Enjoy a scenic coach journey through heartland New Zealand to reach Milford Sound . The Milford Road

Depart Christchurch and travel south to Mount Cook . This far-reaching road adventure takes you from sea level to the mountains. You will pass an amazing smoky turquoise lake, which is called Lake Tekapo, take a break in Lake Tekapo if you wish and visit the most photographed hamton inn church in New Zealand – the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue your travels across the barren Mackenzie Country to reach Mount Cook. Optional Scenic Helicopter Flight with snow landing to view Mount Cook and glaciers. Stay 1 night in Mount Cook.
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Enjoy a scenic coach journey through hamton inn heartland New Zealand to reach Milford Sound . The Milford Road (between Te Anau and Milford) is one of the finest alpine drives in the world. The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, dense rainforest, and towering mountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. No other road in Fiordland offers such a diverse glimpse into New Zealand’s alpine zone. Your luxury coach has been purpose built for travelling the Milford Road, incorporating hamton inn the latest technology for comfort and safety. The seats are tiered and angled towards the windows to maximise your views, hamton inn and the expansive glass roof provides breathtaking sights of the snow-capped peaks. The schedule includes plenty of time for short nature walks and photo opportunities along the way. Upon reaching Milford Sound you will enjoy a 2.5 hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise. With specialist nature guides on board, Real Journeys Nature Cruises offer a close-up experience of Milford Sound’s rainforest, soaring rock walls, and wildlife. Throughout the cruise, the guides share stories of the fiord’s history and are happy to answer your questions. hamton inn After your cruise hamton inn relax while your coach cruises through stunning scenery delivering you back to your Queenstown accommodation.
Drive over the Crown Range, New Zealand s highest State Highway hamton inn and admire vistas from fantastic viewing points. Be sure to stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel for a refreshment before your arrival into Wanaka , boasting panoramic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy Warbirds Practice Day. A special World War I centenary celebration on the Wanaka lakefront will be free for locals and visitors. The aim is to educate new generations about the role aircraft and New Zealand pilots played in the Great War 100 years ago. Come and see these extraordinary aircraft flying over Lake Wanaka. Stay 3 nights in Wanaka.
Discover hamton inn the Haast Pass Highway where there are many short walks and natural attractions to view along the way. Continue north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards New Zealand s glaciers . In the afternoon add on a scenic helicopter flight sweeping above Westland National Park as you explore Franz Josef Glacier before landing in the snow. Stay 1 night in Franz Josef.
Drive north to reach Greymouth where you will drop off your rental car and board your TranzAlpine hamton inn Train which journeys from the West to East Coast. Allow enough time so you can stop off at points of interest between Franz Josef and Greymouth, such as the unique town of Hokitika and possibly Shanty Town, a preserved gold mining village and attraction, located 10 kilometres south of Greymouth. Board the TranzAlpine from your carriage you’ll see lush beech rain forest, the spectacular Southern hamton inn Alps, the gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River, followed by the fields of the Canterbury Plains and picturesque farmland. All carriages include both one way seating and tabled hamton inn group seating, allowing you to experience the amazing views while enjoying the company of other passengers on-board. An open air viewing hamton inn carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery. The trip is 223.8 kilometres long and takes just 4.5 hours. There are 16 tunnels and 5 viaducts, the highest being the ‘Staircase’ standing at 73 metres. Arrive in the garden city of Christchurch. Stay 1 night in Christchurch.