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3-Day Queenstown to Christchurch with TranzAlpine

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Overview

Embark on a three-day New Zealand trip from Queenstown to Christchurch including the West Coast Glaciers and the TranzAlpine Train.

From the mountains to the sea, you won’t want to miss any of the wonderful scenery of this region of the South Island of New Zealand as you sit back and relax on coaches and trains.

Be prepared for active adventure, relaxation and family fun all against the backdrop of spectacular New Zealand scenery!
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Journey from Queenstown to Fox Glacier

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Journey from Queenstown to Fox Glacier

Today, your New Zealand trip will see the majestic Southern Alps, picturesque lakes and the wild beauty of the West Coast on a journey from Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Accompanied by a guide, you'll pass man-made Lake Dunstan outside Cromwell, beautiful Lake Wanaka and its neighbouring Lake Hawea. Entering Mount Aspiring National Park, follow the historic route used by Māori and journey through the Haast Pass, vast rainforests and rugged mountain tops before arriving in the Fox Glacier village.

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    Accommodation

    Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lake WanakaOptional Activity

    Haast PassOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Queenstown to Fox Glacier

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    Destinations

    Otago

    Fox Glacier

Day 2

Explore the West Coast Glacier Region

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Explore the West Coast Glacier Region

The mighty Fox is the largest and longest of the magnificent West Coast glaciers. Remarkably, it ends in a temperate rainforest, 250 metres above sea level only twelve kilometres from the sea. There are more peaks at the head of the Fox Glacier than in any other valley in New Zealand. On a leisurely guided walk to the terminal face of the glacier, you'll venture right up to the face of the ice where you'll be able to view the cave from which the Fox River emerges.

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    Accommodation

    Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fox GlacierOptional Activity

    Fox Guides Walk to the Terminal of the Fox Glacier

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    Destinations

    Fox Glacier

Day 3

Fox Glacier to Greymouth & Take the Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch

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Fox Glacier to Greymouth & Take the Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch

This morning, you'll travel north through the small townships of Whataroa and Harihari. Pass through the township of Ross, once the centre of one of New Zealand's richest alluvial goldfields. Upon arrival in Greymouth, you'll board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Christchurch. Considered one of the world's great train journeys, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train takes you from Greymouth to Christchurch passing lush beech forest, deep river valleys and the spectacular peaks of the Southern Alps.

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    Activities

    TranzAlpine Scenic Train Greymouth to Christchurch

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    Transportations

    Bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouth

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    Destinations

    Fox Glacier

    Greymouth

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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