DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, you
will be met by our local representative and
privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – GLACIER REGION
Depart Christchurch on the Tranz Alpine train (seat
in coach passengers only) and travel beside the
Waimakariri River, over the Southern Alps and onto
the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before arriving
in Greymouth. Travel south along the rugged West
Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef
and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 3 - GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent
glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic
flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers.
Optional activities not included in the tour price.
(B)
DAY 4 - GLACIER REGION – WANAKA
Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain
ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass,
gateway to the World Heritage Westland National
Park. Continue around the shores of Lake Hawea to
arrive in Wanaka early afternoon. (B)
DAY 5 - WANAKA – QUEENSTOWN
This morning is free at your leisure – optional
activities include Puzzling World and scenic flights
or short walks (optional activities not included).
This afternoon continue to Queenstown. (B)
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional
attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy
jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola
rides and much more. Optional activities not
included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN – MT COOK
Travel south through Central Otago to Twizel before
travelling around Lake Pukaki and into Mt Cook
National Park. Optional activities at Mt Cook
include scenic flights, a glacier boat ride and the
Sir Edmund Hillary Centre. Optional activities not
included). Dinner is included at your hotel this
evening. (B,D)
DAY 8 - MT COOK – CHRISTCHURCH
Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo
to visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’. Continue
across the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in
Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure
transfer. We trust you enjoyed your Glaciers & Lakes
Vacation! (B)
