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