4 Day Southern Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch and Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown | La Vacanza Travel

4 Day Southern Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch and Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown

Duration: 4 days
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown
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  • 4 days
  • Queenstown
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the scenic beauty and natural wonders of the South Islands mountains, lakes and glaciers in four days. Explore the West Coast Glaciers, enjoy the sights on the renowned TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey and spend a night at Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain!

This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Itinerary

Day 1: Enjoy a scenic coach journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier

Stop At: Franz Josef, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast Region, South Island
Leaving Queenstown, travel past picturesque scenery of massive mountain peaks and crystal-clear blue lakes. Travel across the Haast Pass to the other side of the Southern Alps, the landscape changes dramatically. Welcome to the wild and wonderful West Coast, a remote and unspoiled region. Wind your way past native rainforest, rocky coastlines and powerful waterfalls. Your journey concludes in the village of Franz Josef, your base for exploration of the area.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
You will be met by a representative from Glacier Shuttles and taken on a short tour to view the glacier from the end of the road. Here you will have the opportunity to walk around and view the glacier from a viewing platform or enjoy one of the short walks available in this area.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Choose from a Premium Motel or 4-Star Hotel

Day 2: Franz Josef to Greymouth and take the famous TranzAlpine train to Christchurch

Stop At: Mawhera Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre, 164 Mackay Street, Greymouth 7805 New Zealand
Today you’ll head north through the historic gold mining region of Hokitika. Known for its Greenstone (Pounamu) this seaside town has a rich history dating back to the 1860’s. Continue on to Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast and the starting point for the next leg of your journey - the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth, Troup Drive, Addington, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Considered one of the world's great train journeys, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train takes you from Greymouth to Christchurch. You'll travel across the South Island from the west to the east coast through Arthur's Pass National Park. From the comfort of your carriage see lush beech forest, deep river valleys and the spectacular peaks of the Southern Alps. Descend to the windswept Canterbury Plains before arriving in the city of Christchurch.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
Christchurch is known as the gateway to the South Island. Boasting a plethora of activities both inside and outside the town centre.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Choose from a Premium Motel or 4-Star Hotel

Day 3: Christchurch to beautiful Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

Stop At: Mount Cook Alpine Memorial, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7999 New Zealand
Depart Christchurch in the morning and travel through the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, where you can see the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd as it stands in solitude next to the vibrant blue waters. Leaving Tekapo, continue into the Southern Alps towards Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's tallest mountain.
The tour concludes on arrival at Mount Cook Village, where you can explore and soak up the views of Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island
At 3754 metres Aoraki-Mt. Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain, located deep in the heart of the Southern Alps. As well as its impressive beauty, Mt. Cook National Park is also home to a huge range of awe-inspiring sights and activities. There are many short hikes in and around the park and these are well signposted. The region is also considered to have one of the clearest night skies in the world and is one of the few gold-rated dark sky reserves worldwide.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Choose from a Premium Motel or 4-Star Hotel

Day 4: Spend the morning in Mt Cook National Park before heading back to Queenstown

Stop At: Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Depart Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park this afternoon and head south through the Mackenzie Country. You pass the Mackenzie Basin and head into Central Otago before approaching Queenstown, where the impressive Remarkables mountain range and beautiful Lake Wakatipu come into view. You will be dropped at your accommodation which will conclude your tour.

Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Return coach transport from Queenstown
  • Brief commentary on board coaches and tours
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Shuttle to view Franz Josef Glacier
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • Entry/Admission - TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth
  • Entry/Admission - Queenstown
  • Entry/Admission - Franz Josef Glacier

Exclusions
  • Meals unless specified
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

4 days


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