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4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch
(1) Reviews
Canterbury
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Discover the scenic beauty and natural wonders of the south islands mountains, lakes and glaciers in four days! Explore Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers and top it off with the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey.
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.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3 nights accommodation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
TranzAlpine Train
Franz Josef Glacier Valley Shuttle
Milford Sound Cruise day tour
Stop at Mt Cook National Park
Breif commentary on board coaches and tours
Meals unless specified
Gratuities
Pre and post tour accommodation
Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
Meeting Points
Departure
Christchurch Central City
Pick up from your inner city accommodation. Please advise your Christchurch accommodation at the time of booking. Please note that the usual pick-up point will be in central Christchurch.
Return
Christchurch Railway Station
4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch
(1) Reviews
Canterbury
About
Discover the scenic beauty and natural wonders of the south islands mountains, lakes and glaciers in four days! Explore Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers and top it off with the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey.
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.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3 nights accommodation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
TranzAlpine Train
Franz Josef Glacier Valley Shuttle
Milford Sound Cruise day tour
Stop at Mt Cook National Park
Breif commentary on board coaches and tours
Meals unless specified
Gratuities
Pre and post tour accommodation
Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
Meeting Points
Departure
Christchurch Central City
Pick up from your inner city accommodation. Please advise your Christchurch accommodation at the time of booking. Please note that the usual pick-up point will be in central Christchurch.
Return
Christchurch Railway Station
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
3 Stops
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Lake Tekapo
This tour starts in the stunning city of Christchurch. As you drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights. Departing Christchurch you will make your way through the impressive Canterbury plains with plenty of amazing New Zealand farmland and countryside to see along the way to Geraldine. Arriving in this quaint town you will stop for a quick morning tea. Exiting Geraldine you head towards the famous blue lakes of Lake Tekapo and as you come over the hill you will be stunned by amazing views of the lake. Once in the township of Tekapo you will have time to explore the very popular Church of the Good Shepherd, see the Mackenzie sheep-dog and get those Instagram worthy shots of Lake Tekapo before continuing on to Aoraki/Mount Cook.
3 hours
2
Aoraki/Mt. Cook
On the way to Aoraki National Park, take in views of Lake Pukaki, one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Stop for some amazing photos or just to marvel at the sight that you are beholding. While in the national park you have 2.5 hours free time to enjoy free walks and hikes or one of the extra optional activities.
One recommendation during your free time is the Tasman Glacier Lake walk and viewpoint. Icebergs can usually be seen floating in the lake in summer, and in winter, the lake freezes over. The track leads through the glacier’s old terminal moraines with amazing views of the glacier, river and lake. Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, you should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level.
4 hours
3
Queenstown
Farewelling Aoraki/Mount Cook Village and making your way back to Queenstown you will stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand. From here you will be climbing in altitude, through the Lindis Pass, which has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps. Nearing Queenstown you then make your way through the stunning Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. From here it just a 20 minute ride into Queenstown CBD where you will be dropped at your accommodation.
