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Tranzalpine travelling through New Zealand
Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook in South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Township with Mount Cook in the background
TranzAlpine traveling over Arthur's Pass
Aerial view of Queenstown lit up at night

3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,281 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Travel through beautiful South Island countryside
  • See the stunning Franz Josef Glacier and Aoraki/Mt Cook
  • Scenic TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Queenstown & Franz Josef
  • Includes driver/guides and all transport listed

Activity location

    • 105 Bamford Street
    • 8023, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch with Triple Room
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

This option is for those requiring a triple room only (minimum of 3 people).

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$1,281.07 x 1 AdultAU$1,281.07
Total
Price is AU$1,281.07
3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch with Double Room
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

This option is for those wanting a double room (minimum of 2 people). Please advise if you require a twin room.( 2 beds)

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$1,364.92 x 1 AdultAU$1,364.92
Total
Price is AU$1,364.92
3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch with Single Supplement
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Please select this option if you are a solo traveller.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$1,760.89 x 1 AdultAU$1,760.89
Total
Price is AU$1,760.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's included2 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • We pick up and drop off at most accommodation in Christchurch. Please advise where you would like to be picked and dropped off prior to your tour commencing so we can make the necessary arrangements.
  • If you are a lone traveller, please select the single supplement option.
  • Please note that this tour is an independent tour and you may be travelling with a different driver/guide and group each day.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

What you can expect

Day 1: Christchurch — Mt Cook — Queenstown

Board your coach in Christchurch and travel through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains. Watch as the scenery changes while making your way through the foothills of the Southern Alps, across Burkes Pass, and to Lake Tekapo where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands proudly on the shore.

Continue along the western side of Lake Pukaki and arrive at Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, where you'll have free time to soak in your stellar surroundings. Cross Lindis Pass and skirt the Kawerau Gorge before arriving in Queenstown for the night.

Overnight: Heartland Hotel Queenstown or similar

Day 2: Queenstown — Franz Josef Glacier

From your Queenstown hotel, head along the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea to Haast Pass - one of New Zealand's most stunning highway routes and the gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. After passing through the flat grasslands of Central Otago, ascend up to the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps and the rivers and rainforests of Westland.

Travel up the West Coast passing spectacular mountain ranges, forests, and lakes to Franz Josef Glacier: a jaw-dropping 7-mile (11-km) glacier dating back more than 7,000 years. Stay overnight at a unique hotel tucked away in the mountains.

Overnight: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or similar

Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier — Greymouth — Christchurch

Wake up to beautiful mountain scenery before embarking on the last day of your tour. Travel back in time to the West Coast Gold Rush in Greymouth, the centre for thousands of diggers during the historic gold strikes of the 1860s.

Board the renowned TranzAlpine train for your homeward journey across the Southern Alps, along the banks of the Waimakiriri River Gorge to the Canterbury Plains, arriving finally in Christchurch in the evening. From here you'll be taken to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • 105 Bamford Street
    • 8023, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand