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The Great Divide: Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights

This 7 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

This curated seven-day journey traverses the very best of the South Island, connecting the plains of Christchurch with the adventure capital, Queenstown. We travel at a relaxed pace, stopping at the star-studded Lake Tekapo, before enjoying two nights of exploration in the high-energy Queenstown basin. A spectacular transit across the Main Divide leads you to the wild West Coast where you'll witness the unique majesty of the glaciers. The adventure concludes with one of the world's great train rides, the TranzAlpine, as you are returned to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park & Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

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

Itinerary summary for: The Great Divide: Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 4: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 6: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 7: Depart Christchurch today