Cruising Millford Sound & Riding Aboard the Tranz Alpine Train
Cruising Millford Sound & Riding Aboard the Tranz Alpine Train
Sights around the Bay of Islands
Sights around the Bay of Islands
Activities in Rotorua
Activities in Rotorua
Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Wellington & Tongario National Park
Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Wellington & Tongario National Park
Christchurch, Mount Cook & Marlborough Sounds
Christchurch, Mount Cook & Marlborough Sounds
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Queenstown & Milford Sound
Queenstown & Milford Sound
The city of Dunedin, New Zealand
The city of Dunedin, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Cruise and Coach

18 nights from €7,899 per person Including Flights

Overview

From scenic drives to picturesque train rides, this fantastic 18-night luxury escorted coach tour offers fantastic ways to explore New Zealand and its untouched beauty.

Starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch, you’ll discover a plethora of ‘pinch me’ moments, including embarking on an overnight cruise through the stunning Milford Sounds, dining on a gourmet BBQ with a friendly local, and discovering Rotorua’s geological wonders.

You’ll be exploring in style too. With reclining seats and panoramic windows, you’ll have wonderful views every day, and will feel incredibly relaxed in between your exciting excursions in your 4 star accommodation (GP-SGPR19).

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Bay of Islands
  • Sail to Cape Brett on a luxury catamaran
  • Enjoy city tours in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
  • Tuck into a unique breakfast on the Skyline Rotorua gondola
  • Discover Rotorua’s boiling mud pools and geysers
  • Board the TranzAlpine, one of the world’s greatest train journeys
  • Devour a gourmet BBQ after a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw
  • Enjoy an overnight cruise on the Milford Sound

Whats included?
  • Flights & taxes
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Day 1

Auckland

Upon arrival in Auckland you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Here you will meet your travel companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink

Grand Millennium Auckland- Dinner included

Day 2

Bay of Islands

Today you will depart Auckland and journey via Whangarei to Paihia, a gorgeous town nestled in the Bay of Islands. Here you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds – where the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British took place.

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands - Breakfast & Dinner included.

Day 3

Bay of Islands

The whole day is free for you to explore the Bay of Islands at your own pace. There are plenty of optional activities you could enjoy, including the Coach Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach, or a laidback dinner cruise.

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands - Breakfast included.

Day 4

Auckland

In the morning you will hop on a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett, to see the impressive Hole in the Rock. After your cruise, you will venture south returning to Auckland.

Grand Millennium Auckland - Breakfast included.

Day 5

Rotorua

Your day will begin with a city tour around Auckland, before heading off to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a 15km trip back in time on a charming, restored vintage steam train. Explore the restoration workshop before returning to Glenbrook Station for a morning tea.

Once you’ve departed Glenbrook, you will journey through spectacular countryside to Rotorua, where you’ll discover the beautiful Paradise Valley Springs – a pretty wildlife park where you’ll get to hand feed rainbow trout.

Pullman Rotorua - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 6

Rotorua

Begin the day with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua, even making time for a fun luge ride.

The start of the afternoon is free for you to explore, and then you will journey to Te Puia to see the impressive boiling mud pools and geysers. In the evening, you and your fellow travellers will be treated to an entertaining Maori Hangi and concert.

Pullman Rotorua - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 7

Wellington

Today you will venture along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the wonderful Huka Falls, before continuing on to Lake Taupo for a bit of free time in this picturesque seaside town. After a few hours of exploring and relaxing, you’ll travel via Tongariro National Park and then continue south to Wellington.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 8

Wellington

The morning presents a great highlight of the trip, explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Informative and entertaining, you’ll enjoy cutting edge technology as you learn about extraordinary New Zealanders. The rest of the morning will be spent on a guided city tour, and then the afternoon and evening will be free.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - Breakfast included.

Day 9

Wellington - Christchurch

In the morning you will board the Interisland Ferry, with access to lounge before, crossing Cook Strait and travelling through the stunning Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Once there, you will journey to Picton and venture through the Alpine village of St Arnaud, the enchanting beech Maruia Forest and the scenic Lewis Pass to the garden city of Christchurch.

Distinction Christchurch - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 10

Christchurch

Today you will explore the International Antarctic Centre for an informative account of the life of Antartica, followed by an fascinating introductory city tour of Christchurch. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy your journey on board the Christchurch Tram.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel - Breakfast included.

Day 11

Arthur’s Pass and Franz Josef

Day 11 will be spent on the TranzAlpine, one of the world’s best train journeys. Travelling over magnificent viaducts, over sweeping river valleys and over scenic gorges, there’ll be plenty of photo opportunities on your trip. Once you’ve discovered the stunning Arthur’s Pass in the centre of the Southern Alps, you’ll board your coach again and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone. The last port of call is Franz Josef, where you’ll have time for an optional scenic flight over the breath-taking glacier.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 12

Queenstown

Today you will travel to Queenstown via the Haast Pass, and check in to your hotel overlooking Lake Wakatipu. The evening is free for you to explore the delicious restaurants Queenstown has to over.

Millennium Hotel Queenstown - Breakfast included.

Day 13

Queenstown

The whole day is free for you to explore Queenstown. In the evening you’ll board the TTS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, and sail across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Here you’ll tuck in to a sumptuous gourmet BBQ dinner, watching as the chef cooks up a feast at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner you’ll have a short farm tour before reboarding the TSS Earnslaw for a sing-along by the piano.

Millennium Hotel Queenstown - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 14

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

This morning travel to Arrowtown visiting the Lakes District Museum, continue via Te Anau to Milford Sound, boarding the Milford Mariner for an astounding overnight cruise. As you cruise through the pristine beauty of Milford Sound, naturalist guides will provide commentary and point out the resident wildlife, gorgeous waterfalls, rainforest and mountains - you're bound to encounter seals and if you're lucky maybe even dolphins and penguins. When evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef.

Milford Mariner - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 15

Te Anau

Begin the day with a tasty breakfast, before travelling back out to see more of the fiord. You’ll then return back to the wharf to meet your coach and embark on a picturesque drive to Te Anau. A cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves is a great way to spend the afternoon today.

Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 16

Dunedin

Today you will travel to Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest univiersity city.  You will visit Olveston House – a prestigious historic home.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 17

Dunedin

A guided tour around Larnach Castle is the first port of call today. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Garden of International Significance for a lovely morning tea before returning to Dunedin followed by a bit of leisure time.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 18

Christchurch

Head to Oamaru to see its famous limestone. Your last evening will be spent at a farewell dinner with your fellow travel friends.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel - Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 19

Christchurch

Today marks the end of your tour. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast included

  • International Flights
  • 18 cooked breakfasts including a speciality breakfast at Stratosfare restaurant, Rotorua
  • 12 dinners including Maori Hangi & Concert; Walter Peak Homestead & a Farewell dinner
  • 2 morning teas
  • Travel on a modern 32 seater coach with Premium Economy Comfort seats and panoramic windows
  • Return airport transfers
  • Professional Coach Captain
  • Experienced tour guide
  • 17 nights of 4 star accommodation
  • Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
  • 3 Rail journeys
  • 4 Cruises
  • All sightseeing excursions
  • Comprehensive documentation pack

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