Day One Hometown to Queentown
Dinner
Fly from your home town to the stunning alpine resort town of Queenstown, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the dramatic Southern Alps. This evening, meet your fellow travellers for a pre-dinner beverage and tour briefing.
Mercure Queenstown Resort or similiar 1 nights
Day Two Queenstown to Haast
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, travel from Queenstown through Wānaka and the spectacular Haast Pass, journeying across the dramatic landscapes of the Southern Alps to Haast for your overnight stay. Along the way, enjoy a visit to Wanaka Lavender Farm, admire the beautiful Blue Pools at Makarora, take scenic stops and short walks, and experience an exhilarating adventure with Haast River Safari.
Heartland Hotel, Haast 1 night
Day Three Haast to Fox Glacier
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, travel to Jackson Bay, a remote coastal settlement on the edge of the wilderness, before journeying north along the rugged West Coast to Fox Glacier, pausing at spectacular viewpoints along the way.
Heartland Hotel, Fox Glacier 1 night
or similiar
Day Four Fox Glacier to Hokitika
Breakfast, Dinner
Begin your day with the easy 2.6km Lake Matheson walk, renowned for its mirror-like reflections of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Later, visit Franz Josef Glacier for a short bush walk to the lookout for impressive glacier views.
Join the unforgettable White Heron (Kōtuku) Sanctuary Tour, travelling by 4WD across private farmland before a gentle rainforest walk to the viewing hide at New Zealand’s only White Heron nesting colony, where you may also spot Royal Spoonbills, Little Shags, and other native birdlife.
Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika 3 nights
Day Five & Six Hokitika
Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy time exploring Hokitika and the surrounding region, where highlights include a scenic forest walk to the vivid turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge, an easy elevated stroll through the rainforest canopy on the West Coast Treetop Walkway, and a visit to the National Kiwi Centre in the heart of Hokitika township. You’ll also have leisure time to discover Hokitika’s renowned pounamu (greenstone) carving studios, artisan galleries, and its dramatic wild coastal scenery.
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Day Seven Hokitika to Punakaiki
Breakfast, Dinner
Travel north along the dramatic coastal highway to Punakaiki, where you’ll explore the remarkable Pancake Rocks and Blowholes—layered limestone formations shaped by time, with powerful ocean surges creating spectacular natural displays.
Scenic Hotel, Punakaiki 1 night
Day Eight Westport and Denniston
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning journey to Charleston for the Rainforest Train, a unique journey through the magnificent Nile River Canyon.
Explore the northern West Coast with a visit to the rugged coastline of Cape Foulwind Seal Colony to see New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat, then head up to the historic Denniston Plateau for sweeping views and insight into its coal mining heritage. Discover regional history at the Westport Museum before enjoying free time to explore the charming township of Westport.
Bella Vista Motel, Westport 1 night
Day Nine Westport to Greymouth via Reefton
Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through the spectacular Buller Gorge, stopping in the historic gold-mining town of Reefton. Continue south to Greymouth, taking in scenic coastal views along the way, and enjoy free time to explore this historic town.
Ashley Hotel, Greymouth 1 night
Day Ten Greymouth to Christchurch via Lake Brunner
Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Greymouth and visit the historic Brunner Mine Memorial Park, the site of New Zealand’s worst mining disaster. Travel through Moana and along the shores of Lake Brunner before entering the rugged beauty of Arthur's Pass National Park. Cross the Southern Alps via the spectacular Otira Viaduct. Conclude the journey in Christchurch for your final evening together.
Distinction Hotel, Chrsitchurch 1 night
Day Eleven Christchurch to Hometwon
Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely morning before transferring to the airport for your return flight home.
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