Enjoy 9 magnificent nights travelling the South Island roundtrip from Christchurch visiting Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef & Greymouth. Included accommodation is in a private twinshare room in backpacker hostels.
Short Break Inclusions
Full day coach tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook including the Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park & Mackenzie Country scenery. Free WiFi available on board
3 night Backpackers Hostel stay in Queenstown (private twin room, shared facilities)
Day at leisure in Queenstown to explore
Full day tour in a luxury glass roof coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound return. Enjoy Milford Road scenic stops like Mirror Lakes, Homer TunnelFiordland National Park & a Scenic cruise. Includes buffet lunch: a selection of delicious hot and cold international dishes including: chicken, lamb, beef stew, fish, mussels, steamed vegetables, Asian dishes, rice, noodles, assorted salads, fresh bread rolls, ice cream and fruit. Wifi available on GreatSights coach
Travel by coach from Queenstown to Wanaka
2 night Backpackers Hostel stay in Wanaka (private twin room, shared facilities)
Day at leisure in Wanaka to explore
Travel by coach from Wanaka to Franz Josef
2 night Backpackers Hostel stay at Franz Josef (private twin room, shared facilities)
Day at leisure at Franz Josef to explore the area or join a tour
Travel by coach from Franz Josef to Greymouth
2 night Backpackers Hostel stay in Greymouth (private twin room, shared facilities)
Day at leisure in Greymouth
Travel by Tranzalpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch where own arrangements begin
Itinerary Details
Day 1
GreatSights - Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown GS62 (0730 1830) Day Tour - Christchurch to Queenstown 0730 - 1830
Service : Day Tour
Depart City : Christchurch
Arrive City : Queenstown
Depart Time : 07:30:00
Arrive Time : 18:30:00
Hotel Address :- Queenstown
Hotel Name :- Queenstown Backpackers (Private twin room, shared facilities)
Hotel Check In :- Day 1
Hotel Check Out :- Day 5
Day 3
GreatSights - Milford Sound Day Tour + Buffet Lunch ex Queenstown G76L (0720 1945) Day Tour - Queenstown to Queenstown 0720 - 1945
Service : Day Tour
Depart City : Queenstown
Arrive City : Queenstown
Depart Time : 07:20:00
Arrive Time : 19:45:00
Day 4
InterCity Coach Lines / GreatSights - Queenstown Wanaka IC8832 ( 0800 0945) Bus Service - Queenstown to Wanaka 0800 - 0945
Service : Bus Service
Depart City : Queenstown
Arrive City : Wanaka
Depart Time : 08:00:00
Arrive Time : 09:45:00
Hotel Address :- Wanaka
Hotel Name :- Wanaka Backpackers (Private twin room, shared facilities)
Hotel Check In :- Day 4
Hotel Check Out :- Day 7
Day 6
InterCity Coach Lines / GreatSights - Queenstown Franz Josef GS9824 (0810 1615) Bus Service - Wanaka to Franz Josef 1010 - 1615
Service : Bus Service
Depart City : Wanaka
Arrive City : Franz Josef
Depart Time : 10:10:00
Arrive Time : 16:15:00
Hotel Address :- Franz Josef
Hotel Name :- Franz Josef Backpackers (Private twin room, shared facilities)
Hotel Check In :- Day 6
Hotel Check Out :- Day 9
Day 8
InterCity Coach Lines / GreatSights - Fox Glacier Greymouth GS9830 (0830 1315) Bus Service - Franz Josef to Greymouth 0915 - 1315
Service : Bus Service
Depart City : Franz Josef
Arrive City : Greymouth
Depart Time : 09:15:00
Arrive Time : 13:15:00
Hotel Address :- Greymouth
Hotel Name :- Greymouth Backpackers (Private twin room, shared facilities)
Hotel Check In :- Day 8
Hotel Check Out :- Day 11
Day 10
KiwiRail Great Journeys of New Zealand - TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch Train Service - Greymouth to Christchurch 1405 - 1831
Service : Train Service
Depart City : Greymouth
Arrive City : Christchurch
Depart Time : 14:05:00
Arrive Time : 18:31:00
Terms and Conditions
Price and itinerary are subject to change and availability. Please refer to your booking confirmation for final details.
