Grand Pacific 19 Day Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach
This 19 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
This extremely popular tour has been designed specifically for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace. The itinerary includes a selection of breathtaking journeys, visiting many exciting attractions and includes a wide range of activities. Journey across the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train, enjoy a relaxing trip on the beautifully restored Glenbrook Railway vintage train and a cruise the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. A highlight is an overnight experience aboard the Milford Mariner as you cruise across the majestic Milford Sound.
**Note for those travelling on the 21 November 2023, 10th December 2023, & 24 April 2024 departures: Due to seasonal availability, the following adjustments have been made - Speight's Brewery Tour & Tasting is closed due to Christmas Day. Christmas dinner will be at the tour hotel. As the Coastal Pacific Train is not in operation on the dates required, a reduction will be applied at time of final payment, in case scheduling changes.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
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Itinerary summary for: Grand Pacific 19 Day Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach
Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Day 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands
Day 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day)
Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland
Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua
Day 6: Rotorua
Day 7: Rotorua - Wellington
Day 8: Wellington
Day 9: Wellington - Kaikōura - Christchurch
Day 10: Christchurch
Day 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef
Day 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown
Day 13: Queenstown (Free Day)
Day 14: Queenstown - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
Day 15: Milford Sound - Te Anau
Day 16: Te Anau - Dunedin
Day 17: Dunedin
Day 18: Dunedin - Christchurch
Day 19: Depart Christchurch