Begin your journey traversing the island by rail and continue on to see for yourself the contrasting scenery of the East and West Coasts.

Day 1: Christchurch - Glaciers
Aboard the renowned TranzAlpine train cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur's Pass  leads to the West Coast. From Greymouth, continue by coach along the coastal plain. Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 2: At  the Glaciers
A  whole day is available for optional excursions on the Glacier.

Day 3: Glaciers - Queenstown
Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. Continue through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 4: At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this
fabulous alpine resort. This evening enjoy the Kiwi Haka Cultural show.

Day 5: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau
A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, aboard a cruise on the Sound,  returning to Te Anau by evening. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

Day 6: Te Anau - Dunedin
This morning cross  the rolling hill country of Southland and South Otago to Dunedin “the Edinburgh of the South”. Stay 1 night in Dunedin.

Day 7: Dunedin - Christchurch
Travel north through historic Oamaru, and seaside Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey.