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2 Day Glacier Express Tour ex Christchurch
A two day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via the West Coast travelling on the renowned TranzAlpine scenic railway. and with Newmans & InterCity Coachlines. Features include: Arthur's Pass National Parks, West Coast rainforests,a visit to the Franz Josef glacier and Haast Pass.

Trip Type: Independent Tour (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)
Tour Duration (days): 2

Priced From: NZ$600.00

Starts From: Christchurch
Ends At: Queenstown

Comments:
Included: Price is per person and includes: Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel, TranzAlpine Train, coach travel, one night's accommodation and a shuttle transfer to the glacier car park.

Not Included:
Extras:
Price: NZ$

Single Double Triple  
Tourist (Motel) NZ$735.00 NZ$625.00 NZ$600.00 -
Quality (Hotel) NZ$985.00 NZ$775.00 NZ$720.00 -


Your credit card will be charged in New Zealand Dollars. Other currencies displayed are automatically calculated and are approximate values only. 

Prices valid for travel from 1st October 2012 to 30th September 2013

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ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS - included in the fare
  • Westland National Park
  • Haast Pass
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Arthur's Pass National Park
  • The TranzAlpine train
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NOTE: If you wish to stay longer at any overnight location, extra days can be inserted into the tour.
Please request the extra days when you book.


Day 1 Christchurch - Greymouth - Franz Josef
Board the world-renowned TranzAlpine train bound for Greymouth via the Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your InterCity coach for your journey south to the glaciers arriving in at 5.05pm.  Shuttle to the glacier carpark 5.15pm in winter and 5.45pm in summer. 

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar

Day 2 Franz Josef - Queenstown 
We travel with Newmans coachlines deeper into South Westland taking in the spectacle of Haast Pass, carved by the Haast River and framed by the Southern Alps. Take in the views of many beautiful lakes including Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan and Wakatipu. Arrive into Queenstown at 4.15pm.


The TranzAlpine is a registered trade mark of KiwiRail Limited.
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CUSTOMISE YOUR INDEPENDENT TOUR ITINERARY
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CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION
Choose hotel or motel accommodation.

DAILY DEPARTURES
Daily guaranteed coach departures with hotel/motel pick up service.

TRAVEL WALLET
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