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A white and yellow passenger train with large glass windows traveling on a gravel track under a clear blue sky with snow-capped mountains. Credit: Grand Pacific Tours
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Grand Pacific 19 Day Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach

Auckland

Christchurch

19 days, 18 nights

Guided Coach Tours

From: $11,504 pp

Trip overview

Experience the romance of rail travel, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of Premium Economy coach travel on this activity-packed tour. Visit the "best of attractions" in New Zealand including scenic rail journeys onboard the Coastal Pacific Rail Journey and the world-renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey. Relax on picturesque cruises, featuring an overnight cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound. The tour includes stays in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin.

** Note for those travelling on 19th March 2027 departure: 
As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes. 
The above also applies for the Coastal Pacific Train, which will not be operating on 28th April 2027 departure. **

Trip highlights & inclusions

19 days / 18 nights
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 11 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

On arrival into Auckland, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.

Staying in Hotel Grand Millennium Auckland

  • 5 Star Accommodation

    Superbly located in the very heart of cosmopolitan Auckland, close to Queen Street and Viaduct Harbour with some of the city’s finest dining, shopping and entertainment venues at your doorstep. Each room offering style, space and wonderful Auckland City views from the floor to ceiling windows.  Rooms have a king bed or two double beds, and a separate bath and shower.

Vibrant pink and orange sunset over the Auckland Harbour, with the city skyline and Sky Tower reflected in the calm waters. Credit: Grand Pacific Tours

Activities

Inclusions

Arrowtown Lakes District Museum

Auckland City Tour

Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Christchurch Tram

Coastal Pacific Train

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

International Antarctic Centre

Kauri Museum

Larnach Castle

Milford Sound Overnight Boat Cruise

Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Te Puia geothermal valley

Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & performance

TranzAlpine Train

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