Milford Sound, Mt Cook & More: 4-Day Tour from Christchurch

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By Waimate Journeys

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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover many of the major attractions of New Zealand's South on this 4-day tour
Ride the TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Arthur’s Pass and return via Castle Hill
Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
Engage in stargazing at night in Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Explore Milford or Doubtful Sound, then visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves another day

Activity location

- Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Dates

Travellers

Without Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

4d
English

Apart from the described inclusions, this option excludes the following:

Entry tickets for mentioned 4 activities. Travellers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
Accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.

Language options: English

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€1,778.48 x 2 Adults€3,556.96

Total

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Without Accommodation

4d
English

In addition to the described inclusions, this option includes entry tickets for the four mentioned activities and excludes accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.

Language options: English

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€2,400.33 x 2 Adults€4,800.66

Total

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

4d
English

In addition to the described inclusions, this option includes the following:

Entry tickets for mentioned 4 activities.
4 to 5-star hotel for 3 nights with breakfast based on availability & season.

Language options: English

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€3,034.61 x 2 Adults€6,069.22

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Guide-driver exclusively for your group
WiFi on board
Packaged water bottles
Packaged snacks
Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
Optional ("With Tickets" Option): Entry tickets for 4 activities i.e., TranzAlpine Train Ride, Stargazing, Glowworm Caves Tour & Milford or Doubtful Sound Cruise. If any activity included in 'With Tickets' option is cancelled by 3rd party activity provider operating that activity, or becomes unavailable, a guaranteed refund for full affected booking or a suitable alternative will be offered, as preferred by the customer
Optional ("With Accommodation" Option): Accommodation for 3 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season
Meals and Drinks (except 3 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
Travel Insurance
Anything not described in the inclusions

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey to explore many of the major attractions of New Zealand's South Island, allowing you to experience serenity of each place. Conclude your trip in Queenstown.

Day 1: Christchurch–TranzAlpine Scenic Train–Arthur’s Pass National Park–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo-Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve

Be picked up from your accommodation in Christchurch. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Christchurch Station and admire the scenic views before disembarking at Arthur’s Pass Railway Station, where you will be picked up. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl Walking Track or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations featured in famous Hollywood films. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Lake Tekapo. Check-in to your accommodation in Lake Tekapo. At night, grab the opportunity to engage in a stargazing activity in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world.

Day 2: Lake Tekapo – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook (Hooker Valley Track & Tasman Glacier View Track) – Lindis Pass – Queenstown

Start another beautiful day with pickup from your hotel in Lake Tekapo. Visit the renowned 'Church of the Good Shepherd' in Lake Tekapo. Take a brief leisurely walk along the picturesque Lake Tekapo. Visit Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire the highest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mount Cook. Either hike through rugged mountain terrain to soak up the area's wild beauty on the Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track or engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather conditions. Pass through Lindis Pass on your way. Check-in to your accommodation in Queenstown.

Day 3: Queenstown – Milford Sound Cruise or Doubtful Sound Cruise – Te Anau

Start with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Choose between a journey to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, both set in the heart of Fiordland National Park. On the Milford route, enjoy scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, and Monkey Creek before cruising past towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. For Doubtful Sound, cruise across Lake Manapouri, travel over Wilmot Pass, and venture into a vast, untouched fiord surrounded by dramatic cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a scenic return drive to Te Anau.

Day 4: Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Queenstown

Embark on Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms. Enjoy a scenic drive from your Te Anau hotel to Queenstown. Your journey concludes in Queenstown, a vibrant adventure capital where you can begin another exciting adventure. May the memories of these spectacular landscapes and the essence of New Zealand's natural beauty stay with you always.