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West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour

3 days
From Queenstown to Christchurch
5.0
1 traveler review
West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour - Discover New Zealand
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 99
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Visit the beautiful Wanaka and her renowned lake
  • Explore the extraordinary West Coast Glaciers
  • Journey through breathtaking vistas on the TransAlpine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Queenstown, collect your rental car and head to Wanaka
  2. Day 2 Wanaka to Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 Franz Josef to Greymouth, Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch, Where Your Tour Concludes
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What's Included

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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.5
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • AW
    · February 24th, 2024
    Excellent tour and especially enjoyed the guided tour from Franz Joseph
    Discover New Zealand commented on this review
    Hello Audrey, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for us. We are delighted that you had an excellent experience while on the tour. We value your feedback and much appreciated. All the best with your travels and stay safe!... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024

Dates & Availability

3 days
West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
From Queenstown to Christchurch

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  • Wednesday
    25 Dec, 2024
    Friday
    27 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Thursday
    26 Dec, 2024
    Saturday
    28 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Friday
    27 Dec, 2024
    Sunday
    29 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Saturday
    28 Dec, 2024
    Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Sunday
    29 Dec, 2024
    Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
  • Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    Sunday
    5 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $734
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Tour ID: 161685

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