Glacier & Coastal Wonder

DAY 1

Arrive Christchurch

On arrival, depending on your preferred travel choice, you will either be met and privately transferred, or self drive to your accommodation. 

Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps.  This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 2

Christchurch - Dunedin

The road to Dunedin is lined with breathtaking beaches and fascinating geology. 

Dunedin and its surrounds are a vibrant mix of heritage and wildlife.  Set amidst a magical landscape edged by the sea, Dunedin City has the finest examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere.  Beyond the city, the Otago Peninsula boasts an array of native wildlife with penguins, albatross, seals and sea lions. Overnight: Dunedin

DAY 3

Dunedin - Queenstown

Today’s journey takes you through Central Otago, a powerful landscape with weathered ancient mountains and fast flowing rivers.

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.  Overnight: Queenstown.

Day 4

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.  Today's stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 5

Queenstown

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations.  It is a hub of adventure surrounded by famous landscapes, renowned vineyards and goldmining history.  Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 6

Queenstown - Glacier Region

Today’s scenic journey takes you to the West Coast, a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures.  Here, mighty rivers of solid white ice, relics of the world’s last ice-age, tumble down the rocky valleys.  Overnight: Glacier Region

Please note admission to the Glacier Hot Pools is included for self drive travellers only but may be added to your bucket list (additional cost will apply) if you are on a seat-in-coach tour.

DAY 7

Glacier Region - Christchurch

The coastal road north offers beautiful rivers, unique rail bridges and great views of the wild west coast. After travelling through the historic town of Hokitika, self drive travellers head eastwards, through the spectacular scenery of Arthurs Pass National Park, to Christchurch.  Seat-in-coach travellers continue to Greymouth, to take the journey across to Christchurch, by train.  Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 8

Depart Christchurch

Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or return of your rental car.