This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
Itinerary summary for: South Island Scenic Rail & Wild Coast
Day 1: Haere mai-Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation:
Merivale Manor
Day 2: Travel from Ōtautahi / Christchurch to Ōtepoti / Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 3: Explore the Otago Peninsula today with a wildlife cruise and encounter
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 4: Hop aboard the Taieri Gorge train on your way to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 5: Experience beautiful Milford Sound
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 6: Free day to explore Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 7: Travel from Tāhuna / Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 8: Franz Josef to Māwhera / Greymouth, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation:
Merivale Manor
Day 9: Farewell from Aotearoa / New Zealand