Tour Type: Independent Coach Tour
Duration: 6 Days
Tour Starts In: Christchurch
Tour Finishes In: Christchurch
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from NZ $1659 pp
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6 Day Trains, Fiords & Glaciers Touring Route:
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Christchurch - Dunedin
Travel across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, whitestone Oamaru and along the coastline to Palmerston. Cross Mt Cargill to Dunedin, the 'Edinburgh of the South'. Arrive in early afternoon with time for optional sightseeing of the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Overnight in Dunedin.
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Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown
This morning is free at your leisure for optional sightseeing. Board Taieri Gorge Train for a journey through spectacular gorges and over historic viaducts to Pukerangi, where you join your coach for the remainder of the journey to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown in the late evening and stay for three nights.
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing the Mirror Lake, the Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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In Queenstown
Today is at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of Queenstown. This world renowned alpine resort offers something for everyone - you can enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquility of this mountain retreat and enjoy several walking trails in the town area. For sheer excitement there is white-water rafting, helicopter rides, the famous jet boats, bungy jumping to pump your adrenalin, and offroad 4WD tours with plenty of river crossings. There are cruises on the lake and a visit to a high country sheep station, and wine tasting tours. We have included the Skyline Gondola ride in your tour package. |
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Queenstown - Glaciers
Travel to Cromwell and on through the southern lakes district to the Haast Pass. Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you travel north towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to the viewing platform to see one of these massive rivers of ice. Overnight at Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.
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Glaciers - Christchurch
Travel north past Hokitika, where you can see jade carvers at work, to Greymouth. Here you board the renowned TranzAlpine Train and travel through the lengthy Otira Tunnel, over Arthur’s Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Tour ends on arrival at approximately 6.05 pm. |
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from NZ $1,659
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6 Day Trains, Fiords & Glaciers Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 6 Day Trains, Fiords & Glaciers. |
The tour was very nice. We would have appreciated more guided activities and more time in each city instead of only one afternoon. The accommodation was very luxurious but we thought it was a bit too far away from the city center. Overall, we had a good time. NZ is a really beautiful country.
Kenneth Wu (Hong Kong)
Tour Date 22/10/2011 |
Overall the trip went very well , the only disappointment we had was missing out on riding on the TranzCoastal (Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton). We were told that it has not run since the Feb earthquake, instead we travelled by coach . Accomodation was good & well located for exploration by foot which suited us. Guides were very good & well informed . Everyone was helpful & cheerful . Thank you for organising such an enjoyable itinerary for us.
Robert & Margaret Ashton (Australia)
Tour Date 07/03/2011 |
The start of the tour was disrupted by the Christchurch earthquake and Day 1 Christchurch to Dunedin had to be abandoned. The tour commenced in Dunedin on Day 2. The itinerary included all the elements described and was well planned and executed (considering the above disaater). All stages of the tour included coaches that were luxury travel and well driven with experienced, good humoured and knowledgable driver/guides. I thoroughly enjoyed the the whole itinerary, scenery and places/people on the way. (RJ - Edited for brevity)
Michael Bayliffe (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 24/02/2011 |
Everything worked like clockwork. Everyone was expecting us when we got there even if a bit late. Even when one of the passengers had an accident during a stop the driver dealt with the situation very well and managed to keep reasonably to the schedule. We selected the small hotel /motel option but there were always eateries within easy reach. A thoroughly enjoyable tour would have no hesitation recommending or booking other tours through you. I think we did the tour at the right time leaving Christchurch when the temperature was 25c ish during the day, but when we returned it was 9c and there was new seasons snow on the mountains. Really well organised thank you very much .
Tony, Janet & Michelle Bishop (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 07/03/2010 |
We enjoyed this trip very much. All the hotels were of a good standard and we were well looked after by all the staff on the trains and coaches, we felt we saw a lot of the South Island and would certainly use your company again if we were to do any more trips in New Zealand. It was nice to feel individual rather than be part of a group trip.
