Trains, Fiords & Glaciers
6 Days and 5 Nights
- Departs from: Christchurch
- From: $1414
Day 1 - Christchurch - Dunedin
Reporting time at 123 Worcester St Christchurch 7.30 am. Departs at 8.00 am EVERY DAY !
Travel across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, whitestone Oamaru and along the coastline to Palmerston. Cross Mt Cargill to Dunedin, the 'Edinburg of the South'. Arrive in early afternoon with time for optional sightseeing of the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Overnight in Dunedin.
Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey
Day 2 - Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown
This morning is free at your leisure for optional sightseeing. Board Taieri gorge train for a journey through spectacular gorges and over historic viaducts to Pukerangi, where you join your coach for the remainder of the journey to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown in the late evening and stay for three nights.
Day 3 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing the Mirror Lake, the Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. Tour Bonus - See Below for more details.
Day 4 - In Queenstown
Today is completely at your leisure in this alpine playground - we have included the Skyline gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris, bungy jumping.
Day 5 - Queenstown - Glaciers
Travel to Cromwell and on through the southern lakes district to the Haast Pass. Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you travel north towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to the viewing platform to see one of these massive rivers of ice. Overnight at Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.
Day 6 - Glaciers - Christchurch
Travel north past Hokitika, where you can see jade carvers at work, to Greymouth. Here you board the renowned Tranz Alpine train and travel through the lenghty Otira Tunnel, over Arthur Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Tour ends on arrival at approximately 6.05 pm.
TOUR BONUS
Your tour bonus is on day 3 with a free lunch on the Milford Sound boat.
| Prices valid until 30 September 2009. Quoted per person. Please contact us for Self-Drive option prices. | |||
| Tour Pricing | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| Share Twin | NZ$1414 | NZ$1633 | NZ$1756 |
| Single | NZ$1956 | NZ$2250 | NZ$2545 |
| Triple | NZ$1357 | NZ$1519 | NZ$1589 |
- Train lovers special—6 days in the southern wilderness traveling through top tourist sites, including Queenstown, Milford Sound and the West Coast...
- 5 nights Accommodation
- Coach Transport
- Transfers
- Taieri Gorge Train Journey
- Milford Sound Cruise
- TranzAlpine Train
- Skyline Gondola
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(Twin Share)
- Thrifty Tours Recommended Tour Price from
$1489.00 - Acrossnz Tour price from
$1414.00
(Twin Share)
Thrifty Tours operate EVERY DAY using regular motor coach, train and ferry services
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- All the advantages of an independent New Zealand holiday combined with the assurances of a well planned, pre-booked itinerary at a very reasonable cost.
Flexible Itineraries
- Our New Zealand coach tours can be adapted or extended according to your requirements.
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Daily Departures
- Thrifty Tours operate EVERY DAY using regular motor coach, train and ferry services.
- We arrange your transportation, hotel or motel accommodation and essential sightseeing.
Transfers Included
- Transfers between your transport and accommodation are provided as part of your Thrifty Tour