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Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train

This 3 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Christchurch.

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

From Queenstown you’ll travel via the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast.  With 2 nights in Franz Josef you'll have time to enjoy the lush forest and glacier landscape, or even a glacier adventure of your choosing (scenic flight, anybody?) On day three, depart Franz Josef and continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth, where you’ll catch the world renowned TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Itinerary summary for: Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train

Day 1: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 2: Explore the West Coast Glacier region
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Franz Josef to Greymouth, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch