Duration: 17 Days
Price: from NZ$14,999
Departure From: Auckland
Departure Date: Monthly Departures
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Meal Plan: B&B and selected meals
Physical Grading: 2/5
ENQUIRE NOWDiscover off the beaten track locations and bustling urban centres by three world-famous scenic rail experiences from Auckland to Queenstown on the Signature New Zealand Rail Tour.
On the Signature New Zealand Rail Up Close tour you will see it all, travelling between Auckland and Queenstown aboard all four of our world-famous journeys.
Boarding in Auckland, your first few days are aboard our Northern Explorer train travelling through the volcanic heart of the North Island.
Cruising between islands, the Interislander journey takes 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 and then Christchurch aboard the Coastal Pacific train. Your final journey is aboard the TranzAlpine train, traversing the Southern Alps on a breathtaking journey from east to West Coast.
Be led by a local as you experience thrilling activities on this scenic adventure of a lifetime.
This adventure is an enviable trip designed for those who want a stress-free, scenic journey like no other. Meet like-minded travellers while experiencing these world-class activities in charming locations.
Hamilton Garden Tour – Guided by an experienced botanist, you’ll earn the history and context of each garden before picnicking on the lawn.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Enter an underground universe sparkling with starry glowworms
Wellington Guided Tour – Your tour host will provide an intimate local view of our quaint little capital on a Wellington tour.
Marlborough Wine Tour – Get a taste of New Zealand’s world-famous wine on a relaxing wine tour.
Whale Watch Kaikoura – Head offshore for a fantastic display of Humpback whales in a stunning natural environment.
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant – Enjoy a 4-course dinner aboard Christchurch’s historic Tramway Restaurant and travel in heritage style thought the city centre.
Haast River Safari – Discover the natural wonder of the West Coast by enclosed speed-boat along the stunning Haast Pass.
TSS Earnslaw Dinner Cruise – Voyage across the pristine Lake Wakatipu with its stunning mountain backdrop for a sumptuous BBQ dinner at Walter Peak and a steamship cruise.
Milford Sound Day Tour – Add New Zealand’s most popular day out to your trip and explore the beauty of Fiordland and the irrepressible Milford Sound.
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