Mountain valley with a lake, green bushes, and blue sky with clouds.
Walking & Hiking

South Island Hiking Adventure

Queenstown

Christchurch

9 days, 8 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $6,500 pp

Tour overview

Begin your journey in Queenstown and set off on the world-renowned Routeburn Track with expert local guides, exploring alpine peaks, ancient forests, and crystal-clear rivers. Then, travel through the stunning landscapes of Wānaka and over the Haast Pass to the wild and beautiful West Coast. Experience the thrill of a heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier, an unforgettable encounter with towering ice formations and breathtaking views. Conclude your adventure with a ride aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s great rail journeys, as you cross the Southern Alps en route to Christchurch.

The rates displayed for this tour are based on a per-person occupancy in the Routeburn Multishare Rooms. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are in rooms with up to 6 pax on the Milford Track. For double, twin or single room occupancy, kindly contact our sales consultants.

Tour highlights & inclusions

9 days / 8 nights
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

Queenstown

Christchurch

  • Time Tripper Cinematic Experience
  • TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
  • Routeburn Track 3 days/2 nights Guided Walk

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Price pp from

NZD $6,500

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

Dark projection room with screens showing animated dinosaurs and prehistoric landscape.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies, parked cars, mountain and lake scenery under clear sky.
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

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Tour highlights

Dark projection room with screens showing animated dinosaurs and prehistoric landscape.

Time Tripper Cinematic Experience

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Two hikers with backpacks stand on a trail overlooking a river valley and tall mountains.

Routeburn Track 3 days/2 nights Guided Walk

The interior of a modern wood-paneled sauna featuring tiered seating and a central heater, with a large glass window offering a panoramic view of a calm lake and rugged mountains.

Social Sauna Session

Hiker with backpack standing on rock looking at tall waterfall surrounded by dense forest.

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

Group of people ice trekking with guide on Franz Josef Glacier snowy and icy terrain.

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Calm lake with forest trees and snow-covered mountains reflected on water under clear sky.

Franz Josef to Christchurch Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika - Lunch Included

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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