Day 11: Christchurch to Hokitika
In the morning, you board the TranzAlpine train for a magnificent scenic train journey to the west coast of the South Island. Sit back and enjoy a true winter wonderland!
This afternoon you’ll journey to a land of the legends at Pounamu Pathways at their Greymouth Experience Centre. This included cultural activity will allow you to become immersed in the rich tapestry of Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the Māwhera Pā settlement. This captivating exhibition features monumental sculptures, audio-visual elements, and history told through audio and illustrations, allowing you to become familiar with the region’s Māori culture.
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Tranz Alpine train journey*
- Pounamu Pathways
*Please note that the TranzAlpine unfortunately will not be running on all departures. Where this is the case, you will instead continue to the West Coast in the vehicle with your guide.
- Day 1: Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland to Russell
- Day 3: Russell
- Day 4: Russell to Whangarei
- Day 5: Whangarei to Rotorua
- Day 6: Rotorua
- Day 7: Rotorua to Wellington
- Day 8: Wellington
- Day 9: Wellington to Kaikōura
- Day 10: Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Day 11: Christchurch to Hokitika
- Day 12: Hokitika to Franz Josef
- Day 13: Franz Josef
- Day 14: Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Day 15: Queenstown
- Day 16: Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 17: Te Anau to Invercargill (via Milford Sound)
- Day 18: Invercargill to Dunedin
- Day 19: Dunedin to Christchurch
- Day 20: Christchurch