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8 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes

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

**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.

This 8 day tour is great for those wanting to experience as much as they can on the journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Begin with the renowned TranzAlpine scenic train, then there is time to explore the west coast glacier regions, the alpine towns of Wanaka and Queenstown and the breath taking Milford Sound. With plenty of family-friendly activities along they way, this tour has something for everyone!

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: 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 to Fox Glacier with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Fox Glacier to Wanaka with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Wanaka to Queenstown with Ritchies

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

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

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: 8 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Christchurch to Greymouth by Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then to Fox Glacier
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Day 3: Free day to explore the glaciers
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Day 4: Fox Glacier to Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 5: Lake Wanaka to Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 6: Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 7: Explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 8: Depart Queenstown today