded in the 1860's during the New Zealand Gold Rush. There will be a brief stop in the township for refreshments and to have a look around the some the green stone shops for which the town is now famous.