People on a train looking at a sunset over mountains and a lake in a wide valley.
Nature

Great Journeys - Classic Alpine Highlights Tour (Southbound)

Christchurch

Queenstown

7 days, 6 nights

Train Journeys

From: $4,999 pp

Tour overview

Experience a memorable train and coach journey through New Zealand, starting in Christchurch. This tour guides you on a scenic adventure to explore diverse landscapes. Travel through the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine scenic train to then marvel at the West Coast's natural beauty, including its ancient forests. Soak in the city life in Christchurch and Queenstown to bookend your travels.

Tour highlights & inclusions

7 days / 6 nights
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Christchurch

Queenstown

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NZD $4,999

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch

Welcome to Christchurch - New Zealand’s Garden City! The largest city in the South Island, Christchurch is known for its historical earthquake in 2011 and how it rebuilt itself into a charming, multicultural city that blends modern architecture and technology with the existing 19th-century Anglican influence. After checking into your hotel and reading your welcome letter from your Tour Director, head out and explore all that Christchurch has to offer. This is the perfect opportunity to wander through the enticing stalls at Riverside Market or explore the botanical gardens before heading to the art gallery, museums and other city attractions. Your journey will officially begin as you join your fellow travelers and Tour Director at this evening’s welcome dinner. 

A wide view of a pedestrian street with tram tracks, pastel heritage buildings, and people dining at orange cafe tables.

Accommodation

3-3.5 Star Hotel

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Inclusions

TranzAlpine Train

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Short nature walk to glacier viewing point

West Coast Tree Top Walk

Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

Visits to Haast Visitors Centre, Mrs Jones' Fruit Stall and Arrowtown

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