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

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.

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Tour highlights & inclusions

2 days / 1 night
1 breakfast

Queenstown

Christchurch

  • 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

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

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.

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

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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Tour highlights

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

Queenstown to Fox Glacier

Group of tourists taking selfies in a grassy valley with a Gray Line bus and forested mountains behind them

Fox Glacier to Greymouth Train Station

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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