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8 day South Island Encounter

This 8 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

An introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers.  Highlights are the renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey and the Milford Sound Nature Cruise.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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: Real New Zealand Tours - Christchurch City, Sheep Farm & Wine Tour - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

2 lunches

Itinerary summary for: 8 day South Island Encounter

Day 1: Wecome to Queenstown, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier, take the shuttle to visit the Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 4: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 5: Explore Christchurch City, experience unique farm life and enjoy wine tasting
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 6: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, this afternoon take a Glacier Explorers tour
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 7: This afternoon travel Mt Cook to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Explore more of Queenstown before your transfer to the airport