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HOW TO PLAN AND BOOK THIS NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY

Within this detailed itinerary you will find lists of accommodation and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
Beside each of these operators names is either a nightly price indication or a brief description about their operation. For more information and to make a booking with each individual operator, simply click the operators name which is an active link to their web page. On their web page you can read more about their establishment and are able to make enquiries and bookings directly with them.
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7 Day West Coast South Island Discovery Tour
Christchurch - Greymouth (via Tranz Alpine Train) - Hokitika - Fox Glacier/Franz Josef - Greymouth - Christchurch (via Tranz Alpine Train)
Book the Tranz Alpine Train by phoning 0800 500 600 (within NZ) or +64 3 379 1451 (outside NZ)

Shuttle Transport Greymouth-Christchurch-Greymouth - Contact: West Coast Shuttle

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For rental car options we recommend:

Day 1 - Christchurch to Greymouth via the Tranz Alpine Train
Catch the Tranz Alpine Train from Christchurch at 8.15am, arrive in Greymouth 12.45pm. New Zealand Rent-A-Car will collect you from the Greymouth Train Station in your rental car. Overnight Greymouth.

Greymouth Accommodation

Rosewood Bed & Breakfast, Greymouth (*from NZ$180 B&B)
Paroa Hotel, Motel, Restaurant & Bar, Greymouth (*from NZ$110)
Beachview Motels, Rapahoe, Greymouth (*from NZ$130)
Neptunes International Backpackers, Greymouth (*from NZ$18pp)
Revingtons Hotel, Greymouth (*from NZ$19pp)
Bellavista Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$105)
Lake Brunner Resort, Moana, Lake Brunner (37kms from Greymouth) (*from NZ$180)
South Beach Motel & Motor Park, Greymouth (*from NZ$22-NZ$135)
Greymouth Motel, Greymouth (*POA)
Recreation Hotel, Greymouth (*from NZ$64)
Alpine Rose Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Highpark Motor Inn, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Aachen Place Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Scenicland Motels, Greymouth (*from NZ$90)

Greymouth Activities & Rental Vehicles

West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday in Greymouth by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicles.
On Yer Bike! Adventures, Greymouth - Brace yourself for the off road adventure of a lifetime in a backdrop of lush West Coast rainforest.

Day 3 - Hokitika
Take a leisurely drive from Greymouth to Hokitika and check into your choice of accommodation (see below). Overnight Hokitika.

Day 4 - Hokitika
A free day to explore Hokitika. Overnight Hokitika (accommodation options above)

Day 5 - Fox Glacier/Franz Josef
Drive down to Fox Glacier/Franz Josef and explore this alpine region at your leisure. Overnight in Fox Glacier/Franz Josef.

Accommodation Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Glacier Country Campervan Park, Franz Josef (*from NZ$25)
Bellavista Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$105)
Glacier Gateway Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$75)
A1 Rata Grove Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$70)
58 on Cron Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$110)

Activities Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Glacier Country Lake Tours, Franz Josef - Boat cruises on stunning Lake Mapourika overlooked by NZ's highest mountains - Mt Tasman & Mt Cook.
Haast River Safaris, Haast, South Westland (124kms from Fox Glacier) - Take a river boat journey into the heart of Te Wahipounamu - the South West World Heritage Area Of New Zealand - your opportunity of a close up encounter with nature.
Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities

Day 6 - Greymouth to Christchurch via the Tranz Alpine Train
Drive up to Greymouth to meet the Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch, departing 1.45pm. Drop off your rental car to New Zealand Rent-A-Car. Overnight Christchurch.

Christchurch Accommodation

Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
Thomas's Hotel on Hereford, Christchurch (*from NZ$ 22-$155)
YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
Clearview Lodge 5 Star Accommodation, Christchurch (*POA)
Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
Seascape-Escape Bed & Breakfast, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch (*POA)
Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Eyrewell Downs Executive Holiday Home, Christchurch (POA)
298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Langdon House Luxury Accommodation, Christchurch (*from NZ$350 B&B)
Waitaitama City Retreat Fendalton, Christchurch (price on application)
Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
Lyell Creek Lodge, Kaikoura (*from NZ$40)
Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Middlepark Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
Wayside Motel, Woodend (20mins north of Christchurch) (*from NZ$75)
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
Addington City Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$95)
Raceway Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$80)
Base Christchurch Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$26pp)
CentrePoint on Colombo (*from NZ$105)
City Oasis Lodge & Motel (*from NZ$20-NZ$95)
Bishops Manor, Christchurch (*POA)
Meadowpark Top 10 Holiday Park, Christchurch (*from NZ$45)
Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$79)
306 on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)

Christchurch Activities

West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
Adventure Tours, Christchurch & Canterbury - Christchurch Day tours, half day tours, Maori Cultural Performance & lots more.
Antigua Boatsheds Boat Hire, Christchurch - Canoe, Paddleboat and Rowboat hire, on site cafe - available for parties, groups and special occassions.
HELiPRO, Christchurch - Unique and Unforgettable scenic flight options, combination packages and weekend getaways.
Katoro Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch - Your gateway to the world of the South Island Maori - waka (canoe) journeys, natural wildlife, and friendly Maori cultural performances
River Tours, Rakaia Gorge - Choose from anexciting range of Fishing and Jet Boat Tours on the pristine waters of the Rakaia Gorge
Kowhai Farm Horse Riding Holidays, Oxford - Horse trekking tours and riding school, from half day to 3 months.
Destination Akaroa - Information and bookings for Akaroa accommodation, rentals and activities.
Tamaki Heritage Village, Christchurch - Experience New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
Airlink Rentals - Renowned for providing quality rental vehicles with handy New Zealand wide locations.
nzski.com - New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
Pohatu Penguins, Banks Peninsula - See the large White Flippered Penguin colony unobtrusively by kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine Reserve.
Canterbury Shuttles & Tours - Superior passenger transport service offering transfers, transport for private functions and personalised tours.
KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience
Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
Walkaway Tours - Guided eco tours to Arthurs Pass, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula or Hanmer Springs ex Christchurch.
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.

Day 7 - Spend your last night in Christchurch (accommodation options above)

IMPORTANT NOTES

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*All accommodation prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars, are based on 1-2 people per night and are indicative only
Seasonal rates may apply

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