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Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour

Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour, a rail journey with Great Journeys New Zealand (KiwiRail)

Enjoy the full New Zealand experience on our 7-day tour, from Christchurch to Queenstown, including our TranzAlpine scenic train journey.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Christchurch (1 night)

    Welcome to Christchurch

    Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand's Garden City. Check into your hotel, wander Riverside Market and the Botanical Gardens.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Greymouth / West Coast (Hokitika) (1 night)

    The TranzAlpine scenic train

    TranzAlpine Scenic Plus crossing the Southern Alps via the historic Ōtira Tunnel and Great Divide, then a custom greenstone experience and guided walk around Hokitika Gorge.

  3. Day 3overnight: Franz Josef (1 night)

    Explore the West Coast

    VIP guided walkthrough at the West Coast Wildlife Centre for the endangered rowi kiwi. Free time in Franz Josef; four-course dinner at Te Waonui Forest Retreat.

  4. Day 4overnight: Queenstown (2 nights)

    Explore the Southern Lakes

    Haast Pass scenic drive by river boat and private coach, arriving in Queenstown. Winery late lunch or dinner.

  5. Day 5overnight: Queenstown (2 nights)

    Explore Milford Sound

    Full-day excursion to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi aboard the Cruise Milford Coach service, with a boutique cruise into the fjord.

  6. Day 6

    Depart Queenstown

    Tour ends after a final breakfast with fellow travellers; airport transfers included.

Included

  • Experienced tour director
  • Guided pounamu experience including Hokitika Gorge Walk
  • Haast River Safari
  • VIP West Coast Wildlife Centre, guided Kiwi walk
  • Milford Sound day tour and cruise
  • World-class scenic train journey, TranzAlpine
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 3 dinners
  • 1 meal on the train
  • 4-4.5 star hotel accommodation, twin share
  • Private coaches and shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage at selected locations

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