Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown
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Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown

From Christchurch head to Queenstown to make sure you experience Milford Sound during your New Zealand tour. This journey is spectacular but you will spend a lot of time travelling, why not talk to the team and extend your stay in the Mackenzie Country near Lake Tekapo, another day in Queenstown or even stop in the beautiful Te Anau.

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Independent tour (bus & coach)

This suggested tour costs from NZD$1,305 per person (twin share, low season)

Starts in Christchurch, finishes in Christchurch

3 days/2 nights

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Day 1: Christchurch to Mt. Cook then to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: Queenstown to Milford Sound including a cruise
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Queenstown to Christchurch

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Detailed itinerary: 3 day tour starting in Christchurch

Day 1 - Christchurch to Mt. Cook then to Queenstown
Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown - Day 1
Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki/Mount Cook & Tekapo - Includes Lunch

What better way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown than a small group, fully-guided day trip that combines all of the key southern highlights such as magnificent views of the famous Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Your accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge offers well equipped self contained rooms with a fantastic location overlooking Queenstown and is just an easy five minutes walk to the Queenstown lakefront.
Day 2 - Queenstown to Milford Sound including a cruise
Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown - Day 2
Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Return luxury coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound, with a 1 hour 40 minute Cruise along the full length of the fiord. On boarding a Real Journeys luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown or Te Anau, you will enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau. The coach driver provides an informative commentary. After a morning tea break in Te Anau, where you have the option of purchasing refreshments, the coach continues along the spectacular Milford Road. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. On reaching Milford Sound, you board the modern, spacious vessel for a leisurely cruise in the fiord. The cruise provides excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and the wildlife. During the cruise your friendly crew provide commentaries in several languages and point out the sights such as Mitre Peak and the Pembroke Glacier.

Your accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge offers well equipped self contained rooms with a fantastic location overlooking Queenstown and is just an easy five minutes walk to the Queenstown lakefront.
Day 3 - Queenstown to Christchurch
Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown - Day 3
Queenstown to Christchurch Transport via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with magnificent views of the famous Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Queenstown to Christchurch. Led by famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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