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A lake surrounded by forested mountains with a sailboat on the water. 1
A train crossing a bridge over a river with snow-capped mountains in the background. 3
A road lined with parked cars and a motel sign. 4
A glacier in a mountainous valley with rocky terrain and green vegetation. 5
By Canterbury Leisure Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp23.164.657 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • 5 full days to explore the South Island's natural splendours
    • Sights include Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook & the Kawarau Gorge
    • Cruise beneath Mitre Peak on the world-famous Milford Sound
    • Franz Josef Glacier viewing platform -Westland National Park
    • TranzAlpine Train journey Greymouth - Christchurch

Activity location

  • Athol Street
    • Queenstown, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Distinction Hotel
    • 14 Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Triple Room Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Select this option for Triple Room Accommodation (3 Travellers)

Price is per person.

If you are a Single Traveller you must select the single accommodation option.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
Rp23.164.657 x 3 AdultsRp69.493.971
Total
Price is Rp69.493.971
Until Thu, 29 Oct

Twin/Double Room Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Select this option for twin room accommodation. Price is per person. If you are a Single Traveller you must select the single accommodation option.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
Rp28.278.268 x 2 AdultsRp56.556.536
Total
Price is Rp56.556.536
Until Thu, 29 Oct

Single Room Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Select this option for a private single room. Select this option if you are a single person travelling by yourself.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp39.016.850 x 1 AdultRp39.016.850
Total
Price is Rp39.016.850
Until Thu, 29 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    5-day Independent Travel Package of the South Island
  • Inclusions
    National Park entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Guided cruise on Milford Sound with boxed picnic lunch
  • Inclusions
    TranzAlpine Train Journey
  • Inclusions
    Overnight accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Transport
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Exclusions
    All meals not listed as Inclusions

Know before you book

    • Four-star accommodation
    • The tour departs Christchurch at 7.00am on Day 1 and finishes at approximately 7.00pm on Day 5.
    • Independent Travel Package- this is not a Group Tour - you travel with local suppliers, and different people each day
    • The coach service provided this is a full-size tour coach
    • Tour may operate in Reverse

What you can expect

  • Day One: Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown

    Depart Christchurch at 7.00am and travel by coach across Canterbury Plains and the MacKenzie Country via Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park. Arrive at the Hermitage Mount Cook early afternoon. Enjoy spectacular alpine scenery with New Zealand's largest mountain, Mt Cook, and the Southern Alps as your backdrop. Mid-afternoon continues to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, via Linda’s Pass, Lake Dunstan, Cromwell, and the Kawarau Gorge.

    Accommodation: Queenstown - 4 Star Standard

    Day Two: Milford Sounds Day Excursion

    Travel by coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. From the Homer Tunnel emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound Nature Cruise for an unforgettable experience and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord before returning to Queenstown.

    Accommodation: Queenstown - 4 Star standard

    Day Three: Queenstown

    A free day at leisure in Queenstown to either simply explore this most beautiful township or enjoy one of the many activities that are on offer.

    Accommodation: Queenstown - 4 Star standard

    Day Four: Queenstown – Haast Pass – Franz Josef

    Travel along the shores of Lake Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass: Gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native rainforests, and lakes to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. The Franz Josef Glacier is 11km in length and more than 7,000 years old. Its terminal face creaks and arches over the cave from which the river emerges. This living ‘river of ice’ is a must-see for any visitor to New Zealand.

    Accommodation: Franz Josef - 4 Star standard

    Day Five: Franz Josef – Greymouth – Christchurch

    Today continues along the rugged West Coast to Greymouth, once the site of thousands of diggers and miners during the historic gold strikes of the 1860s. From Greymouth, journey over the Southern Alps through Arthurs Pass and on to Christchurch by the TranzAlpine train. This train journey is renowned as one of the top ten train journeys in the world. Arrive into Christchurch approximately 7.00pm, where your Great Southern Circle journey concludes.

    Accommodation: Not included after the tour completion

Location

Activity location

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    Athol Street
    • Queenstown, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Distinction Hotel
    • 14 Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand