Price pp from:

$2,200
TranzAlpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown

TranzAlpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown

Christchurch

Queenstown

3 days, 2 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $2,200 pp

Tour overview

From Christchurch you’ll cross the Southern Alps on board the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train. On reaching the ruggedly beautiful West Coast you’ll follow the coastline south to Franz Josef where you’ll spend the next two nights. From your base in Franz Josef you’ll have time to explore the pristine wilderness of Westland Tai Poutini National Park and the fabulous glaciers. Leaving the glacier region you’ll continue south through the stunning Haast Pass to the Southern Lakes region and the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown.

Tour highlights & inclusions

3 days / 2 nights

Christchurch

Queenstown

Motels
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
  • Greymouth Train Station to Franz Josef with Hokitika Scenic Tours
  • Franz Josef to Queenstown with Glacier Shuttles

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Price pp from

NZD $2,200

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

The early morning departure is rewarded with incredible scenery today onboard the TranzAlpine Scenic Train. Considered one of the world's great train journeys, it travels between the East Coast, Christchurch and the West Coast, Greymouth. From your carriage, you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. The train then climbs into the Southern Alps passing through small settlements and Arthur's Pass National Park before descending through the lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth, a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the West Coast glaciers.

Bright blue river flowing through green forest with rocky banks and mountains under a clear sky.

Accommodation

Two-story motel building with balconies and parking in front, with a green mountain behind.
Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Kiwirail Operating on Certain Days

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Tour highlights

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Bright blue river flowing through green forest with rocky banks and mountains under a clear sky.

Greymouth Train Station to Franz Josef with Hokitika Scenic Tours

White Glacier Shuttles & Charters bus with trailer parked by a lake with trees and hills in background.

Franz Josef to Queenstown with Glacier Shuttles

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