Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Christchurch -Dunedin 

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin, the     "Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin.
Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey.

Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown

This morning is at your leisure for optional sightseeing. Board the 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 evening. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. 

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound back to Te Anau, then head north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. 

At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping.  

Queenstown - Glaciers

Travel north through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice*. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz josef Glacier townships.

*Due to shorter daylight hours, this may not be available over winter.

Glaciers - Christchurch

Travel north past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Board the renowned TranzAlpine train and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening.