Glide through the Southern Alps by rail before meeting your Cheeky Kiwi guide
and heading deep into glacier country. From turquoise gorges and wild black-
sand beaches to rainforest-fringed lakes, this day is packed with bucket-list
scenery. Small groups, passionate guides, and unforgettable landscapes, this
is the West Coast done right.

Highlights

• Tranzalpine Train
• Hokitika Sign
• Hokitika Gorge
• Lake lanthe

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** Itinerary

1. Railway Station/ Christchurch - We start our journey towards the
wild west coast by dropping you of at Tower Junction to catch your train
towards Arthurs Pass via the Tranzalpine. This upgraded journey in Scenic Plus
offers spacious seating in an exclusive carriage, an open viewing carriage for
you to enjoy the scenery through the panoramic windows, as well as regionally-
inspired drinks & dining service throughout the journey.

2. Greymouth (1 hr) - Meet your Cheeky Kiwi guide and continue west by
road. Greymouth is the Coast’s main hub and your gateway to wild beaches,
rainforest and glaciers, where you'll stop for lunch. Note: As the train is
operated by a third party, delays of up to 30 minutes are possible.

Please note the train is a third-party company in conjoined with our tour,
there may be train delays of up to 30 minutes meaning you might not be able to
have time for the views in Cobden. Please be aware of this and be patient if
this occurs.

3. Cobden Breakwater (5min) - A quick coastal stop where crashing waves
meet the iconic breakwater. A favourite for dramatic ocean photos.

4. Hokitika (30 mins) – Experience the laid-back atmosphere thats sure
to evoke a sense of nostalgia once we arrive in Hokitika. Allowing time for a
stroll down Hokitikas wild beach, where black sand meets the rugged coastline.
Our guides give you the time needed to enjoy this “cool town” and a little
teaser of what it has to offer.

5. Hokitika Gorge (1hr) – Venture inland to the jaw-dropping Hokitika
Gorge. Bright turquoise water, swing bridges, and native bush make this a
photographer’s dream.

6. Lake Ianthe (5min) - A peaceful roadside stop at Lake Ianthe,
surrounded by podocarp forest and wetlands rich with birdlife.

7. Franz Josef – Arrive in Franz Josef, where your guide will assist
with accommodation drop-off. Your glacier country adventure is just getting
started.

Please note additional stops are taken into consideration for toilet
breaks.

Inclusions

• Small Group
• Lunch - sit down, free choice from a set menu
• Fully Guided Tour
• Bottled Water & Snacks

Exclusions

• Accommodation
• Hotel drop off in Fox Glacier

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