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 PUNAKAIKI GREYMOUTH
Depart Christchurch on the renowned Tranz Alpine
Train (seat in coach passengers only), over the
Southern Alps to Greymouth. On arrival in Greymouth,
continue by coach to Punakaiki to view the Pancake
Rocks, magnificent limestone formations carved over
millions of years. (B)
DAY 3 - GREYMOUTH GLACIER REGION
Depart Greymouth and travel south along the Scenic
West Coast, with views of both the Southern Alps and
the Tasman Sea. Stop at Hokitika enroute where you
can view greenstone carvers & glass blowers at work.
View Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glaciers and nearby
Lake Matheson, formed some 14,000 years ago from
trapped ice. On calm days, the still waters provide
brilliant reflections of Mts. Cook and Tasman. (B)
DAY 4 - GLACIER REGION QUEENSTOWN
Depart the Glacier Region today through spectacular
mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Haast
Pass, Gateway to World Heritage Westland National
Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to
Queenstown. (B)
DAY 5 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 6 - QUEENSTOWN MT COOK CHRISTCHURCH
Travel through the Central Otago region to Mt Cook,
or as known in Maori Aoraki, the cloud piercer.
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to
arrive in Christchurch. (B)
DAY 7 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure
transfer or the return of your rental car. (B)
