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A wide valley view showing the white ice of Franz Josef Glacier descending between steep, green forest-covered mountains under a blue sky with white clouds.
Nature

Great Journeys of New Zealand - Classic Southern Highlights Tour

Wellington

Queenstown

11 days, 10 nights

Train Journeys

From: $5,759 pp

Tour overview

Your journey begins aboard the Interislander Cook Strait ferry cruising through Wellington Harbour and the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. Sip world-class wine along the vines in Marlborough, spend a day in Kaikoura meeting the whales, dolphins, and sea life, and experience the mesmerizing blue lakes of the South Island. Board the TranzAlpine train, traversing the Southern Alps on a breathtaking journey from east to west. Discover the home of pounamu and ancient forests on the West Coast, and all while being captivated by the storytelling of your tour director throughout your great journey. Explore at your own pace New Zealand's city culture and history in Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.

Tour highlights & inclusions

11 days / 10 nights
10 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Wellington

Queenstown

Hotel 3 star

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
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  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Explore Wellington

Welcome to Wellington - New Zealand’s capital city! Wellington is known for its world-class dining, great coffee and eccentric shops. After checking into your hotel and reading your welcome letter from your Tour Director, head out and explore all that Wellington has to offer. This is the perfect opportunity to get cultured at Te Papa Museum or grab a drink at one of the many quirky bars on Cuba Street. You may even fancy a ride on the cable car. After an exciting day on the town, your tour will officially begin as you join your fellow travellers and Tour Director at this evening’s welcome reception.

Iconic parliament buildings in Wellington with blue sky and greenery.

Accommodation

3-3.5 Star Hotel

Inclusions

Interislander Ferry

Coastal Pacific Train

Coastal Pacific Train

Christchurch Tram

TranzAlpine Train

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Short nature walk to glacier viewing point

West Coast Tree Top Walk

Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

Visits to Haast Visitors Centre, Mrs Jones' Fruit Stall and Arrowtown

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