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South Island Scenic Rail & Wild Coast

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

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Starting in the Garden City of Christchurch, you’ll head south to historic Dunedin, where a wildlife tour on the Otago Peninsula awaits. The next day, enjoy a classic train trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway, travelling inland to Queenstown before a day trip to the stunning Milford Sound. A scenic coach journey then takes you to Franz Josef, a gateway to Glacier Country, before you hop on the world-famous TranzAlpine train for a final, unforgettable trip back to Christchurch. This itinerary is all about incredible landscapes and iconic New Zealand travel.

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: Private Transfer Accommodation to Intercity Stop Lichfield St with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Christchurch to Dunedin by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Dunedin Coach Stop to Accommodation Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Included activity: Dunedin Accommodation to Coach Stop Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Queenstown including Taieri Gorge Train with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

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

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: South Island Scenic Rail & Wild Coast

Day 1: Haere mai-Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor

Day 2: Travel from Ōtautahi / Christchurch to Ōtepoti / Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 3: Explore the Otago Peninsula today with a wildlife cruise and encounter
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Hop aboard the Taieri Gorge train on your way to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Experience beautiful Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 6: Free day to explore Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Travel from Tāhuna / Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 8: Franz Josef to Māwhera / Greymouth, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor

Day 9: Farewell from Aotearoa / New Zealand