Classic Tour

7 days

From: NZ$4999

Departure: Christchurch

Destination: Queenstown

Check Dates

Join us on this guided scenic tour through the mighty Southern Alps, to the wild West Coast before experiencing the beauty of Queenstown.

Highlights

  • Experience the Southern Alps by world-renowned TranzAlpine train journey
  • Uncover the home of the sacred pounamu, mesmerising blue lakes, and ancient forests on the West Coast
  • Discover Haast Pass on a unique Kiwi-style Road Trip adventure
  • Explore city and town life in Christchurch, Greymouth and Queenstown
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour director along this great journey
  • Travel Northbound or Southbound

What you get along the way

Transportation

  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Private Coaches to reach regional gems
  • Private shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage

Minimum Age

  • 16 years and over
  • Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Meals

  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Meal on the train

Accommodation

  • 3 – 4 Star Hotel (6 nights)
  • Twin Share
  • Single Upgrade Available

Group Size

Maximum of 35 people.

Available Dates - September 2026 to April 2027

Product Code: CCQ

Our 2026 and 2027 Classic Alpine Highlights Tour departs on the following dates. To book your place, either call us on 0800 872 467 (+64 4 495 0775) or click the Book Now button and complete the enquiry form. You can choose to pay 20% and then pay the balance 66 days before departure.

Our 2026 & 2027 season departures are currently on a price freeze until the end of August. 

Start Christchurch

19 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

25 SEPT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

26 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

2 OCT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

3 OCT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

9 OCT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

10 OCT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

16 OCT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

17 OCT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

23 OCT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

24 OCT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

30 OCT 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

31 OCT 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

6 NOV 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

7 NOV 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

13 NOV 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

14 NOV 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

20 NOV 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

21 NOV 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

27 NOV 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

28 NOV 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

4 DEC 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

5 DEC 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

11 DEC 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

12 DEC 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

18 DEC 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

19 DEC 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

25 DEC 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

2 JAN 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

8 JAN 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

9 JAN 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

15 JAN 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

23 JAN 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

29 JAN 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

30 JAN 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

5 FEB 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

6 FEB 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

12 FEB 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

13 FEB 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

19 FEB 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

20 FEB 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

26 FEB 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

27 FEB 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

5 MAR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

6 MAR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

12 MAR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

13 MAR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

19 MAR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

20 MAR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

26 MAR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

27 MAR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

2 APR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

3 APR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

9 APR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

10 APR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

16 APR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

17 APR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

23 APR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

24 APR 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

30 APR 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

1 MAY 2027

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

7 MAY 2027

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

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Solo Traveller Options

Guaranteed Share: If you are a solo traveller, you can choose the guaranteed Share option, and we will match you with another solo traveller of the same gender in a twin-bedded room. If we can't match you with another solo traveller, we will cover the Single Supplement cost.

Single Supplement: If you are a Solo Traveller and would like a room to yourself, you can select to pay the Single Supplement when confirming your booking.

 

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Northbound Tour: This tour travels from South to North

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