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  • 4 days/3 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch
  • Enjoy a 4 day adventure which starts and finishes in Christchurch. Staying in 4 star accommodation y...

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    Enjoy a 4 day adventure which starts and finishes in Christchurch. Staying in 4 star accommodation you can be assured after your days of sight seeing you can come back and relax in luxury! Highlights include: The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train, The wild West Coast, Visit Franz Josef Glacier, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, the Gibbston Valley, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Mt Cook National Park.

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NZD$3,840

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  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • This short 2-day tour showcases the iconic TranzAlpine Train, the vibrant charm of Queenstown, and t...

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    This short 2-day tour showcases the iconic TranzAlpine Train, the vibrant charm of Queenstown, and the breathtaking beauty of Franz Josef Glacier.

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NZD$1,975

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Experience the spectacular transition from Christchurch to Queenstown via the iconic TranzAlpine rai...

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    Experience the spectacular transition from Christchurch to Queenstown via the iconic TranzAlpine rail and private transfers.

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NZD$2,150

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Take in the stunning West Coast landscapes, the dramatic Southern Lakes, and the iconic TranzAlpine ...

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    Take in the stunning West Coast landscapes, the dramatic Southern Lakes, and the iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train ride on this 3-day getaway.

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NZD$2,355

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  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • Spend two nights in Franz Josef on this tour, giving you plenty of time to fully experience the glac...

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    Spend two nights in Franz Josef on this tour, giving you plenty of time to fully experience the glacier’s wonders. Consider joining a heli-hike or an Eco Tour for an unforgettable, immersive adventure on the glacier!

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NZD$2,130

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • Discover the stunning West Coast of the South Island on this perfect overnight escape, travelling fr...

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    Discover the stunning West Coast of the South Island on this perfect overnight escape, travelling from Queenstown to Christchurch. Spend a night amidst the rainforest at Franz Josef, home to the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, before soaking up the dramatic scenery on the renowned TranzAlpine train journey across the Southern Alps to the Garden City.

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NZD$2,025

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  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • This compact yet unforgettable tour to the glaciers is a must-do New Zealand bucket list experience.

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NZD$1,975

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  • 4 days/3 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch
  • Discover the rugged beauty and dramatic landscapes of the South Island, from the Victorian charm of ...

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    Discover the rugged beauty and dramatic landscapes of the South Island, from the Victorian charm of Dunedin to the stunning Southern Alps. This tour is packed with some of New Zealand's most iconic scenery and rail journeys.

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NZD$1,830

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch
  • Enjoy the scenery of Canterbury, the Mackenzie Country and the Southern Alps on your way to Queensto...

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    Enjoy the scenery of Canterbury, the Mackenzie Country and the Southern Alps on your way to Queenstown. Then take the time to enjoy a fully escorted day tour to Milford Sound with Real NZ.

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NZD$2,355

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  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Embark from Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, to Queenstown, the adventure capital...

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    Embark from Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, on a trip featuring some of the jewels of the South Island! Experience the TranzAlpine Train, one of the world's great train journeys, as well as the beautiful lakes Hawea, Wanaka, and Dunstan, the Southern Alps, as well as the 12-kilometre long Franz Josef Glacier.

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NZD$870

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