This 19 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Experience the best of New Zealand's North and South Islands! Enjoy rail journeys on the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine and spend an unforgettable night on a cruise on Milford Sound, showcasing waterfalls, wildlife, and stunning scenery. Discover cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Kauri Museum. This tour is perfect for those seeking a balance of comfort, scenic beauty, and cultural discovery.
** Note for those travelling on 28th April 2027 departures:
As the Coastal Pacific 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. **
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
This tour also features:
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