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8 Days Queenstown to Wanaka by Bus: Glaciers, Skydives & Alpine Adventures

8 days

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From Queenstown to Wanaka

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Operator: East Gate Tours LTD
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Queenstown
Start point
Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Arrival Transfer )
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG 9 or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby attractions in Queenstown
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 2
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG 9 or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic coach tour through West Coast scenery
- Travel through Haast Pass
- Views of South Island lakes (Lake Dunstan, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea)
- Morning break in Makarora near Mount Aspiring National Park
- Afternoon tea stop at salmon farm on Paringa River
Optional Activities
- Explore Franz Josef Glacier
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Dunstan
Lake Wanaka
Lake Hawea
Mount Aspiring National Park
Paringa River
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG 9 or similar)
Optional Activities
- Unwind by Lake Wakatipu
- Explore scenic walking trails
- Discover local cafés and shops
- Optional activities and excursions
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Southern Alps
Day 4
Queenstown to Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Tempest On Wanaka or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Wanaka town and surrounding area
Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Day 5
Wanaka to Fox Glacier
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Tempest On Wanaka or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic coach tour through West Coast scenery
- Travel through Haast Pass
- Views of South Island lakes and mountains
- Stop in Makarora near Mount Aspiring National Park
- Visit South Westland Salmon Farm
Optional Activities
- Guided experiences exploring Fox Glacier
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Mount Aspiring National Park
Fox Glacier
Southern Alps
Day 6
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Tempest On Wanaka or similar)
Optional Activities
- Take in views of Lake Wanaka
- Discover nearby walking trails
- Explore local attractions
Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Day 7
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 5-minute canopy flight
- 25 to 60-second freefall at 200 kph
- 20-minute scenic flight over Southern Alps
- Safety equipment including jumpsuit, helmet, goggles, gloves, and harness
Optional Activities
- Photo and video packages
Landmarks
Southern Alps
Mount Cook
Mount Aspiring
Clutha River
Day 8
Wanaka to Queenstown
End point
Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Departure transfer)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Dunstan
Lake Wanaka
Lake Hawea
Mount Aspiring National Park
Paringa River
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Mount Aspiring National Park
Fox Glacier
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Southern Alps
Mount Cook
Mount Aspiring
Clutha River

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Meals
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Flights
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG 9 or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Upgrade Available
Tempest On Wanaka or similar
Days 4, 5, 6
Upgrade Available

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East Gate Tours LTD

Response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 96%
Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 348272

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- For any tour departing before June 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with East Gate Tours LTD. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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8 Days Queenstown to Wanaka by Bus: Glaciers, Skydives & Alpine Adventures

Itinerary

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Wanaka

Optional Activities

Wanaka to Fox Glacier

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Wanaka

Optional Activities

Wanaka

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Wanaka to Queenstown

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