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Lush native rainforest and spectacular scenery encapsulate the West Coast.

Glaciers which almost meet the ocean, pancake rock formations, blowholes and greenstone (jade) feature along this narrow strip of land wedged in between Alps and the Tasman Sea. Hiking on Fox Glacier is very accessible for almost all levels of fitness – imagine, walking on a river of ice! The Westland National Park encompasses remo

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Queenstown - Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch (Minimum 2 days) - Tour Code TW53
  Departs daily: 8.10am from Queenstown Visitor Centre, corner Shotover & Camp Streets
  Arrives: 6.35pm on day 2
  Fare: $NZ295 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier

Highlights and timings:

  • 8.10am depart by InterCity coach
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860’s
  • brief stop at picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • follow the shores of Lake Hawea
  • lunch stop at Makarora (lunch not included), gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • spectacular ocean views from Knights Point
  • visit Paringa Salmon Farm
  • 4.20pm arrive at Franz Josef Glacier in the heart of the Westland National Park
Day 2 Fox – Franz – Greymouth – Christchurch
  • 9.30am depart by InterCity coach
  • pause at Franz Josef village
  • drive through Westland National Park, forests and reserves
  • 1.25pm arrive Greymouth
  • 2.25pm depart Greymouth on the TranzAlpine train
  • travel by rail over great viaducts, through tunnels and past snow capped alpine peaks
  • Arthur's Pass village and Arthur's Pass National Park
  • native alpine forest
  • 6.35pm arrive Christchurch terminal
Fare includes:
  • central hotel/motel pick up in Queenstown and Franz Josef
  • coach travel by InterCity Queenstown/Franz Josef/Greymouth
  • train journey Greymouth/Christchurch by TranzAlpine

 

Christchurch - Greymouth - Franz Josef Glacier - Queenstown (Minimum 2 days) - Tour Code TW53R
  Departs daily: This trip is travelled in reverse of TW53 above
  Arrives: Please ask for details and timings
  Fare: $NZ295 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)


Queenstown - Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW54
  Departs daily: 8.10am from Queenstown Visitor Centre, corner Shotover & Camp Streets
  Arrives: 6.35pm on day 3
  Fare: $NZ365 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Queenstown – Fox Glacier

Highlights and timings: Guided ice cave and glacier hike with Alpine Guides, Fox Glacier

  • 8.10am depart by InterCity coach
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • brief stop at picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • follow the shores of Lake Hawea
  • lunch stop at Makarora (lunch not included), gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • spectacular ocean views from Knights Point
  • visit Paringa Salmon Farm
  • 3.40pm arrive at Fox Glacier, in the heart of the Westland National Park
Day 2 Fox Glacier Walk
  • 9.15am report to Alpine Guides for their most popular trip, a guided walk on to the Fox Glacier
  • a close up experience of the spectacular features on this huge river of ice
  • duration 3.5 – 4 hours
  • a heli-hike option is also available – details on request
  • afternoon at leisure
Suggested activities:
  • a helicopter flight over the glaciers and mountain peaks with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
  • local native bush walks
  • beautiful Lake Matheson
Day 3 Fox – Franz – Greymouth – Christchurch
  • 8.45am depart by InterCity coach
  • pause at Franz Josef village
  • drive through Westland National Park, forests and reserves
  • 1.25pm arrive Greymouth
  • 2.25pm depart on the TranzAlpine train
  • travel by rail over great viaducts, through tunnels and past snow capped alpine peaks
  • Arthur's Pass village and Arthur's Pass National Park
  • native alpine forest
  • 6.35pm arrive Christchurch terminal
Fare includes:
  • central hotel/motel pick ups in Queenstown and Fox Glacier
  • coach travel by InterCity Queenstown/Fox/Greymouth
  • half day Fox Glacier guided walk with Alpine Guides
  • train journey Greymouth/Christchurch by TranzAlpine train

 

Christchurch - Greymouth - Fox Glacier - Queenstown (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW54R
  Departs daily: 9.00am from Christchurch Railway Station, Troup Drive
  Arrives: 4.20pm day 3
  Fare: $NZ365 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Christchurch - Fox Glacier

Highlights and timings: Scenic Flight or Helihike - Fox Glacier

  • 9.00am depart on the TranzAlpine train
  • the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains
  • Arthur's Pass National Park with snow capped peaks
  • travel by rail over great viaducts, through tunnels and spectacular gorges
  • 1.25pm arrive Greymouth
  • 1.50pm depart Greymouth
  • drive through Westland National Park, lush native rainforest and reserves
  • 6.00pm arrive Fox Glacier
Day 2 Fox Glacier Walk
  • 9.00am report to Alpine Guides for their most popular trip, a guided walk on to the Fox Glacier
  • a close up experience of the spectacular features on this huge river of ice
  • duration 3.5 - 4 hours
  • a heli-hike option is also available - details on request
  • afternoon at leisure
Suggestions:
  • a helicopter flight over the glaciers and mountain peaks with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
  • local native bush walks
  • beautiful Lake Matheson
Day 3 Fox Glacier - Queenstown
  • 8.45am depart by InterCity
  • remote beaches and high mountain peaks
  • 10.05am coffee break at Paringa (own cost)
  • spectacular views of the Tasman sea from Knights Point
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • Mount Aspiring National Park
  • 12.55pm refreshment break Makarora
  • Lake Hawea, man made Hydro Lake
  • 2.40pm arrive picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • 4.20pm arrive Queenstown
Fare includes:
  • Christchurch/Greymouth by TranzAlpine train
  • coach travel by InterCity Greymouth/Fox Glacier/Queenstown
  • half day Fox Glacier guided walk with Alpine Guides
  • central hotel/motel drop off/pick up in Fox Glacier and drop off in Queenstown

