8-Day New Zealand Private Tour with Milford Sound and Franz Josef
About This Tour
Explore New Zealand at your own pace on a flexible 8-day journey through Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Te A...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Christchurch, Queenstown, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass National Park, Milford Sound · Languages: English, French, Italian
Know before you go: NZ weather is mutable, so please dress in layered clothing.; Suggested activities can be added to your itinerary, and a new quote will be issued.
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Milford Sound
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What's Included
- Professional New Zealand guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- All transfers
- Milford cruise
- Glow Worm Caves
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Extra activities or suggested activities
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Souvenirs
- Anything not stated in the itinerary
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Meet and Greet in Christchurch
Meet and greet at the airport. Enjoy sightseeing in the Garden City, visiting Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre, Hagley Park, the Transitional Cathedral, and Riverside Markets.
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2Day 02
Arthur's Pass and Pounamu Country
Travel to the West Coast via Arthur's Pass, New Zealand's highest pass, with a short stop for photos. Then continue down into Westland and visit the home of Greenstone - Pounamu, a prized stone by the Māori. Overnight stay in Hokitika.
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3Day 03
Franz Josef Glacier to Wanaka
Today, from Hokitika, travel to Franz Josef and take a short 45-minute walk to the base of the glacier through the native forest. Continue to Haast for a short coffee break, then travel onward to Wanaka with scenic stops along the way, including waterfalls and sand dunes. Transfer to your accommodation in Wanaka.
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4Day 04
Crown Range, Cardrona and Arrowtown
After visiting the Lonely Tree, the world's most photographed tree, travel through the Crown Range and stop at Cardrona Historic Pub. Then continue to Arrowtown, reminiscing on a bygone era and the gold rush as you visit this quaint village. Transfer to your accommodation in Queenstown.
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5Day 05
Free Day in Queenstown
Enjoy a free day to explore Queenstown, or ask for assistance in booking activities such as a Shotover jet boat ride, winery visits, the TSS Earnslaw steamboat cruise, or a gondola ride up to Bob's Peak for a 360-degree view of Queenstown.
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6Day 06
Milford Sound Cruise via Te Anau
Start early for the day and travel to Te Anau via the scenic route. Take a short break in Te Anau, then continue to Milford with scenic stops along the way. Arrive at the terminal in time for your cruise. After the cruise, return to your accommodation in Te Anau.
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7Day 07
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and Return to Queenstown
Transfer to your Glow Worm Caves activity in Te Anau. After completing the activity, transfer to your Queenstown accommodation for the rest of the day.
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8Day 08
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for your departure.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your hotel or airport · Tour start: Christchurch, New Zealand — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
