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Southern Alps & Nature Tour

This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Begin your bespoke journey in Christchurch, where you’ll encounter New Zealand’s rarest wildlife, including the iconic Kiwi bird. Relax with a private punt along the Avon River, soaking in the sights of the garden city from the water. Travel to the majestic Southern Alps and wake to breathtaking views of Aoraki - Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak. Cruise among ancient glacial icebergs and marvel at the starlit skies in some of the clearest nightscapes in the Southern Hemisphere. In Queenstown, savour a gourmet dinner aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship and sip world-class wines amidst the stunning scenery of the Gibbston Valley. Take in the iconic panoramic views from the Skyline Gondola. Journey to the West Coast to unwind in a private hot tub, hidden within a lush rainforest. Witness the pristine beauty of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers on an unforgettable scenic tour. Cruise Lake Mapourika and stroll through an ancient Jurassic rainforest. Conclude your tailored adventure aboard the scenic TranzAlpine train, passing majestic mountains and serene lakes as you return to Christchurch. This curated journey promises indulgent luxury and unparalleled natural beauty, designed exclusively for you.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Included activity: Private Punting on the Christchurch Avon River

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Half Day Gibbston Wine Tour with Black NZ

Included activity: Gondola and Premium Buffet Dinner Experience with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

Included activity: Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: Cruise & Nature Walk with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Southern Alps & Nature Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 2: Meet some of the natives at Willowbank and enjoy a leisurely punt down the river
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 4: Follow the Lindis Pass leading into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Explore the wineries of Gibbston and then indulge in a dinner with a view!
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 6: Today is the stunning scenic drive to Franz Josef, upon arrival unwind in your own private tub
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 7: Explore the amazing glaciers and nature of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today