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Wooden pier extending into calm lake water with a boat and sunset sky in the background
Nature

Coast to Coast Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

From: $3,776 pp

Overview

The tour begins in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island, often referred to as 'The Garden City' for its stunning botanical gardens, and surroundings. After exploring Christchurch, you'll journey through Canterbury, passing the crystal-clear lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki as you head towards the majestic Mount Cook. Continue through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep South along the East Coast. Discover the historic charm of Dunedin, where you might encounter penguins and albatrosses on the Otago Peninsula. Then, travel across the Southland towards Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. Enjoy a full day exploring the breathtaking Milford Sound, including a scenic cruise. From there, you’ll arrive in Queenstown, where you’ll spend two nights, to have enough time to relax, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy the numerous activities. Next, visit the West Coast Glaciers, with two nights to explore one of the many guided walks or take a scenic flight. Finally, you’ll return to Christchurch aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Modern glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby.
Quest on Cambridge

Highlights of Coast to Coast Tour

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Two Skyline Queenstown gondola cabins travel along cables above a layer of low-lying clouds with the snow-dusted Remarkables in the background.

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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