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A long passenger train with large glass windows traveling across a bridge over a shallow river valley with high snow-capped mountains behind.
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Grand Pacific 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Coach & Cruise

Auckland

Christchurch

19 days, 18 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $14,174 pp

Tour overview

Experience the romance of rail travel, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of coach on this all-inclusive small group holiday. Includes an overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound and two nights in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin and Christchurch.

** Note for those travelling on 15th April 2026, and 16th March, 15th April and 5th May 2027 departures:
As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes.
The above also applies for the Coastal Pacific Train, which will not be operating on 24th & 27th April and 5th May 2026, and 24th April and 5th May 2027 departures. **

Tour highlights & inclusions

19 days / 18 nights
18 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 12 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.

Staying in Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland

  • 4 Star Plus Accommodation

    Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Auckland, Crowne Plaza Auckland offers a truly magnificent experience infused with kiwi charm. Explore the enchanting ‘city of sails’ from the inside out thanks to the great location. After an exciting day of sightseeing, retreat to the comfort of your spacious room, meticulously designed to cater for the modern traveller. 

Vibrant pink and orange sunset over the Auckland Harbour, with the city skyline and Sky Tower reflected in the calm waters.

Activities

Inclusions

Christchurch Tram

Coastal Pacific Train

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, Bay of Islands

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

International Antarctic Centre

Lakes District Museum

Larnach Castle

Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Te Puia geothermal valley

Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & concert

TranzAlpine Train

TSS Earnslaw cruise & BBQ dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Visit National Kiwi Hatchery

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