About this trip
Nine days through New Zealand's South Island, travelling by coach with a guide who handles the logistics while you take in the scenery.
The route runs through World Heritage wilderness at Milford Sound and the glacier country around Franz Josef, with time in Queenstown as one of the standout stops along the way.
It's a fully guided group trip built around the island's natural landmarks rather than long stretches on the road, with the coach making it easy to move between them.
What you'll do
- Cruise or tour Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) in Fiordland
- See the Franz Josef (Waiau) glacier
- Spend time in Queenstown
- Travel by coach through South Island landscapes with a fully guided group
- Coach-based, so travel between stops is part of the daily rhythm
- Suits families and groups travelling together
- Departures around Christmas and New Year are available
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Christchurch · 12 Sept – 13 Sept
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