This 8 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.
Get ready for a luxurious scenic experience through the North Island passing mountain peaks, icy rivers, and engineering marvels. This adventure is an enviable trip designed for those who want a stress-free, scenic journey like no other. Boarding the Northern Explorer in Auckland, travel across the mighty Waikato plains. Journey around the historic Raurimu Spiral over the volcanic plateau. Mighty peaks tower above as you descend through Tongariro National Park. Your premium rail experience picks up again for the final leg to the Kapiti Coast where you will meander into New Zealand's eccentric capital city, Wellington.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
This tour also features:
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 2: Auckland to Hamilton on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 3: Explore from Hamilton
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 4: Hamilton to Tongariro National Park on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 5: Explore Ohakune and Tongariro National Park
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 6: On to Wellington on the Northern Explorer
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 7: Out in Wellington
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 8: Depart Wellington