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Great Journeys New Zealand - New Zealand Up Close - 2026/2027
Explore New Zealand by Rail in Premium Comfort and Style
This small group Signature Tour combines rail, coach & scenic cruise, showcasing New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown at a relaxed pace. Journey through geothermal Rotorua, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and experience Māori culture alongside unique highlights like Zealong Tea Estate. Crossing Cook Strait by Interislander Ferry, continue through Marlborough, Kaikōura and the dramatic West Coast to the Southern Alps and Fiordland.
Three Scenic Rail Journeys, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea Estate, Interislander Ferry, Marlborough Wine Region, Kaikōura, Milford Sound Cruise, West Coast & Southern Alps.
Visited Locations
Duration
17 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Rail
Group Size
Max. 20 pax
Transport
Coach
Cruise
Ferry
Train
Inclusions
Experienced Tour Director
16 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
8 Dinners
5 Meals on the Train
Northern Explorer Scenic Plus Train Journey
Sanctuary Mountain Custom Wildlife Experience
Raglan Dinner Cruise
Zealong Tea Estate Signature High Tea
Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour
Forgotten World Garden Tour
Wellington City Tour
Pāua Pearl Tour with Pāua Tasting
Interislander Ferry
Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus Train Journey
Marlborough Custom Wine Tour
Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter
TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Train Journey
Guided Pounamu Experience & Hokitika Gorge Walk
Wildlife Centre Guided Walkthrough of Kiwi
Haast River Safari
TSS Earnslaw Cruise, BBQ Dinner & Farm Tour
Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise
Private Coaches to Reach Regional Gems
Porterage at Selected Locations
Private Shuttles (Excluding Airport Arrival)
Highlights
