Daily departing New Zealand tours from Horizon Holidays for independent travelers who want the value and security of pre-booked travel arrangements plus flexibility and independent time.
Daily departing New Zealand tours from Horizon Holidays for independent travelers who want the value and security of pre-booked travel arrangements plus flexibility and independent time.
Independent Touring

Independent Touring > Explore New Zealand Itineraries > Coastal Explorer

Coastal Explorer

  EXPLORE NZ BY COACH OR CAR  8 Days, 7 Nights from US$ 



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Highlights:
  • Transport
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Transfers within journey
  • TranzAlpine scenic rail journey
  • Milford Sound Cruise including lunch
  • Skyline Gondola Queenstown
  • Taieri Gorge train journey
  • Otago Peninsula Wildlife tour
  • Dunedin sightseeing tour
Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch, known as the ‘Garden City’ where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Today is yours for optional activities. Stay 1 night in Christchurch.

Day 2 - Christchurch - Glaciers
Board the TranzAlpine train to traverse the Southern Alps to Greymouth. Coach down the West Coast to the glaciers. Stay 1 night in Franz Josef or Fox Glacier townships.

Day 3 - Glaciers - Queenstown
Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you journey deeper into South Westland, before reaching the Southern Lakes district and the alpine resort of Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 4 - At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine village. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour.

Day 5 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
A full day taking in the wonders of Milford Sound and Mitre Peak, while enjoying lunch aboard a cruise on the Sound, returning to Queenstown by evening.

Day 6 - Queenstown - Taieri Gorge - Dunedin
This morning board a coach to Pukerangi where you will join the Taieri Gorge train. Enjoy breath-taking views on this historic journey to Dunedin. Stay 2 nights in Dunedin

Day 7 - At Dunedin
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin.This afternoon you will see penguins, fur seals and albatross on this unique Otago Peninsula wildlife tour.

Day 8 - 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.

 Prices: US$ Per Person, Twinshare
  Standard Quality Superior
Great Sights Seat in Coach - Code 330i/330SDi
01 April 2013- 31 September 2013

 Share Twin $1985 $2081 $2186
 Single $2640 $2996 $3263
 Triple $1805 $1935 $2024
 Breakfast Option $146 $170 $190

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