Great Journeys New Zealand - New Zealand Highlights

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15
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Great Journeys New Zealand - New Zealand Highlights - 2026/2027

Classic Rail and Coach Adventure Through New Zealand’s Most Spectacular Landscapes

See the best of New Zealand on a fully guided journey combining scenic rail journeys, coach travel and iconic cruises from Auckland to Queenstown. From volcanic landscapes and coastal wildlife to alpine passes and glacier-fed lakes, each day brings a new perspective of Aotearoa’s remarkable scenery and stories.

Auckland, Tongariro National Park, Raurimu Spiral, Wellington, Interislander Ferry, Kaikōura Wildlife, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, West Coast Rainforests, Haast Pass, Southern Alps, Milford Sound Cruise and Queenstown.

 

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Visited Locations

Auckland City
Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Kaikoura
Marlborough
Ohakune
Picton
Punakaiki
Queenstown
Tongariro National Park
Wellington City
Wild West Coast
Duration
15 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Rail
Group Size
Max. 35 pax
Transport
Coach
Ferry
Train
Accom
3 - 4 Stars

Inclusions

Experienced Tour Director
14 Nights Accommodation
14 Breakfasts
5 Dinners
4 Meals on the Train
Te Papa Museum Visit
Christchurch Tram Tour
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Excursion
Northern Explorer Train Journey
Interislander Ferry
Coastal Pacific Train Journey
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Private Coaches to Reach Regional Gems
Porterage at Selected Locations
Private Shuttles (Excluding Airport Arrival)

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Cuba Street - Wellington
Lake Wakitipu
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Coastal Pacific Train Journey
Couple in Kaikoura having photo taken
Wellington Cable Car
The Strand Train Station Auckland
Picton Foreshore
Wellington Harbour
TSS Earnslaw Steamship in Queenstown
Auckland City
Christchurch Cable Car
Aerial view of Haast Pass
Punting on the Avon Christchurch
Tranzalpine Train
Queenstown Foreshore
Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown
Bridge on the West Coast
Tongariro National Park

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price