TranzAlpine Train

Collected from your accommodation and transferred to Christchurch Railway Station for the TranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps to Greymouth

Greymouth

The TranzAlpine train arrives in Greymouth and you will have time to briefly explore the township prior to departing by coach to Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Arriving in Franz Josef late afternoon and check into your hotel accommodation.

Franz Josef Glacier

Late afternoon collected from your accommodation and transferred into the terminal car park of the Franz Josef Glacier. A short walk through native bush takings you to a viewing area where you you can see the retreating glacier in the distance.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

This morning departing Franz Josef by road you will travel south along a narrow corridor of flat land with the magnificent South Alps on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. First stop in at the Westland National Park, a world heritage reserve.

Haast Pass

From the Westland National Park the tour continues through the Haast Pass, which forms part of the National Park and offers stunning scenery.

Lake Hawea

Your journey then takes across a saddle with Lake Wanaka on your right and Lake Hawera on you left and then the road travels along the shores of Lake Hawea.

Wanaka

The next stop is the township of Wanaka on the shores of Lake Wanaka with the magnificent southern alps as a back drop.

Queenstown

Your destination for today. Queenstown with its scenic beauty nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and renown as the adventure capital of the world.

Lake Wakatipu

Departing Queenstown this morning by road initially travelling along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau

Te Anau

A comfort stop on route to Milford Sound at the Te Anau township of the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Travel by road from Te Anau through the Fiordland National Park with several wonderful photo stops on route including Mirror Lake and a view point over the Hollyford Valley.

Homer Tunnel

Prior to descending down from a high mountain pass into Milford Sound you will travel through the Homer Tunnel carved through the top of a mountain.

Milford Sound

On your arrival in Milford Sound you will enjoy a 2 hour nature cruise on the sound

Mitre Peak

Enjoy many highlights on the nature cruise including Mitre Peak, numerous waterfalls dropping from hanging valleys, marine life including dolphins and New Zealand fur seals, plus a picnic lunch being provided on the cruise for your enjoyment.

Lake Te Anau

Departing Milford Sound mid afternoon for your return journey to Queenstown by road, stopping again on route in Te Anau on the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to being returned to your Queenstown accommodation in the early evening.

Skyline Queenstown

On this your free day in Queenstown enjoy on or more of the wonderful attractions the township has to offer, such as The Skyline Gondola, The Shotover Jet, TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak, A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.

Cromwell

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road and travel via the the central Otago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.

Dunedin

Dunedin the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and known as the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights

Dunedin Railways

This afternoon you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this magnificent city and its heritage. The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.

Larnach Castle & Gardens

Today you will get to experience the history, natural scenic beauty and the native wildlife unique to this area. from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.

Otago Peninsula

From Larnach Castle you will travel by road to Taiaroa Heads at the end of the peninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.

Taiaroa Head

Cruising around the Taiaroa Heads you are likely to view while enjoying this nature cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.

Dunedin

You will return to Dunedin cruising up the length of the harbour to Dunedin City where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.

This the final day of your 7 day tour travels from Dunedin to Christchurch by road. You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.

Timaru

From Oamaru you will continue north to the township of Timaru where you will have another brief stop.

Christchurch

Early afternoon you will return to the city of Christchurch where your 7 day tour commenced. On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.