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New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail

9 days
From Queenstown to Christchurch
4.1
42 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Queenstown's historic Arrowtown
  • Cruise overnight on the Milford Mariner
  • Walk through native forests to Blue Pools
  • Ride the TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Tour Christchurch on a heritage tram

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Queenstown
  2. Day 2 Explore Queenstown and surrounds
  3. Day 3 Drive to Milford Sound for overnight cruise
  4. Day 4 Drive to Milford Sound to Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier (via Wanaka)
  6. Day 6 Explore Franz Josef Glacier
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station, TranzAlpine Train to Christchurch
  8. Day 8 Explore Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Depart Christchurch
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4.1
(42 reviews)

Number of tours

27

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

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Reviews from other tours by Australia and New Zealand Travel Company

  • Marc
    August 21st, 2025
    5.0
    great vacation. Four tours with time to ourselves.
  • Marko
    August 8th, 2025
    4.0
    The itinerary and the day tours are varied and diverse. However, there are discrepancies between the description of...
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  • Ariel
    September 20th, 2025
    5.0
    Great tours and hotel location. Hotel centrally located food bars and public transport nearby about 25 to 30 minute...
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Who is travelling?

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