2 Day West Coast Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train: Christchurch to Queenstown

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Duration
2 days
Group Size
1 to 3 people
Ages
2 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

A great way to experience the extraordinary TranzAlpine train journey and visit the West Coast glaciers. Hailed as one of the greatest train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine train journey will take your breath away! Scenic highlights include views from the train, the wild West Coast, visiting Franz Josef Glacier, seeing Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and of course arriving at bustling Queenstown! This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Board the TranzAlpine train and start your journey to Greymouth - Time zone: Pacific/Auckland

You will receive a printable itinerary prior to travel. This will be sent to you electronically through Discover New Zealand. Please get in touch via the booking portal if you have not received this within 7 days of your tour departure date. Exact tour departure times will be listed on this itinerary.

What's included

All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
Breif commentary on transport
Shuttle to Glacier Valley (may not be available May-Sep)
One nights accommodation in Franz Josef
TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Gratuities
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Itinerary

Day 1: TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth and continue on to Franz Josef
Considered one of the world's great train journeys, the TranzAlpine Scenic Train travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you'll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through the lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth.

Choose from either a Premium Motel or 4-Star Hotel accommodation.

Day 2: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
You will be met by our shuttle this morning to transfer you to Queenstown. Leave the small village of Franz Josef, access point to the world famous Franz Josef Glacier, and journey through the remote and rugged landscape of the West Coast. Cross over to the East Coast through the Haast Pass, the southernmost pass in the Southern Alps

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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Adult (15 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 2
Children (2 - 14 years)
Minimum: 0, Maximum: 1
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