Duration: 6 Days
Price: from NZ$3,299
Departure From: Auckland
Departure Date: Monthly Departures
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Meal Plan: B&B and selected meals
Physical Grading: 2/5
ENQUIRE NOWTake the Northern Rail highlights tour and journey between Auckland and Wellington aboard the epic Northern Explorer train on a six day adventure.
Explore New Zealand’s bustling cities and quaint towns in Auckland, Ohakune, and Wellington. Enjoy this guided scenic tour through the North Island, passing volcanic peaks, rolling hills, engineering marvels and sparkling coastlines.
Your northern rail journey will begin aboard the Northern Explorer, leaving the towering Auckland skyline behind you and setting out across the mighty Waikato plains.
From Hamilton, your journey spirals up onto the volcanic plateau around the historic Raurimu Spiral. At the top, you will cruise beneath three mighty volcanic peaks before slowly descending across several soaring viaducts.
Your final northern rail journey brings you along the sparkling Kapiti Coast on your way into our glittering capital city, Wellington.
Each option on our is highly recommended to make the most of your Northern Rail highlights tour. Ask at the time of booking.
Explore Tongariro – Put your walking shoes on and explore the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park
Old Coach Road – Hire a bike or e-bike and explore Ohakune’s historic Old Coach Road
Wellington Cable Car – Explore the heights of Wellington on the famous red cable car to take in the views over the city
Scenic Helicopter Tour – Get a birds-eye view of Wellington and the surrounding areas on a helicopter tour
Wellington City Tour – Explore New Zealand’s Capital by foot
For a detailed itinerary, departure details, and booking conditions for your Northern Rail Highlights Tour, please see below.
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