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

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From Queenstown to Christchurch
5.0
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West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour - Discover New Zealand
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Operator
Discover New Zealand
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
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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

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  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Discover New Zealand

4.6
(20 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • AW
    · February 24th, 2024
    Excellent tour and especially enjoyed the...
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    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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Tour ID: 161685

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