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Woman holding a glass of white wine standing in a green vineyard with mountains in the background. Credit: Great Journeys

Great Journeys - Classic New Zealand Highlights Tour

Auckland

Queenstown

15 days, 14 nights

Train Journeys

From: $9,999 pp

Trip overview

Join this scenic tour through the heart and soul of New Zealand. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and geology as you travel off the beaten track through New Zealand's regions. Encounter the volcanic peaks of Middle Earth in Ruapehu, witness the engineering marvels of Raurimu Spiral and Otira Tunnel, sip world-class wine among the vines in Marlborough, spend a day by the ocean in Kaikōura, experience the mesmerising blue lakes of the South Island, discover sacred pounamu and ancient forests on the West Coast, and explore New Zealand’s city life in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.

Trip highlights & inclusions

15 days / 14 nights
14 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Auckland

Queenstown

Hotel 3 star

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Price pp from

$9,999

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

Explore Auckland

Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand’s City of Sails! Auckland is known for its multicultural hub of food, music, arts, and culture. After checking into your hotel and reading your welcome letter from your Tour Director, head out and explore all that Auckland has to offer. This is the perfect opportunity to visit the Sky Tower or go shopping along bustling Queen Street. You may even fancy a drink in one of the charming bars or eateries of Vulcan Lane. Your tour officially begins this evening, as you join your fellow travellers and Tour Director this evening for a welcome reception.

Auckland waterfront with yachts and city skyline including the Sky Tower on a clear sunny day. Credit: Great Journeys

Accommodation

3-3.5 Star Hotel

Inclusions

Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Auckland to Tongariro National Park

Northern Explorer Train Tongariro National Park to Wellington

Introducing Te Papa Museum Tour

Interislander Ferry

Coastal Pacific Train

Coastal Pacific Train

Christchurch Tram

TranzAlpine Train

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Short nature walk to glacier viewing point

West Coast Tree Top Walk

Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

Visits to Haast Visitors Centre, Mrs Jones' Fruit Stall and Arrowtown

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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