View Gallery Home Coach Tours Hot Offer - Save Hundreds! 10 Day Classic South Island Showcasing nature’s best in the majestic South Island Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Classic Tours Overview price from 3,579 AUD per person (twin share) duration 10 days and 9 nights you will visit Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mt Cook, Twizel South Island Saved to favourites Tour Dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 10 Day Classic Group Tour that travels the South Island, starting and finishing in Christchurch. Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch 1 of 2Coach Tour Itinerary - 10 Day Classic South Island 2 of 2Christchurch, Canterbury On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Dinner* Day 2 - Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef 1 of 4TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 2 of 4TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 3 of 4Greenstone Carving, Hokitika - Photo: Miles Holden 4 of 4Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast - Photo: Fraser Clements This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to the township of Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier - Douglas Wing Breakfast & Dinner Day 3 - Franz Josef - Queenstown Queenstown, Otago See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast to Fox Glacier. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Mercure Queenstown Resort - Lakeview Room Breakfast Day 4 - Queenstown 1 of 2TSS Earnslaw Cruise, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown 2 of 2TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown Today is a free day to explore Queenstown. Your Coach Captain and Tour Leader will assist with the many optional activities available. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon or to get up close to a Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner featuring a menu of seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. Stay at Mercure Queenstown Resort - Lakeview Room Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 5 - Queenstown - Te Anau Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel - Deluxe Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 6 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau 1 of 2Milford Sound, Fiordland 2 of 2Road to Milford Sound, Fiordland Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch onboard. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available. You might like to cap off your Fiordland experience by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua – Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel - Deluxe Room Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 7 - Te Anau - Dunedin 1 of 3Dunedin, Otago 2 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin 3 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ and enjoy city tour. Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Tonight, a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 8 - Dunedin - Mt Cook - Twizel 1 of 2Aoraki Mt Cook, Mackenzie 2 of 2Twizel, Mackenzie District Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you continue to marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay. Stay at MacKenzie Country Hotel or similar Breakfast & Dinner Day 9 - Twizel - Christchurch 1 of 3Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie 2 of 3Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo - Photo: Fraser Gunn 3 of 3Cable Car, Christchurch City Centre Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving into Christchurch for a city tour. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends. Stay at Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport or similar Breakfast, Dinner Day 10 - Depart Christchurch Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Breakfast Expand All | Collapse All Inclusions Return airport transfers in New Zealand 9 nights 4 star accommodation 9 cooked breakfasts 8 sumptuous dinners* including 3 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch Larnach Castle guided tour Haggis Ceremony and Gift City sights tour of Dunedin and Christchurch View More * Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. 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