From Glaciers to Starry Lakes – Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown & Lake Tekapo
Christchurch (2N) → Franz Josef (2N) → Queenstown (3N) +2 more
Glacier Wilderness · Alpine Adventures · Scenic Drives · Starry Lake Escapes · New Zealand · Christchurch · Franz Josef · Queenstown · Lake Tekapo · South Island
Per person · 2 travellers
2,35,000
Per person · 4 travellers
4,40,000
Must-do highlights
- Christchurch Gondola
- Port Hills
- Arthur’s Pass
- Hokitika Gorge
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Haast Pass
- Blue Pools
- Lake Hawea
- Wanaka
- That Wanaka Tree
- Queenstown
- Skyline Gondola
- Shotover Jet
- Arrowtown
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Fiordland National Park
- Lake Pukaki
- Aoraki Mount Cook Views
- Lake Tekapo
- Church of the Good Shepherd
Photos appear across the day-by-day plan below
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From Glaciers to Starry Lakes – Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown & Lake Tekapo — 5 stops of unforgettable moments
9 days · 8 nights
- Day 01Christchurch
Christchurch Airport · Airport Transfer · Garden City · Avon River · Botanic Gardens · Cathedral Square · Riverside Market · City Exploration
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
- Day 02Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola · Port Hills · Sumner Beach · New Brighton Pier · Lyttelton Harbour · Botanic Gardens · Avon River Walk · Coastal Views
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
- Day 03Franz Josef
Arthur’s Pass · Southern Alps · Castle Hill · Hokitika Gorge · West Coast Drive · Rainforest Landscapes · Glacier Region Arrival · Scenic Stops
Overnight
Franz Josef Glacier Lodge / Hotel
- Day 04Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier · Glacier Valley Walk · Lake Matheson · Mountain Reflections · Glacier Viewpoints · Helicopter Glacier Landing (Optional) · Alpine Wildernes…
Overnight
Franz Josef Glacier Lodge / Hotel
- Day 05Queenstown
Haast Pass · Blue Pools · Lake Hawea · Wanaka Scenic Views · That Wanaka Tree · Cardrona Valley · Crown Range Road · Lake Wakatipu · Queenstown Arrival
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 06Queenstown
Skyline Gondola · Shotover Jet · Arrowtown · Queenstown Gardens · Kawarau Bridge · Adventure Activities · Waterfront Views · Mountain Landscapes
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 07Queenstown
Milford Sound Cruise · Fiordland National Park · Mirror Lakes · Homer Tunnel · Mitre Peak · Waterfalls · Scenic Fiord Landscapes
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 08Lake Tekapo
Scenic Alpine Drive · Cromwell · Lindis Pass · Omarama · Lake Pukaki · Aoraki Mount Cook Views · Church of the Good Shepherd · Lake Tekapo Arrival
Overnight
Lake Tekapo Lakeside Lodge / Hotel
- Day 09Christchurch & Departure
Lake Tekapo Sunrise · Dark Sky Reserve · Stargazing · Alpine Lake Views · Church of the Good Shepherd · Scenic Drive to Christchurch · Airport Transfer · Depart…
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Handpicked Accommodations (2 Nights Christchurch
- 2 Nights Franz Josef
- 3 Nights Queenstown
- 1 Night Lake Tekapo) with Daily Breakfast
- Christchurch Gondola Ticket
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Access & Lake Matheson Walk
- Milford Sound Cruise Excursion with Coach Transfers
- Skyline Gondola Ticket in Queenstown
- Lake Tekapo Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing Experience
- Private Chauffeured Airport
- Inter-City & Sightseeing Transfers Throughout (Including Final Transfer to Christchurch Airport)
- Entrance Tickets to National Parks & Attractions
- Local Destination Guide Services
Not included
- International Flight Tickets (India–New Zealand Return)
- New Zealand Visitor Visa Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Meals
- Beverages & Optional Adventure Activities (Helicopter Glacier Landing
- Bungy Jumping
- Shotover Jet)
- Tips & Gratuities for Drivers
- Boat Crews
- and Guides
- Travel & Health Insurance
When to go
Season & weather
Best months
Dec–Feb (Summer) & Mar–May (Autumn)
Avoid
Jun–Aug (Winter / Snow Disruptions)
Temperature
10°C–25°C
Rainfall
Moderate (Year-round Rainfall)
Cold warning
Cold Winters (Jun–Aug)
Monsoon / typhoon
None
Peak season
Dec–Feb (Summer Peak)
Getting there
Travel details
- Visa
- Visitor Visa (Required for Indian Passport Holders)
- Fly from (India)
- BLR · BOM · DEL · MAA
- Flight time
- 12–15 Hours (Via Transit)
- Airline
- Singapore Airlines · Malaysia Airlines · Air New Zealand · Qantas
- Booking lead time
- 2–3 Months
- Local currency
- NZD / USD
- Trip style
- Private / South Island Glacier & Alpine Explorer
- Budget tier
- Luxury