Premium New Zealand Rail Experience - From 3999 Per person twin share
- 9-nights of 4-star & 3-nights of 5-star accommodation
- Train tickets for three rail journeys
- Cruise aboard the Interislander ferry
- Select transfers by luxury minivan from hotels & stations
TRAVEL PERIOD: 6 Feb - 15 Oct 2024
Discover the everlasting allure of New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes on an incredible rail journey. This route is perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in majestic mountain ranges, dramatic wilderness and lush vineyards, which await at every turn.
Embark on your self-guided adventure from Auckland, where you can explore bustling harbours, majestic volcanoes and rugged surf beaches before departing onboard the famous Northern Explorer train to Wellington. After traversing Tongariro National Park, Hamilton and more, you can discover New Zealand’s capital city at leisure, from the urban galleries and museums to the legendary craft beer scene. Prepare to be enthralled as you’re picked up from your Wellington hotel and transferred to the Interislander Ferry Terminal that’ll transport you across the Cook Strait to the South Island on one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world. Climb aboard the Coastal Pacific train to wind alongside the Pacific Ocean from Picton to Christchurch, where you can enjoy ample leisure time.
Depart from the Christchurch Train Station on the iconic TranzAlpine train for an experience like no other with access to the exclusive Scenic Plus carriage. All you need to do is unwind and take in the picturesque views of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, majestic Canterbury Plains and more. Reach the Greymouth Train Station and be transported by luxury minivan down the wild West Coast to Franz Josef, where you’ll have the opportunity to take an optional glacier helicopter flight. Sit back and admire the scenery as you pass glacier-fed rivers, thundering waterfalls and the breathtaking lookouts of Haast, Makaroa and Lake Hawea on the way to Queenstown. Your adventure ends in the vibrant hub of Queenstown, where you can join an optional Milford Sound experience, get amongst the famous food and wine scene, explore one of the many walking trails and more.
This incredible self-guided package includes 12 nights of 4-star accommodation, train tickets for three rail journeys, an Interislander ferry journey, and so much more.
Premium New Zealand Rail Experience
- Take a self-guided tour of New Zealand’s North & South Islands
- Experience three iconic New Zealand rail journeys
- Spend time at leisure in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef & Queenstown
- Ride the Northern Explorer train from Auckland to Wellington through the central North Island
- Journey between the mountains and sea aboard the Coastal Pacific train
- Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape on the TranzAlpine train in Scenic Plus class
- Marvel at the glaciers of the South Island in Franz Josef
- Travel by luxury minivan and admire the scenery of the wild West Coast
- Admire the beautiful Marlborough Sounds from the Interislander Ferry
- Indulge in 3-nights of 5-star accommodation in Christchurch at the luxurious Fable Christchurch Hotel
- Tailor your trip with optional tours on offer (at an additional expense)