Mesmerising New Zealand by rail
On board scenic trains and private coaches by day, relaxing in carefully selected hotels by night, is the perfect way to explore the natural beauty and cultural experiences of New Zealand. Here are three tailored highlight tours to choose from.
All aboard for a unique and explorative journey which captures the alluring, visual beauty of New Zealand, seen by train.
TOUR LENGTH: 7-15 days
LOCATIONS: Various - North Island and South Island, New Zealand
DEPARTURE DATE: Multiple tours and departure dates available
MEMBERS PRICING: Varied from $3,673 per person, twin share
Step into the fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien at Middle Earth, pedal an e-bike along Ohakune’s historical trail, lose yourself in the creative and cultural vibe of Wellington, cruise through Milford Sound, and gaze in awe at Franz Josef Glacier. Experience all this and more starting in picturesque Auckland on the North Island and finishing in the lively alpine village of Queenstown in the South Island. This journey will take you to iconic sites and hidden gems. Featuring a trifecta of incredible train journeys on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and TranzAlpine, you’ll be immersed in jaw-dropping scenery at every turn.
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Explore New Zealand’s capital city Wellington for a day before sailing across the Cook Strait into the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. From here, your South Island adventure will include sipping fine, local wines on a Marlborough winery tour, traversing the dramatic coastline on the Coastal Pacific train, and whale watching in Kaikoura—one of the world’s hotspots for giant sperm whales—before boarding the TranzAlpine for the train journey of your life through the Southern Alps to the West Coast. The breathtaking landscape continues on a road trip through the Haast Pass where the tour wraps up with a few days in vibrant Queenstown.
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Travelling between Christchurch and Queenstown, you’ll understand why New Zealand’s South Island is revered as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. From the thrill of riding on the TranzAlpine railway to marvelling at the rock formations in Punakaiki, tiptoeing through the forest canopy on the Treetop Aerial Walkway, taking to the skies in a helicopter over Franz Josef Glacier, wandering through the cobbled streets of historic Arrowtown, and cruising through Milford Sound, this week-long tour doesn’t miss a beat.
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