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Great Journeys of NZ - 15 Day Classic Tour

This 15 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

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.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included: TranzAlpine Train

Included: Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Included: Short nature walk to glacier viewing point

Included: West Coast Tree Top Walk

Included: Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

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

Included: Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Auckland to Tongariro National Park

Included: Northern Explorer Train Tongariro National Park to Wellington

Included: Introducing Te Papa Museum Tour

Included: Interislander Ferry

Included: Coastal Pacific Train

Included: Christchurch Tram

14 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Great Journeys of NZ - 15 Day Classic Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 2: Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Auckland to Ohakune Carrot Capital of New Zealand
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 3: Discover Ohakune, Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 4: Northern Explorer Train from Ohakune to Wellington
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 5: Explore Wellington
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 6: Interislander Ferry from Wellington to Picton across Cook Strait
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 7: Costal Pacific Scenic Train to Kaikoura
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 8: Explore Kaikoura and head to Christchurch
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 9: Explore Christchurch
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 10: TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 11: Experience the West Coast to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 12: Explore the Southern Lakes and journey to Queenstown
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 13: Explore Queenstown
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 14: Final day of an adventure of a lifetime!
Accommodation: 3-3.5 Star Hotel

Day 15: Farewell Queenstown