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Franz Josef Glacier flowing through mountain valley with river and green forest under blue sky Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Nature

Southern National Parks Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $3,795 pp

Trip overview

Your adventure begins in Ōtautahi / Christchurch before you head into the heart of the Southern Alps to witness the grandeur of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. After exploring the alpine tracks, you will travel to Tāhuna / Queenstown for a mix of leisure and a spectacular nature cruise through Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. The route then leads you north to the ancient ice of Franz Josef Glacier, where the rainforest meets the sea. Finally, board the iconic TranzAlpine train in Greymouth for a world-class rail journey back across the divide to the Garden City.

Trip highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
2 lunches

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
  • Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included
  • Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi
  • Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

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  • 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.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch, the South Island’s garden city, where historic heritage meets contemporary urban design. Whether you’re exploring the Avon River, wandering through expansive botanical gardens, or discovering contemporary art galleries, Christchurch offers plenty to uncover. As the gateway to the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps, the city is also the perfect base for refined farm-to-table dining, scenic adventures, and alpine escapes

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Two-story manor building with garden, flowering plants, and benches outside on a sunny day. Credit: Merivale Manor - Christchurch
Merivale Manor

Activities

Cheeky Kiwi operating on certain days

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Trip highlights

Road through grassland valley with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with clouds. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

Snow-covered Mount Cook reflected in a peaceful lake with grassy hills in foreground under clear blue sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Tour bus on winding road through green valley with tall rocky mountains in the background. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Hiker with backpack standing on rock looking at tall waterfall surrounded by dense forest. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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

Calm lake with forest trees and snow-covered mountains reflected on water under clear sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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