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Coast to Coast Tour

This 13 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

The tour begins in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island, often referred to as 'The Garden City' for its stunning botanical gardens, and surroundings. After exploring Christchurch, you'll journey through Canterbury, passing the crystal-clear lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki as you head towards the majestic Mount Cook. Continue through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep South along the East Coast. Discover the historic charm of Dunedin, where you might encounter penguins and albatrosses on the Otago Peninsula. Then, travel across the Southland towards Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. Enjoy a full day exploring the breathtaking Milford Sound, including a scenic cruise. From there, you’ll arrive in Queenstown, where you’ll spend two nights, to have enough time to relax, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy the numerous activities. Next, visit the West Coast Glaciers, with two nights to explore one of the many guided walks or take a scenic flight. Finally, you’ll return to Christchurch aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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

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

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Coast to Coast Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Explore 'the garden city' of Christchurch or experience picturesque Akaroa
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 3: Collect your rental car and enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury towards Mount Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Follow the Waitaki River to the east coast, where you'll explore the historic charm of Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 5: Enjoy free time in Dunedin or experience the wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Journey to Milford Sound on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, and enjoy a scenic cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 8: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: A day to experience the 'Adventure Capital of New Zealand'
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling to the stunning West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 11: Explore the glacier region on foot, or take a scenic flight for the best views
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 12: Travel to Greymounth and take an iconic TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Farewell Christchurch