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Southern Discovery Tour

This 8 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 during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Arrive into Christchurch then cross the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train. Explore the West Coast Glaciers before heading south to Queenstown. Venture into Milford Sound for a wonderful full day experience and cruise. The World Heritage area of Mt Cook National Park is also a highlight.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

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

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

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

Included activity: Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Included activity: Franz Josef to Queenstown with Glacier Shuttles

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

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

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

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

7 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Southern Discovery Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Christchurch to Greymouth by Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then to Franz Josef , Glacier shuttle
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Free day to explore the glaciers at leisure
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 4: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 5: Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 6: Queenstown to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 7: Explore Mt Cook National Park this morning and then onto Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today