Great Journeys New Zealands - Alpine Highlights Tour

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Great Journeys New Zealands - Alpine Highlights Tour - 2026/2027

South Island Rail and Coach Journey Through New Zealand’s Most Spectacular Landscapes

See the best of the South Island on a fully guided journey from Christchurch to Queenstown, combining iconic rail and scenic coach travel. Ride the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps, then continue by coach along the West Coast and over Haast Pass to Queenstown.

Christchurch, TranzAlpine Train, Southern Alps, West Coast Rainforests, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier region, Haast Pass, glacial valleys and Queenstown.

 

Great Journeys New Zealand - Alpine Highlights Tour Map

Visited Locations

Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Punakaiki
Queenstown
Wild West Coast
Duration
7 Days
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Rail
Group Size
Max. 35 pax
Transport
Coach
Train
Accom
3 - 4 Stars

Inclusions

Experienced Tour Director
6 Nights Accommodation
6 Breakfasts
2 Dinners
1 Meal on the Train
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Excursion
West Coast Treetops Walk
Private Coaches to Reach Regional Gems
Porterage at Selected Locations
Private Shuttles (Excluding Airport Arrival)

Highlights

Lake Wakitipu
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Tranzalpine Train Journey to the West Coast
Aerial View of Haast Pass
Tranzalpine Train at Smithfield
Christchurch City Tram
TSS Earnslaw Steamship in Queenstown
Queenstown
Bridge on the West Coast
Punting on the Avon Christchurch
Tranzalpine Train
Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price