Queenstown - Franz Josef - Greymouth - Nelson (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW55
  Departs daily: 8.10am from Queenstown Visitor Centre, corner Shotover & Camp Streets
  Arrives: 7.40pm on day 3
  Fare: $NZ300 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier

Highlights and timings:

  • 8.10am depart by InterCity coach
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • brief stop at picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • follow the shores of Lake Hawea
  • lunch stop at Makarora (lunch not included), gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • spectacular sea views from Knights Point
  • visit Paringa Salmon Farm
  • 4.20pm arrive Franz Josef, in the heart of the Westland National Park
Day 2 At Franz Josef
  • morning excursions to Lake Matheson, Fox and Franz Josef view points
  • afternoon at leisure
Day 3 Franz – Greymouth – Nelson Punakaiki pancake rocks and blowholes
  • 9.30am depart by InterCity coach
  • drive through Westland National Park, forests and reserves
  • pause at Greymouth
  • via Punakaiki – refreshments and time to view the blowholes and pancake rocks in the Paparoa National Park
  • follow the Buller River from Westport
  • through forests and conservation areas
  • 7.40pm arrive Nelson terminal
Fare includes:
  • central hotel/motel pick ups in Queenstown and Franz Josef
  • coach travel by InterCity Queenstown/Franz/Greymouth/Nelson
  • half day tour at Franz Josef with Kamahi Tours

 

Nelson - Greymouth - Franz Josef - Queenstown (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW55R
  Departs daily: 7.30am from Nelson Travel Centre, 27 Bridge Street
  Arrives: 4.20pm day 3
  Fare: $NZ300 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Nelson - Franz Josef

Highlights and timings: Greenstone Carving

  • 7.30am depart by InterCity
  • through forests and conservation areas
  • follow the Buller River to Westport
  • 12.05pm arrive Punakaiki time to view the blowholes and pancake rocks in the Paparoa National Park
  • 1.30pm arrive Greymouth on the river
  • 1.50pm depart Greymouth
  • 2.30pm refreshment stop at Hokitika (own cost) or time to view the greenstone and woodcarving studios
  • drive through Westland National Park, lush native rainforest and reserves
  • 5.20pm arrive Franz Josef village
Day 2 At Franz Josef
  • morning excursions to Lake Matheson, Fox and Franz Josef view points
  • afternoon at leisure
Day 3 Franz Josef - Queenstown
  • 8.00am depart by InterCity
  • 8.45am arrive Fox Glacier village
  • remote beaches and high mountain peaks
  • 10.05am refreshment stop at Paringa (own cost)
  • spectacular views of the Tasman Sea from Knights Point
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • Mount Aspiring National Park
  • 12.55pm refreshment stop at Makarora (own cost)
  • Lake Hawea
  • 2.40pm arrive picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • 4.20pm arrive Queenstown
Fare includes:
  • central hotel/motel pick ups in Nelson and Franz Josef and drop off in Queenstown
  • coach travel by InterCity Nelson/Greymouth/Franz Josef/Queenstown
  • half day tour at Franz Josef with Kamahi Tours

Queenstown - Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Nelson (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW56
  Departs daily: 8.10am from Queenstown Visitor Centre, corner Shotover & Camp Streets
  Arrives: 7.40pm on day 3
  Fare: $NZ290 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Queenstown – Fox Glacier

Highlights and timings:

  • 8.10am depart by InterCity coach
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • brief stop at picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • follow the shores of Lake Hawea
  • lunch stop at Makarora (lunch not included), gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • spectacular sea views from Knights Point
  • visit Paringa Salmon Farm
  • 3.40pm arrive at Fox Glacier, in the heart of the Westland National Park
Day 2 Fox Glacier Walk
  • 9.15am report to Alpine Guides for their most popular trip, a guided walk on to the Fox Glacier
  • a close up experience of the spectacular features on this huge river of ice
  • duration 3.5 – 4 hours
  • a heli-hike option is also available – details on request
  • afternoon at leisure
Day 3 Fox – Franz – Greymouth – Nelson
  • 8.45am depart by InterCity coach
  • pause at Franz Josef village
  • drive through Westland National Park, forests and reserves
  • pause at Greymouth
  • via Punakaiki – refreshments and time to view the blowholes and pancake rocks in the Paparoa National Park
  • follow the Buller River from Westport
  • through forests and conservation areas
  • 7.40pm arrive Nelson terminal
Fare includes:
  • central hotel/motel pick ups in Queenstown and Fox Glacier
  • coach travel by InterCity Queenstown/Fox/Greymouth/Nelson
  • half day Fox Glacier Walk with Alpine Guides


