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3 Day Glacier Explorer Tour ex Christchurch
 Trip Type: Independent Tour Tour Duration: Three Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)
Priced From: NZ$820.00
Starts From: ChristchurchEnds At: Queenstown Comments:
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| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$1085.00 | NZ$865.00 | NZ$820.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$1590.00 | NZ$1165.00 | NZ$1060.00 | - |
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Prices valid for travel from 1st September 2011 to 30 September 2012
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ITINERARY
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.
HIGHLIGHTS - included in the fare
- Westland National Park
- Haast Pass
- Guided walk on a glacier
- Arthur's Pass National Park
- The TranzAlpine train
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 Christchurch-Fox Glacier
Leaving Christchurch city on The TranzAlpine train, we cross the Canterbury Plains and into the Arthur's Pass National Park. From Arthur's Pass our journey is via an 8.5 km long rail tunnel that has been cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. Once on the West Coast we follow a narrow coastal strip of beech forest with spectacular mountain back- drops south to the glaciers for two nights stay.
Accommodation: Distinction Fox Glacier Hotel, Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier or similar
Leaving Christchurch city on The TranzAlpine train, we cross the Canterbury Plains and into the Arthur's Pass National Park. From Arthur's Pass our journey is via an 8.5 km long rail tunnel that has been cut through the heart of the Southern Alps. Once on the West Coast we follow a narrow coastal strip of beech forest with spectacular mountain back- drops south to the glaciers for two nights stay.
Accommodation: Distinction Fox Glacier Hotel, Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier or similar
Day 2 Fox Glacier
Today we have included a guided walk which accesses the rugged terminal ice face of the glacier. Round trip takes about four hours with about 1 hour spent exploring the lower glacier. Enjoy a fascinating commentary on the history and geology of the area. The rest of the day is free for optional activities which may include scenic flights up to the glaciers, or short walks into the native rainforest.
Accommodation: Distinction Fox Glacier Hotel, Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier or similar
Today we have included a guided walk which accesses the rugged terminal ice face of the glacier. Round trip takes about four hours with about 1 hour spent exploring the lower glacier. Enjoy a fascinating commentary on the history and geology of the area. The rest of the day is free for optional activities which may include scenic flights up to the glaciers, or short walks into the native rainforest.
Accommodation: Distinction Fox Glacier Hotel, Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier or similar
Day 3 Fox Glacier-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 4.10pm where the tour concludes.
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 4.10pm where the tour concludes.
