We will be flying into Queenstown for this tour and will have two flight cabin sized suitcases. Will we be able to bring our luggage through the entire tour (in the bus and train)?

We can accommodate cabin size luggage of 23kg per person, as this meets the baggage requirements for our train and the coaches we use.

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Classic | Alpine Highlights Tour

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From Christchurch to Queenstown

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Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 35
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore beachfront
- Shop and retail therapy
- Explore rose gardens
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 2
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi (approximately three hours from Queenstown)
- Return flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Cruise on TSS Earnslaw steamship on Lake Wakatipu
- Explore Queenstown nightlife
Landmarks
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Lake Wakatipu
Day 3
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Haast Pass to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to Franz Josef Glacier
- Nature walk
- Local hot pools
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4
Franz Josef to West Coast
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- TreeTop Walkway journey
Optional Activities
- Short nature walk near Franz Josef Glacier
- Explore beach at leisure
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
TreeTop Walkway
Day 5
West Coast to Christchurch via TranzAlpine Train
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal on the train)
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walk
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Otira Tunnel
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
Great Divide
Day 6
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at a local Christchurch restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore museums
- Visit Riverside Markets
- Punting on the Avon
- Gondola ride
- Botanical gardens
- Explore cafes and side streets
Landmarks
Avon River
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Day 7
Departing Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Christchurch (pre-arrange through Travel Centre)

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
TreeTop Walkway

Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Otira Tunnel
Arthur's Pass
Waimakariri River
Great Divide

Landmarks
Avon River
Christchurch Botanical Gardens

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Asked on December 28th, 2025
We will be flying into Queenstown for this tour and will have two flight cabin sized suitcases. Will we be able to bring our luggage through the entire tour (in the bus and train)?
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- Great Journeys New ZealandOperator•Written January 2026
  We can accommodate cabin size luggage of 23kg per person, as this meets the baggage requirements for our train and the coaches we use.

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Classic | Alpine Highlights Tour

Itinerary

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to West Coast

Included Activities

Optional Activities

West Coast to Christchurch via TranzAlpine Train

Included Activities

Christchurch

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departing Christchurch

Optional Activities

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