7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch

n for the TranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps to Greymouth

lore the township prior to departing by coach to Franz Josef

A short walk through native bush takings you to a viewing area where you you can see the retreating glacier in the distance.

corridor of flat land with the magnificent South Alps on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. First stop in at the Westland National Park, a world heritage reserve.

forms part of the National Park and offers stunning scenery.

Hawera on you left and then the road travels along the shores of Lake Hawea.

Queenstown with its scenic beauty nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and renown as the adventure capital of the world.

of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau

derful photo stops on route including Mirror Lake and a view point over the Hollyford Valley.

ravel through the Homer Tunnel carved through the top of a mountain.

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alls dropping from hanging valleys, marine life including dolphins and New Zealand fur seals, plus a picnic lunch being provided on the cruise for your enjoyment.

oad, stopping again on route in Te Anau on the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to being returned to your Queenstown accommodation in the early evening.

s the township has to offer, such as The Skyline Gondola, The Shotover Jet, TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak, A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.

tago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.

the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights

The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.

from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.

eninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.

ure cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.

where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.

You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.

On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.