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Highlights of the South Island Tour

This 5 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

**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.

Your tour begins in the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown. From here, you will depart for Milford Sound, known famously for it's towering peaks, lush rainforest, numerous waterfalls, and playful wildlife. You'll arrive by coach, then board a modern and spacious vessel for your cruise along the fiord, before being transported back to your accommodation in Queenstown. The following morning, depart Queenstown again, this time northbound toward the untamed beauty of the West Coast, arriving in Franz Josef. Here, you'll have time to explore the small town and the famous Franz Josef Glacier at your leisure, consider booking a scenic flight (at additional expense). After a restful night sleep, depart Franz Josef and continue north along the West Coast toward Greymouth, eventually arriving at the train station. From here, embark on one of the world's great train journeys, The TranzAlpine Train. This journey will take you across Arthurs Pass, before arriving in the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch. After a transfer to your accommodation, the night is yours to enjoy. The next morning, depart Christchurch for Aoraki Mt Cook, home to the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Here, you'll have time to explore, again, consider booking a scenic flight (at additional expense). After your night in Mt Cook, you'll awake on the final day of your tour and board your coach transport back to Queenstown, where the journey draws to an end.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

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

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Christchurch to Aoraki/Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Mt Cook to Queenstown Day Tour with Gray Line / GreatSights

Itinerary summary for: Highlights of the South Island Tour

Day 1: Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 4: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 5: Mt Cook to Queenstown