Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch (10 km) 
On arrival at Christchurch Airport collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package.
 
Day 2 Christchurch / Mount Cook / Queenstown (620 km) 
Travel across the Canterbury Plains to reach Mount Cook around lunchtime. A rare opportunity here to take an optional scenic flight for an overview of Mount Cook's ice falls, snow fields and glaciers. Your journey continues over the Lindis Pass and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown.
 
Day 3 Milford Sound Excursion (600 km) 
An early start as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving in Te Anau for a morning tea break. Follow the shores of Lake Te Anau before entering the Eglington Valley. Pass the mirror lakes and travel through the avenue of the disappearing mountain. Our spectacular drive continues through the mountains, valley and forests of the Fiordland National Park, with a dramatic descent into Milford Sound. A fascinating launch cruise to Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak is included. Later today return to Queenstown.
 
Day 4 Day at leisure - Queenstown 
A full day free to explore the many exciting optional excursions available in Queenstown. Take a scenic flight, gondola ride or perhaps cruise the lake on the vintage Earnslaw. Try a thrilling jetboat ride or the Dart River excursion, white water rafting or the world famous bungy jump.
 
Day 5 Queenstown / West Coast Glaciers (420 km) 
A memorable trip through some of the most magnificent scenery in New Zealand. Travel via Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea and over the Haast Pass to the beech forests of Mt Aspiring National Park.
 
Day 6 West Coast Glaciers / Greymouth (205 km) 
This morning, enjoy a guided walk to a Glacier Terminal face. You may also like to take a scenic flight (optional) for a bird's eye view of this spectacular terrain. Enjoy the magnificent glaciers and a full day to continue northwards following along the coast to Greymouth.
 
Day 7 Greymouth / Christchurch (250 km) 
This morning visit the historic Shantytown and try panning for gold. Board the scenic Tranz Alpine Express train, a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery as it traverses the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Self-drive passengers return their rental car directly to the Train Station depot in Greymouth. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your accommodation.
 
Day 8 Depart Christchurch (10 Km) 
A transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight.

End of Tour

Price per person sharing:

Ex JNB:  R 22 500.00

Ex DUR: R 24 420.00

EX CPT: R 24 660.00

Package Includes:

Return Economy class airfare from Johannesburg to Christchurch,

8 days car hire including 90% insurance and unlimited free mileage,

7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels in Christchurch,

Queenstown, West Coast Glaciers and Greymouth as per the above itinerary,

Milford Sound Cruise,

Guided Walk to the Glacier Terminal Face,

Entrance fee to Shantyown,

Tranz Alpine train journey between Greymouth and Christchurch

Package Excludes:
Meals
All items of a personal nature
Any and all services not mentioned in inclusion

 PLEASE NOTE:
Valid on period specified - rates for other periods available on request.
Subject to airfare increases/exchange rate fluctuations and availability