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Great Journeys - Classic Alpine Highlights Tour (Southbound)

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

Experience a memorable train and coach journey through New Zealand, starting in Christchurch. This tour guides you on a scenic adventure to explore diverse landscapes. Travel through the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine scenic train to then marvel at the West Coast's natural beauty, including its ancient forests. Soak in the city life in Christchurch and Queenstown to bookend your travels.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included: TranzAlpine Train

Included: Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Included: Short nature walk to glacier viewing point

Included: West Coast Tree Top Walk

Included: Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

Included: Visits to Haast Visitors Centre, Mrs Jones' Fruit Stall and Arrowtown

6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Great Journeys - Classic Alpine Highlights Tour (Southbound)

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 2: TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 3: Explore the West Coast
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 4: Exploring the South to Queenstown
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 5: Experience Queenstown
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 6: Closing the Adventure of a Lifetime
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 7: Farewell Queenstown