I am very interested in 7 days trip started from Feb 15, 2025. I would like to know if this tour will be arriving back to Christchurch in the morning on Feb 21 and also deliver us to the Christchurch airport around noon time on Feb 21.

On 21st we'll conclude our tour in Christchurch with drop off at the airport, at approximately 16:00. The drive is over 5 hours. Therefore if your flight is at 14:50 you will need to be at the airport at least at 13:00 so I'm afraid we won't be arriving early enough for you to catch this flight. Is there any chance you can re-book your flight?

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Christchurch to Milford Sound & Franz Josef - 7 days

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Operator: On The Go Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stargaze at Tekapo - the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Geraldine
- Explore Geraldine
- Scenic walks around Lake Tekapo
Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Lake Tekapo
Southern Alps
Day 2
Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
Included Activities
- Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Optional Activities
- Explore Te Anau
Landmarks
Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau
Day 3
Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound scenic cruise
- Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Queenstown
Day 4
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Jet boating
- Scenic hikes
- Leisurely strolls around the city
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 5
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Wanaka
Landmarks
Wanaka
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 6
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier walk
- Thermal pools
- Helicopter tour over Franz Josef Glacier
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika - jade carvings
- Visit Arthur's Pass
- Visit Castle Hill
Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill
Christchurch

Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Lake Tekapo
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau

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Milford Sound
Queenstown

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Wanaka
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill
Christchurch

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

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4.6

Jack
April 11th, 2025
4.0
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
anthony
April 4th, 2026
5.0
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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Timothy
March 16th, 2026
5.0
Tahne was a fantastic guide, who gave us the full experience of sites and culture of Australia, both European and...
Show more

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Asked on December 16th, 2024
I am very interested in 7 days trip started from Feb 15, 2025. I would like to know if this tour will be arriving back to Christchurch in the morning on Feb 21 and also deliver us to the Christchurch airport around noon time on Feb 21.
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  On 21st we'll conclude our tour in Christchurch with drop off at the airport, at approximately 16:00. The drive is over 5 hours. Therefore if your flight is at 14:50 you will need to be at the airport at least at 13:00 so I'm afraid we won't be arriving early enough for you to catch this flight. Is there any chance you can re-book your flight?

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Christchurch to Milford Sound & Franz Josef - 7 days

Itinerary

Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lake Tekapo to Te Anau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Franz Josef

Optional Activities

Franz Josef

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Christchurch

Included Activities

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