Nelson - Greymouth - Fox Glacier - Queenstown (Minimum 3 days) - Tour Code TW56R
  Departs daily: 7.30am from the Nelson Travel Centre, 27 Bridge Street
  Arrives: 4.20pm day 3
  Fare: $NZ290 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $10 pp)

Day 1 Nelson - Fox Glacier

Highlights and timings: Guided Walk on Fox Glacier

  • 7.30am depart by InterCity
  • through forests and conservation areas
  • follow the Buller River to Westport
  • 12.05pm arrive Punakaiki - time to view the blowholes and pancake rocks in the Paparoa National Park
  • 1.30pm stop at Greymouth on the river
  • 2.30pm arrive Hokitika, time for refreshments or to view the greenstone and woodcarving studios
  • drive through Westland National Park, lush native rainforest and reserves
  • 6.00pm arrive Fox Glacier village at Alpine Guides, Main Road
Day 2 At Fox Glacier
  • 9.15am report to Alpine Guides for their most popular trip, a guided walk on to the Fox Glacier
  • a close up experience of the spectacular features on this huge river of ice
  • duration 3.5 - 4 hours
  • a heli-hike option is also available - details on request
  • afternoon at leisure
Day 3 Fox Glacier - Queenstown
  • 8.45am depart by InterCity
  • remote beaches and high mountain peaks
  • 10.05am refreshment stop at Paringa (own cost)
  • spectacular views of the Tasman Sea from Knights Point
  • cross Haast Pass to the township of Haast
  • Mount Aspiring National Park
  • 12.55pm refreshment stop at Makarora (own cost)
  • Lake Hawea, man-made Hydro Lake
  • 2.40pm arrive picturesque Lake Wanaka
  • Kawarau Gorge with gold rush relics from 1860's
  • 4.20pm arrive Queenstown
Fare includes:
  • coach travel by InterCity Nelson/Greymouth/Fox/Queenstown
  • central hotel/motel pick ups in Nelson and Fox Glacier and drop off in Queenstown
  • half day Fox Glacier Walk with Alpine Guides

Christchurch - Punakaiki - Nelson and Kaikoura (Minimum 4 days with optional 1 day add on) - Tour Code CH 03

  Departs daily: 8.15am from Christchurch Railway Station
  Returns: 6.40pm on day 4
  Fare: $NZ415 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $50 pp)

Day 1 Christchurch - Greymouth - Punakaiki
TranzAlpine
 

Punakaiki 'Blow holes'
 

Nelson Town Centre
 

Whalewatching at Kaikoura
 

Abel Tasman Cruise

Highlights and timings:

  • 8.15am depart on the TranzAlpine train
  • the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains
  • travel by rail over great viaducts, through tunnels and spectacular gorges
  • Arthur's Park National Park
  • 12.45pm arrive Greymouth
  • 1.30pm depart Greymouth Railway Station on InterCity Coachlines
  • Paparoa National Park, lush native beech forests and reserves
  • spectacular views of Tasman Sea
  • 2.15pm arrive Punakaiki
Day 2 Punakaiki - Nelson
  • morning at leisure - time to view the blowholes and pancake rocks
  • 3.00pm depart Punakaiki
  • follow the Buller River from Westport
  • 5.20pm - refreshment break at Murchison (own cost)
  • 7.30pm arrive Nelson at the Nelson Terminal
Day 3 Nelson - Kaikoura
  • 9.45am depart Nelson with InterCity Coachlines
  • bush of Whangamoa Saddle
  • 11.55pm arrive Picton
  • 1.15pm depart Piction
  • wine growing district of Blenheim in the heart of Marlborough
  • rolling hills, snow capped alps are backdrop to the rugged coastline
  • 3.30pm arrive Kaikoura at Kaikoura Visitor Information, West End
Day 4 Kaikoura - Christchurch
  • 10.00am report to the Whale Station, Whale Way Road, for your Whale Watch cruise
  • sperm and humpback whales, orcas, dusky and Hectors dolphins, seabirds
  • 1.30pm return to Whale Way Station
  • 4.05pm depart Kaikoura by InterCity Coachlines
  • flat sprawling Canterbury Plains, fringed by the Southern Alps
  • 6.40pm arrive Christchurch terminal
Fare includes:
  • Tranz Alpine train
  • Travel by InterCity Coachlines Greymouth/Punakaiki/Nelson/Kaikoura/Christchurch
  • Whale Watch cruise at Kaikoura

Optional Add On: Full Day Abel Tasman tour

  A full day tour from Nelson to explore the Abel Tasman National Park. Includes coach transport from Nelson - Kaiteriteri, and a choice of a 5 ½ hour cruise or cruise/walk options in the Abel Tasman National Park
  Fare:     $NZ80 pp per day incl GST

Optional Extra - Abel Tasman Kayak
  Fare: $NZ55 pp incl GST

As per CH03 with optional Abel Tasman add on but:

  • spend optional extra day at Abel Tasman kayaking instead of cruising and walking
  • this option includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea

 

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