7N South New Zealand Coach Tour | Christchurch, Glaciers &

8 Days 7 Nights

Seven nights across the South Island from Christchurch to the Westland glaciers and Queenstown, with return flights from India included.

Westland's glacier country anchors this seven-night South Island coach tour that runs from Christchurch over the mountains to the West Coast and on to three Queenstown nights. Intercity transfers link the route on a comfortable superior-hotel tier.

What you see on the route

Christchurch and the Canterbury plains open the trip, the Westland glaciers and rainforest fill the middle, and Queenstown delivers the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. The coach handles the mountain passes so you can watch the scenery.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Christchurch | Garden city

Arrive in Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

Day 2: Christchurch | Canterbury day

Explore the city and the plains.

Day 3: Westland | Glacier country

Coach over the mountains to the Westland glaciers.

Day 4: Westland | Glacier day

A day in glacier country with rainforest walks.

Day 5: Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

Drive to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

Day 6: Queenstown | Gondola and lake

Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

Day 7: Queenstown | Adventure day

Jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound day.

Day 8: Christchurch | Departure

Return to Christchurch and depart for home.

Inclusions

• 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Latimer Christchurch (1 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Scenic Franz Josef - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown (3 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Latimer Christchurch (1 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 2 activity passes (as per itinerary)

  • No
  • No
  • Christchurch
  • Christchurch
  • 3 Star / 4 Star
  • Breakfast
  • Christchurch (2N), Westland (2N), Queenstown (3N)

Overview

Westland's glacier country anchors this seven-night South Island coach tour that runs from Christchurch over the mountains to the West Coast and on to three Queenstown nights. Intercity transfers link the route on a comfortable superior-hotel tier.

What you see on the route

Christchurch and the Canterbury plains open the trip, the Westland glaciers and rainforest fill the middle, and Queenstown delivers the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. The coach handles the mountain passes so you can watch the scenery.

Trip Highlights

  • Westland glacier country and rainforest
  • Three nights in lakeside Queenstown
  • Christchurch garden city and Canterbury plains
  • Skyline gondola over Lake Wakatipu

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Christchurch | Garden city

    Arrive in Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

    Overnight: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

  • Day
    02

    Christchurch | Canterbury day

    Explore the city and the plains.

    Overnight: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

  • Day
    03

    Westland | Glacier country

    Coach over the mountains to the Westland glaciers.

    Overnight: Scenic Franz Josef - Holidays Selections DFD

  • Day
    04

    Westland | Glacier day

    A day in glacier country with rainforest walks.

    Overnight: Scenic Franz Josef - Holidays Selections DFD

  • Day
    05

    Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

    Drive to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

    Overnight: Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

  • Day
    06

    Queenstown | Gondola and lake

    Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

    Overnight: Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

  • Day
    07

    Queenstown | Adventure day

    Jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound day.

    Overnight: Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

  • Day
    08

    Christchurch | Departure

    Return to Christchurch and depart for home.

Cost Includes

  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Latimer Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Scenic Franz Josef - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown (3 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Rydges Latimer Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 2 activity passes (as per itinerary)

Cost Excludes

  • Airfare (book your own flights)
  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Wednesday June 24, 2026
    Wednesday July 1, 2026
  • Wednesday July 1, 2026
    Wednesday July 8, 2026
  • Saturday August 1, 2026
    Saturday August 8, 2026
  • Friday September 4, 2026
    Friday September 11, 2026
  • Thursday October 1, 2026
    Thursday October 8, 2026
  • Sunday November 1, 2026
    Sunday November 8, 2026
  • Thursday December 3, 2026
    Thursday December 10, 2026
  • Tuesday January 5, 2027
    Tuesday January 12, 2027
  • Tuesday February 2, 2027
    Tuesday February 9, 2027
  • Monday March 1, 2027
    Monday March 8, 2027
  • Thursday April 29, 2027
    Thursday May 6, 2027