Great New Zealand Rail Journeys
The Overlander, TranzCoastal, TranzAlpine, Kingston Flyer, Premier Escorted
- Experience 7 spectacular scenic rail journeys:
- Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds
Day 1. Auckland, The Overlander, Rotorua, Maori Hangi (feast)
This morning board the Overlander Train and journey to Otorohanga. Continue to
the world-famous Waitomo Caves and be guided into an ancient labyrinth of
limestone caverns to see the thousands of glow worms that call these caverns
home. Continue to Rotorua by coach. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast)
and cultural performance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel.
Day 2. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today you have the opportunity to choose an activity and we will include it!
Perhaps visit Rainbow Springs and walk along clear streams teeming with trout
and view native flora and fauna, or learn about New Zealand´s sheep
farming industry at the Agrodome and enjoy an entertaining and informative
sheep show and shearing display. You may choose to indulge in a leisurely soak
at the Polynesian Spa or explore the Rotorua Museum.
County Homestay option available tonight.
Day 3. Rotorua, The Overlander, Tongariro National Park
This morning we travel to Te Kuiti by coach and join the Overlander Train for a
tour through the heart of the North Island. Travel over the world-renowned
Raurimu Spiral. Spend this evening in the World Heritage-listed Tongariro
National Park.
Stay: Tongariro National Park, Chateau Tongariro.
Day 4. TranzMetro Train, Wellington
This morning we head south through Taihape, known as the Gumboot Capital of New
Zealand. Continue through the Manawatu Gorge and the Wairarapa region and
onward to the small township of Featherston. Here we visit the Fell
Locomotive Museum and board the TranzMetro Train for our short but scenic
journey to Wellington.
Two Night Stay: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Day 5. Wellington
Today we take a short stroll to the Wellington Cable Car. Ascend to the top of
the Botanic Gardens and perhaps visit the Cable Car Museum or take a relaxing
walk around the Botanic Gardens. Rejoin your coach and journey to Mt Victoria
for the best views of the city. View Parliament buildings and the Beehive.
Continue on to Te Papa - The National Museum of New Zealand. The remainder of
today is at leisure in Wellington for you to explore further.
Day 6. Wellington, TranzCoastal Train, Christchurch
This morning we join our cruise for a journey between the North and South
islands. Travel across Cook Strait and through the picturesque Marlborough
Sounds to Picton. On arrival join the TranzCoastal Train for a scenic journey
between mountains and sea. Continue over the North Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch, the Garden City.
Stay: Christchurch, Holiday Inn City Centre.
Day 7. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef
This morning board the award-winning TranzAlpine Train,
voted one of the top rail journeys in the world. Travel
through spectacular gorges, river valleys and across
the country’s greatest mountain range, the mighty
Southern Alps. Disembark at Greymouth and continue to
Franz Josef.
Accommodation: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
Day 8. Franz Josef, Queenstown Dine Around Dinner
Enjoy incredible scenery today as we leave this World
Heritage-listed area. See spectacular mountain ranges,
untouched native forests, lakes and glaciers. Journey
along the shores of beautiful lakes Wanaka and Hawea,
to the alpine resort of Queenstown. Tonight choose from four different dining
experiences.
Accommodation: Queenstown, Novotel Gardens Hotel (2 nights).
Day 9. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today you have the opportunity to choose the activity and we will include it!
Perhaps enjoy a garden tour or visit some local wineries. You may join an
exhilarating jetboat ride on the Shotover River or choose to join a Double
Decker bus tour through the streets of Queenstown and to the small goldrush
settlement of Arrowtown.
Day 10. Kingston Flyer Steam Train, Milford Sound, Te Anau
Take a trip back in time today aboard the Kingston Flyer, New Zealand´s
famous vintage steam train. Travel from Kingston to Fairlight through alpine
desert and tussock grasslands. Continue to Milford Sound and on arrival join a
cruise for a journey on this magnificent, glacier-carved fiord.
Stay: Te Anau, Luxmore Hotel.
Day 11. Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring
On arrival in Dunedin choose your touring activity. Perhaps jump aboard the
Taieri Gorge Railway Excursion, or view the magnificent Royal albatross or
Yellow-eyed penguin colonies on the Otago Peninsula. You could even visit
Speights Brewery, a place where one of New Zealand’s well-known beers are
made.
Stay: Dunedin City Hotel.
Day 12. Dunedin, Seasider Train, Mt Cook
This morning we board the Seasider Train at Dunedin´s stately railway
station and journey north along the east coast to Palmeston. Continue by coach
into World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park, home to Australasia´s
highest mountain, Mt Cook.
Accommodation: Mt Cook, The Hermitage.
Day 14. Mt Cook, Christchurch
Visit picturesque Lake Tekapo and view the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd and statue of the working collie dog, erected to honour the collie whose work was invaluable to the early settlers of this region. Leave the High Country behind and travel through Burkes Pass to Christchurch. Your tour concludes on arrival in Christchurch and a departure transfer to the airport is included.
- On this fantastic 13 day tour you´ll enjoy traveling by coach, ship and rail.
- Includes 7 scenic rail journeys through the heart of the New Zealand, cruise Cook Strait and the length of Milford Sound and connect these highlights with a luxury coach.
- The Overlander Train:
- − Auckland to Otorohanga
- − Te Kuiti to Tongariro National Park
- TranzMetro Service:
- − Featherston to Wellington
- The TranzCoastal Train
- − Picton to Christchurch
- The TranzAlpine Train:
- − Christchurch to Greymouth
- The Kingston Flyer Vintage Steam Train
- The Seasider:
- − Palmerston to Dunedin
- Take a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves
- Ride the famous Wellington Cable Car
- Cruise the full length of Milford Sound
- Absorb stunning views from Lake Tekapo
- Two nights in the heart of Wellington at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
- Two nights stays in Rotorua and Queenstown
- Overnight in Auckland, Christchurch, Te Anau and Dunedin
- 12 breakfasts (B) and 8 dinners (D)
- 2 Feature Dinners, including:
- − Maori Hangi (feast) in Rotorua
- − Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown
- Twin Share with featrue meals.
APT´s Recommended Tour Price from
NZ $6,060.00 - Acrossnz Tour price from
NZ $5,757.00
Twin Share with featrue meals.
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- Cultural touring experiences
- Land Content: Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
- Fully trained Tour Director and Tour Driver
- Luxury coaches featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats and rest room
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- Free travel kit including stylish travel bag
