Short Tours from Queenstown

Starting in Christchurch, head across to Greymouth and begin the journey of magical scenery! Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea •  Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train. It is short and sweet but will fill you with absolute joy!

From Queenstown you’ll travel the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast.  With 2 nights in Franz Josef you have time for a glacier adventure of your choosing.  From there continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth where you’ll catch the world renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch. 

Two nights in Franz Josef on this tour gives you time to really enjoy the glacier to its full potential. Why not join a heli hike or Eco Tour to get you immersed in the glacier!

From Queenstown through to Fox Glacier and onto Christchurch this tour showcases mountains, lakes, and the Canterbury plains.

Enjoy some South Island gems on this short and sweet 3 day journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, including the rugged West Coast, Franz Josef Glacier, and the world-famous TranzAlpine Train.

Embark on a 2 day journey across some of the gems of the South Island. Beginning in the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown, see the majestic Southern Alps, picturesque lakes and rivers and the wild beauty of the West Coast before hopping aboard one of the world's great train journeys, the Tranzalpine, from Greymouth to your final destination, Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island.

A magical and memorable three-day journey from Queenstown to the lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls, playful wildlife and towering peaks of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, including a Glow Worm experience in Te Anau.