8 Nights 9 Days

New Zeland

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Lakes & Glaciers

Cities : Christchurch, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Wanaka, Mt Cook

 

Day 1

ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, The Garden City, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Drive to your hotel.
 
Day 2

CHRISTCHURCH - GLACIER REGION
Depart Christchurch on the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel beside the Waimakariri River, over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthurs Pass before arriving in Greymouth. Travel south along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
 
Day 3

GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. (Optional activities not included in the tour price).
 
Day 4

GLACIER REGION - WANAKA
Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue around the shores of Lake Hawea to arrive in Wanaka early afternoon.
 
Day 5

WANAKA - QUEENSTOWN
This morning is free at your leisure - optional activities include Puzzling World and scenic flights or short walks (optional activities not included). This afternoon continue to Queenstown.
 
Day 6

QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. (Optional activities not included in the tour price).
 
Day 7

QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK
Travel south through Central Otago to Twizel before travelling around Lake Pukaki and into Mt Cook National Park. Optional activities at Mt Cook include scenic flights, a glacier boat ride and the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre. (Optional activities not included).
 
Day 8

MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue across the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch.
 
Day 9

DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today later departure.

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