Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More: 4 Day Tour from Auckland

+20

Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More: 4 Day Tour from Auckland

Name: Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More: 4 Day Tour from Auckland
Address: New Zealand

Fjords Tours Outdoor activities Guided tours For adults Good for groups Landmarks & monuments Multi-day trips Nature & adventure Sightseeing National parks

4-day tour from Auckland to visit Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki & Tekapo, Arthur's Pass, Castle Hills, and TranzAlpine Train. Finish at Christchurch.

Highlights

Discover many of the major attractions of New Zealand's South on this 4-day tour
Drive to Arthur’s Pass through Castle Hill & return on TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Aoraki Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
Engage in stargazing at night in Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Admire Te Anau Glowworm Caves and venture to sparkling waters of Milford Sound

Description

Embark on one of the best possible itineraries to explore many of major attractions of New Zealand's South Island starting from Auckland within 4 Days. Finish your trip in Christchurch. Day 1: Auckland - Flight to Queenstown - Queenstown City Explore - Te Anau - Te Anau Glowworm Caves Board your included flight from Auckland to Queenstown and get picked up from Queenstown airport. Visit the famous Queenstown Gardens. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the adrenaline rush while doing thrill jet boating activity. Reach Te Anau and check-in to your hotel. At evening, embark on Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms. Day 2: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown Get picked up from your hotel. Relax on the scenic transfer to Milford Sound with multiple scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, Falls Creek, Monkey Creek on the way. Venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound, which is surrounded by lush rainforests, rushing waterfalls, and towering peaks. Enjoy return scenic drive to Queenstown. Check-in to your hotel in Queenstown and refresh. Ride the Queenstown Gondola for stunning views. Enjoy luge rides. Watch mesmerizing panoramic views. Day 3: Queenstown - Lindis Pass - Lake Pukaki - Aoraki Mount Cook (Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track) - Lake Tekapo Be picked up from your hotel and pass through Lindis Pass on your way to Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire the highest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mount Cook. Either hike through the famous Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track to soak up the area's wild beauty or engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather conditions. Check-in to your hotel in Lake Tekapo. At night, grab the opportunity to engage in stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world. Day 4: Lake Tekapo - Lake Lyndon - Castle Hill - Arthur's Pass National Park - Otira Viaduct Lookout - TranzAlpine Train Experience - Christchurch Start another beautiful day with pickup from your hotel in Lake Tekapo. Visit the renowned 'Church of the Good Shepherd' in Lake Tekapo. Take a brief leisurely walk along the turquoise Lake Tekapo. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Castle Hill. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations featured in famous Hollywood movies. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur's Pass and admire the scenic views, before disembarking at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up. Our enchanting journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Christchurch.

Includes

Transportation throughout the tour Knowledgeable guide-driver WiFi on board Packaged water bottles Packaged snacks Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear Standard Economy Arrival Flight Ticket (2 bags/person - 23+7 kg) from Auckland to Queenstown Optional: Entry tickets for 6 activities i.e. TranzAlpine Train Ride, Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve, Glowworm Caves Tour, Milford Sound Cruise, Jet Boating & Gondola ride with Luge Rides Optional: Accommodation for 3 nights in 3.5 to 4.5-star handpicked properties, based on availability and season, with breakfast where available.

Important Information

Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance. If you prefer a private experience for your group, please select the 'Private Tour' option. If you prefer a group experience with other travelers, select the 'Group Tour' option. Please note that a minimum of 2 travelers is required to operate 'Group Tour' options. If the minimum number is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund based on your preference.