Great Journeys New Zealand - Southern Highlights

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11
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Great Journeys New Zealand - Southern Highlights - 2026/2027

South Island Rail and Coach Journey Through New Zealand’s Most Iconic Landscapes

Travel from New Zealand’s capital city Wellington to its alpine playground on a fully guided rail and coach journey through the South Island’s most spectacular scenery. Cruise across Cook Strait, ride iconic scenic trains, and uncover rugged coastlines, alpine landscapes, glacier-fed lakes, and vibrant regional destinations along the way.

Wellington, Interislander Ferry, Marlborough Sounds, Coastal Pacific Train, Kaikōura, Christchurch, TranzAlpine Train, Southern Alps, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, West Coast Rainforests, Franz Josef Glacier region, Haast Pass, Queenstown

 

Great Journeys New Zealand - Southern Highlights Tour Map

Visited Locations

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

Inclusions

Experienced Tour Director
10 Nights Accommodation
10 Breakfasts
3 Dinners
2 Meals on the Train
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Excursion
West Coast Treetops Walk
Coastal Pacific Train Journey
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Interislander Ferry
Private Coaches to Reach Regional Gems
Porterage at Selected Locations
Private Shuttles (Excluding Airport Arrival)

Highlights

Cuba Street - Wellington
Lake Wakitipu
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Tranzalpine Train travelling through Craigieburn Range
Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Harbour
Coastal Explorer Train Journey
Couple enjoying wine on the Coastal Explorer Train
Coastal Pacific Train in Picton
Passenger on Coastal Explorer Train
TSS Earnslaw Steamship in Queenstown
Couple in Kaikoura having photo taken
Picton Marina
Christchurch City Tram
Punting on the Avon in Christchurch
Tranzalpine Train at Smithfield Train Station
Aerial view of Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown
Queenstown

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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