Mick & Chris Ayling (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 11/01/2010 |
Overall, the holiday was a resounding success, helped significantly by excellent weather. If we were to criticise anything, it would be a few of the shuttle links. The first being the link from the Heritage Hotel in Christchurch to the Intercity bus depot where the driver was actually embarrassed at the fact we could have walked to the depot faster than it took to load/unload our suitcases and to drive us there. The second being the taxi shuttle from the bus depot in Dunedin to the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, where we were obliged to ask a taxi driver from Dunedin Taxis who happened to be serving another client, to call through to his despatch and remind them they had a scheduled pickup in our name, as they had clearly overlooked the booking. On a more positive note, the hotel accommodation throughout was excellent and we would draw particular attention to the beautifully appointed Te Weheka Inn, Fox Glacier. In retrospect, we wish we'd pre-booked a helicopter ride from Milford Sound back to Queenstown which would include a touchdown above the snowline as we were unsuccessful in our attempt to do so via the driver due to its popularity and consequent full booking. It was interesting to note the differences in the quality of the running commentaries from our drivers. The Great Sites driver being particularly informative and entertaining. We would have no hesitation in recommending Relaxing Journeys as a thoroughly professional organisation to do business with and appreciated the fact we experienced a virtually hassle free vacation from end to end. Thank you
Mike & Sandie Hedger (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 06/11/2009 |
I've made it back to Perth and wanted to pass on comment about our New Zealand experience. The trip was very enjoyable and we were very impressed that everything was so well organized. The whole trip went without a hitch with every transfer and pickup occurring as planned. Thanks for your assistance and look forward to doing something similar in the future.
Peter & Alison Stockman (Australia)
Tour Date 13/10/2008 |
It is now three weeks since we returned from our trip to Australia and New Zealand. We had a wonderful time for the whole month that we were away and a holiday never to be forgotten?supported by?the hundreds of photographs we took. We did not fill the end of tour questionnaire and for that I should like to apologise. However the tour 'Trains Fiords and Glaciers' was superb and went very smoothly from the time A2B Limousines met us at Christchurch Airport on 01 August?to the time they returned us to the airport on 08 August. Every thing went like clockwork which impressed us and?is a?credit to NZ tourism, to you and your company. We would not hesitate in recommending this website and company to any of our friends who may be considering a trip to New Zealand.
David and Libby Hutt (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 09/08/2007 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices below are per person. |
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| Stay |
Twin Share |
Single |
Triple |
Breakfasts |
| Motel |
NZ $1,659 |
NZ $2,169 |
NZ $1,529 |
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| Bronze |
NZ $1,849 |
NZ $2,579 |
NZ $1,799 |
NZ $120 |
| Silver |
NZ $2,079 |
NZ $2,809 |
NZ $1,939 |
NZ $140 |
| Gold |
NZ $2,229 |
NZ $3,199 |
NZ $2,019 |
NZ $156 |
| Apartment |
NZ $1,959 |
NZ $2,779 |
NZ $1,789 |
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Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 February 2012 and 29 February 2012
with your tour starting between 11 April 2012 and 31 March 2013 . Subject to availability at time of booking. |
*Prices above are valid 01 November 2011 to 30 September 2012. Prices before or after this period are on request.
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'. |
Tour Information
This is an independent coach tour and operates daily. |
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Independent New Zealand Coach Tours
Independent coach tours are
the ideal way to explore New Zealand. We pre-book all your travel arrangements including coach, rail and ferry transport, accommodation, transfers between your transport and accommodation and key sightseeing activities. We can add and take off days in the middle, start or end of your tour and you can choose to add meals and/or pre and post tour accommodation. You also choose the level of accommodation that suits you best, from 3 star to 5 star! While the coaches do not have dedicated tour guides, the multi-talented coach drivers provide excellent onboard commentary. You will receive an informative touring wallet which will include brochures, detailed maps, tour vouchers and comprehensive itinerary.
Accommodation Levels
Your coach tour accommodation is in specially chosen properties, centrally located and of a high standard. Choose from 5 levels of accommodation - Motel, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking so get in early!
Daily Departures
Our independent coach tours operate daily, using regular coach, train and ferry services. This provides you with excellent flexibility when planning your coach tour start date to coincide with your flights or other holiday arrangements.
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