An expansive aerial view of the jagged ice falls and snow-covered névé of Fox Glacier under a bright blue sky.

Nature

Queenstown Glacier Express

Queenstown

Christchurch

2 days, 1 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $900 pp

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Tour overview

Departing from Queenstown, you'll traverse the Southern Alps past the vibrant blues of Lakes Dunstan, Hawea, and Wanaka before crossing the dramatic Haast Pass into the West Coast’s ancient rainforests. After a peaceful night nestled near Fox Glacier, your journey continues through historic gold-mining townships toward Greymouth. There, you will board the world-renowned TranzAlpine train to experience a spectacular transcontinental crossing through the soaring peaks of Arthur’s Pass National Park. Finally, descend from the rugged highlands across the vast Canterbury Plains to conclude your adventure in the vibrant city of Christchurch.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Tour highlights & inclusions

2 days / 1 night

1 breakfast

Queenstown

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star

Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Greymouth Train Station
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

NZD $900

Tour overview

Departing from Queenstown, you'll traverse the Southern Alps past the vibrant blues of Lakes Dunstan, Hawea, and Wanaka before crossing the dramatic Haast Pass into the West Coast’s ancient rainforests. After a peaceful night nestled near Fox Glacier, your journey continues through historic gold-mining townships toward Greymouth. There, you will board the world-renowned TranzAlpine train to experience a spectacular transcontinental crossing through the soaring peaks of Arthur’s Pass National Park. Finally, descend from the rugged highlands across the vast Canterbury Plains to conclude your adventure in the vibrant city of Christchurch.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Tour highlights & inclusions

2 days / 1 night

1 breakfast

Queenstown

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star

Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Greymouth Train Station
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Why Discover New Zealand

Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

NZD $900

Why Discover New Zealand

Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Intercity Day Specific Departures

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

Trip itinerary

Coach driving on winding road next to Lake Pukaki with hills and trees showing autumn colors

Queenstown to Fox Glacier with Gray Line / GreatSights

See the majestic Southern Alps, picturesque lakes and rivers and the wild beauty of the West Coast on this journey from Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Along the way your driver guide will provide commentary on this unique region. Pass man-made Lake Dunstan outside Cromwell, beautiful Lake Wanaka and its neighbouring Lake Hawea. Entering Mount Aspiring National Park, follow the historic route used by Māori as they travelled across the Southern Alps in search of pounamu (greenstone). Journey through the Haast Pass, the southernmost pass between the South Island's two coasts, enjoying views of native beech forest, waterfalls and glacier-fed rivers. Arriving on the West Coast, you enter an awe-inspiring landscape of vast rainforests, crystal clear waterfalls and rugged mountain tops. Here you will discover an isolated and tranquil part of New Zealand. Your journey concludes as you reach the small village of Fox Glacier.

Accommodation

Hotel room with king bed, two armchairs, TV on wall, and bathroom sink visible through open door.

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

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Queenstown to Fox Glacier with Gray Line / GreatSights

See the majestic Southern Alps, picturesque lakes and rivers and the wild beauty of the West Coast on this journey from Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Along the way your driver guide will provide commentary on this unique region. Pass man-made Lake Dunstan outside Cromwell, beautiful Lake Wanaka and its neighbouring Lake Hawea. Entering Mount Aspiring National Park, follow the historic route used by Māori as they travelled across the Southern Alps in search of pounamu (greenstone). Journey through the Haast Pass, the southernmost pass between the South Island's two coasts, enjoying views of native beech forest, waterfalls and glacier-fed rivers. Arriving on the West Coast, you enter an awe-inspiring landscape of vast rainforests, crystal clear waterfalls and rugged mountain tops. Here you will discover an isolated and tranquil part of New Zealand. Your journey concludes as you reach the small village of Fox Glacier.

Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

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Intercity Day Specific Departures

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.