7Day/6Nights Coastal Splendour Tour
In Christchurch
From
£1,241
pp
7 days · 3.7 (6)
Experience South Island of New Zealand on this seven day independent coach tour. Travelling by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in Christchurch travelling on day one to Greymouth on the world famous TranzAlpine Train and then by road to Franz Josef. Then by road up the rugged West Coast, via Haast Pass and Wanaka to Queenstown. You will have three nights in Queenstown and during your stay there you will visit Milford Sound and enjoy a nature cruise on the sound. You will also have a full free day to explore the township on your own or partake in one of the many activities that are on offer. From Queenstown you will travel by road to Dunedin where you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city plus a day tour out onto the Otago Peninsula for a visit to Larnach Castle and for a wildlife cruise on the harbour during your two night stay. On your final day you will return to Christchurch by road where your 7 day tour will conclude.
Pickup included
What's included
- 6-nights 4 Star accommodation
- TranzAlpine train journey
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Larnach Castle and Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Dunedin City Sightseeing tour
What's not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Christchurch - TranzAlpine - Greymouth - Franz Josef
- Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Wanaka - Queenstown
- Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown
- Queenstown - Free Day
- Queenstown - Dunedin
- Dunedin and Otago Peninsula
- Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Christchurch Bus Exchange Regional Platform on Litchfield Street
End point
A transfer will be provided from Train station to your Christchurch Accommodation
Practical information
- Operated by
- Leisure Tours
- Max group size
- 12 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–9
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Please note that this tour is an independent tour and you may be traveling with a different driver/guide and group each day
- The coach travel from Queenstown to Dunedin and Dunedin to Christchurch is by Intercity Coach. This is a full size coach service door to door, however, no or limited commentary.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 168 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.