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Franz Josef Glacier flowing through mountain valley with river and green forest under blue sky
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Southern National Parks Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $3,585 pp

Tour overview

Your adventure begins in Ōtautahi / Christchurch before you head into the heart of the Southern Alps to witness the grandeur of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. After exploring the alpine tracks, you will travel to Tāhuna / Queenstown for a mix of leisure and a spectacular nature cruise through Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. The route then leads you north to the ancient ice of Franz Josef Glacier, where the rainforest meets the sea. Finally, board the iconic TranzAlpine train in Greymouth for a world-class rail journey back across the divide to the Garden City.

Tour highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
2 lunches

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
  • Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included
  • Aoraki-Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi
  • Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

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NZD $3,585

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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

Welcome to Christchurch City

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it is known for its wide tree lined avenues and lush gardens. A great way to explore the city or easy way to see the sights or ride the historic trams across town to the renowned botanic gardens and the unique cardboard Transitional Cathedral, that's right it is built of cardboard!

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Two-story manor building with garden, flowering plants, and benches outside on a sunny day.
Merivale Manor

Activities

Cheeky Kiwi operating on certain days

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

Tour highlights

Road through grassland valley with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with clouds.

Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

Snow-covered Mount Cook reflected in a peaceful lake with grassy hills in foreground under clear blue sky.

Aoraki-Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Tour bus on winding road through green valley with tall rocky mountains in the background.

Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Hiker with backpack standing on rock looking at tall waterfall surrounded by dense forest.

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

Calm lake with forest trees and snow-covered mountains reflected on water under clear sky.

Franz Josef to Christchurch Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika - Lunch Included

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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