[5N6D · Round Trip] TranzAlpine Train & Queenstown · Milford Sound
The Alps sliding past your train window, then the silence of a fiord.
Upcoming Departures
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What's Included / Not Included
Included
- Dedicated shuttle bus (12-seat minivan or 45-seat coach, allocated by booking volume)
- Pickup from major accommodation areas in Christchurch CBD · returns to the same point (exact spot sent the night before)
- TranzAlpine train·Greymouth·Franz Josef·Wanaka·Queenstown·Milford Sound·Mount Cook·Lake Tekapo stops
- 23kg checked luggage per person
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance
Not Included
- Accommodation (5 nights) — see "Book Your Stay" section below
- Meals and personal expenses
- Tour guide (shuttle only — no guide included)
- Optional activities (whale watching, heli-hike, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc.)
- TranzAlpine train fare (Christchurch → Greymouth, book directly with KiwiRail)
- Travel insurance
Route Map
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Accommodation must be booked separately at each stop city. You can book directly from the \"Stay & Activities\" section below.
Take TranzAlpine to Greymouth (book directly with KiwiRail)
This package is a 5-Night 6-Day shuttle starting from Greymouth. From Christchurch to Greymouth, take the world-famous TranzAlpine (book directly with KiwiRail). This Approx. 5h crossing of the Southern Alps is one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.
The train fare is not included in the package price. Trains sell out quickly in peak season — we strongly recommend booking at least 1 month in advance.
- Depart Christchurch station 08:15 · Arrive Greymouth station 13:10 (runs daily)
- one-way adult fare approx. NZD 219~ (varies by seat class & season)
- Arrive Greymouth, check in · Meet the shuttle next day at 08:00
Greymouth → Franz Josef
Book a Hotel for This Day- └08:00–10:30Greymouth → Franz Josef· stops & free time
Walk the Glacier Valley Track as towering white ice walls close in through the gorge. Add a heli-hike (optional) to land on the snowfield and walk among crevasses — an experience of a lifetime.
Franz Josef → Queenstown (Wanaka via)
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├08:00–10:00Franz Josef → Haast Visitor Centre· stops & rest stop 20m
- ├10:20–12:20Haast Visitor Centre → Wanaka· stops & free time 3h
- └15:30–16:40Wanaka → Queenstown· stops & free time
Lake Matheson's mirror reflections and Wanaka's #ThatWanakaTree, then on to Queenstown. Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables create a skyline that welcomes every traveller.
Queenstown (Free Day)
Book a Hotel for This Day- Recommended Activities
- Skyline Gondola & Luge · Bob's Peak summit view + Luge ride · approx. NZD 75
- Shotover Jet Boat · 360° spin through the canyon · Queenstown's signature activity
- Bungee Jump (Kawarau Bridge) · World's first commercial bungee 43m · approx. NZD 205
- Gibbston Valley Winery Tour · Pinot Noir tasting tour · half-day excursion
- Fergburger · Queenstown's legendary artisan burger · expect a 30m+ wait
Bungee jumping · jet boating · skydiving (optional) — a full free day for any Queenstown adventure. End the evening at the Skyline Restaurant or by the lakeside watching the night lights.
Queenstown → Milford Sound (Day Tour) → Queenstown
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├07:30–09:50Queenstown → Te Anau· stops & rest stop 20m
- ├09:50–12:50Te Anau → Milford Sound· Milford Sound Cruise
- ⚠ Please book the 1:00 PM (13:00) departure cruise.
- ├15:00–17:00Milford Sound → Te Anau· stops & rest stop 20m
- └17:20–19:40Te Anau → Queenstown· stops & free time
Depart at dawn; as you emerge from the Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound unfolds in full grandeur. Cruise between sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls — a humbling encounter with raw nature.
Queenstown - Mt Cook - Twizel
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├08:00–10:20Queenstown → Omarama· stops & rest stop 20m
- ├10:40–11:50Omarama → Mount Cook· free time 5h 10m (lunch incl.)
- └17:00–18:10Mount Cook → Tekapo· stops & free time
Hike the Hooker Valley Track with Mount Cook's snowfields directly ahead (10 km round trip). After dark, a certified Dark Sky Reserve reveals the Milky Way and Southern Cross — awaits.
Twizel → Christchurch (Lake Tekapo via)
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├09:30–10:40Tekapo → Geraldine· stops & rest stop 20m
- └11:00–12:40Geraldine → Christchurch CBD· stops & tour ends
A beautiful final journey via Lake Tekapo to Christchurch. The Church of the Good Shepherd and Mount John Observatory frame the turquoise lake panorama — the perfect finale to your 6-day journey.
Accommodation Booking & Activity Reservation Service
This package covers shuttle transport only. Book both accommodation and activities directly via the links below.
Accommodation at Each Stop
Book Activities
Recommended activities for this trip. Tap any item to book it instantly.
⚠️ Please book the 1:00 PM (13:00) departure cruise. Booking a different departure time may prevent you from returning with the shuttle.
Meeting Point & Confirmation Process
Booking Confirmation Email
Your booking confirmation and booking code will be sent by email within 1 business day of payment. Simply show your booking code to the driver on departure day.
Pickup & Final Return
We pick up from major accommodation areas within Christchurch CBD and return to the same point on Day 7. The exact location and time are sent via WhatsApp between 8–9pm the night before departure.
Board 30 Minutes Before Departure
Please arrive at the pickup point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure get a full refund.
Departs Christchurch: Wednesdays & Sundays only
* For groups of 9+, please contact our support team.
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