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Adventure

Great Journeys of New Zealand - Classic Cities & Coastal Highlights Tour (Southbound)

Auckland

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Train Journeys

From: $4,599 pp

Tour overview

On this tour you will see it all, travelling aboard world-famous New Zealand rail journeys. Boarding in Auckland, your first few days include a series of journeys aboard the Northern Explorer train travelling through the volcanic heart of the North Island. Cruising between islands, the Interislander ferry plots a leisurely course around Wellington Harbour and through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds to Picton. From Picton, you'll voyage through vineyards and along the Pacific Coast to Kaikoura aboard the Coastal Pacific train. Your final leg is again aboard the Coastal Pacific train, meandering alongside secluded beaches on your way to Christchurch.

Tour highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star

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Trip itinerary

Explore Auckland

Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand’s City of Sails! Auckland is known for its multicultural hub of food, music, arts, and culture. After checking into your hotel and reading your welcome letter from your Tour Director, head out and explore all that Auckland has to offer. This is the perfect opportunity to visit the Sky Tower or go shopping along bustling Queen Street. You may even fancy a drink in one of the charming bars or eateries of Vulcan Lane. Your tour officially begins this evening, as you join your fellow travellers and Tour Director this evening for a welcome reception.

Couple walking on waterfront promenade with outdoor dining and buildings under clear blue sky.

Accommodation

3-3.5 Star Hotel

Inclusions

Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Auckland to Tongariro National Park

Northern Explorer Train Tongariro National Park to Wellington

Introducing Te Papa Museum Tour

Interislander Ferry

Coastal Pacific Train

Coastal Pacific Train

Christchurch Tram

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