15D14N THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND TRAIN JOURNEY (SUMMER ONLY)
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
This 15-day New Zealand tour begins in Auckland with iconic experiences such as visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua’s geothermal wonders. Explore the country’s natural beauty as you journey through Wellington, the Marlborough Sounds, and Kaikoura, known for its marine life and whale watching. Enjoy scenic train journeys, including the renowned Tranz Alpine, and visit historical sites like the Shantytown Heritage Park. The tour also includes time in the Glacier Region, where you’ll see Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers before heading to Queenstown, the adventure capital, and Milford Sound, where you’ll cruise through dramatic fjords.
The journey continues with more opportunities to explore Queenstown, offering leisure time to enjoy optional activities like jet boating or scenic gondola rides. Visit Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo on the way back to Christchurch, stopping at beautiful landscapes and filming locations from the Lord of the Rings. The tour concludes with a farewell transfer to the Christchurch airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of New Zealand’s diverse landscapes, adventure, and culture.
Included/Excluded
- Exclusive Meet & Greet Arrival Transfer
- 14 Nights Accommodation
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Banquet Feast
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
- Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
- Northern Explorer Scenic Train Journey
- Wellington Cable Car return ride
- Inter-Island Ferry Crossing
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Train Journey
- Christchurch City Sightseeing
- Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes
- Shantytown Heritage Park
- Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Lunch
- Airport Transfer
- International flight ticket
- Travel Insurance
- NZeTA charges
- Meals
- Tipping
- Optional tours and others not mentioned in inclusive
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Auckland (Mon, Wed or Fri Only)
- Arrive in Auckland.
- Transfer to accommodation for check in.
- Overnight in Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland – Hobbiton – Rotorua
- Tour to the rolling green hills to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set.
- After exploring Hobbiton, lunch in the Party Marquee.
- Continue to Rotorua.
Day 3: Rotorua
- Transported to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland for a two-hour visit.
- In the evening, transported to Te Puia including a buffet dinner and cultural performance.
- The evening culminates with hot chocolate and pudding on the geyser terrace.
- Overnight Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua – Hamilton – Wellington
- Transfer to Hamilton to connect with the North Explorer train to Wellington.
- Transfer to accommodation
- Overnight in Wellington.
Day 5: Wellington
- Make your own way around the city to experience a charming cable car ride to enjoy stunning views of the city and harbour.
- Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum.
- Overnight in Wellington.
Day 6: Wellington – Picton – Kaikoura
- Transfer to Wellington Ferry Terminal where your ship will ferry you across the Cook Strait, past the beautiful beaches, bays and coves of the Marlborough Sounds to the historic port town of Picton
- Transfer to the train station to climb aboard one of the most picturesque journeys on New Zealand railways.
- Explore the stunning Kaikōura Coastline, famous for its marine life and whale watching.
- Transfer to accommodation
- Overnight in Kaikoura.
Day 7: Kaikoura – Christchruch
- In the afternoon, transfer to Kaikoura Railway Station for the next section of the Coastal Pacific Train Journey into Christchurch.
- Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 8: Christchurch
- Enjoy halfday city sightseeing tour around the historical and scenic sights of Christchurch.
- View grand architecture, beautiful gardens and stunning scenery on a morning or afternoon tour.
- Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 9: Christchurch – Greymouth
- Transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station for the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey.
- On arrival Greymouth, proceed Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes for a short self-guided walk to view the fascinating pancake-shaped rock formations
- Transfer to accommodation
- Overnight in Greymouth.
Day 10: Glacier Region – Greymouth
- Transfer to Shantytown Heritage Park to experience life during New Zealand’s gold rush.
- Return to Greymouth for transfer to Glacier Country.
- Visit Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, known for their accessibility due to the temperate climate and low altitude.
- Observe steep valleys with marks from glacial movements over millennia.
- Experience an ongoing ice age environment.
- Overnight in Franz Josef.
Day 11: Glacier Region – Queenstown
- Transfer to Queenstown.
- Travel through wilderness towns, waterfalls, and river scenery.
- Enjoy magnificent vistas and majestic mountains in this alpine resort town.
- Queenstown is known as the Adventure Capital of the World due to its expansive natural environment.
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 12: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
- Tour past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers.
- Milford Sound is famously described as the eighth wonder of the world.
- Board a vessel for a cruise surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs.
- Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to rock faces.
- Return to shore and then to Queenstown by coach, reflecting on the day.
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 13: Queenstown
- Free at own leisure for the whole day
Day 14: Queenstown – Mt Cook/ Tekapo – Christchurch
- Depart Queenstown through Kawarau Gorge and Cromwell’s fruit and wine region.
- Follow Lake Dunstan and travel through the Lindis Pass.
- Cross the vast plains of the Mackenzie district, alongside turquoise blue lakes.
- Enjoy views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village, with free time there.
- See locations from Lord of the Rings films near Mt Cook.
- Stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo.
- Continue through the countryside to Christchurch.
- Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 15: Depart Christchurch
- Transfer to airport for departure.
Price
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| Date | Hotel Rating | Single | Twin Sharing | Triple Sharing | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2024 – 30 April 2025 | Standard Hotel | MYR 23910 | MYR 15940 | MYR 14340 | MYR 1300 |
| Superior Hotel | MYR 27240 | MYR 17610 | MYR 15530 | MYR 1380 | |
| First Class Hotel | MYR 29310 | MYR 18710 | MYR 16220 | MYR 1470 | |
| ——————– | ——————– | ——————– | ——————– | ——————– | ——————– |
| 12 September 2025 – 13 April 2026 | Standard Hotel | MYR 27020 | MYR 17910 | MYR 16420 | MYR 1430 |
| Superior Hotel | MYR 30560 | MYR 19700 | MYR 17590 | MYR 1510 | |
| First Class Hotel | MYR 33590 | MYR 21250 | MYR 18860 | MYR 1590 |
Hotel
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| City | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Rotorua | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Wellington | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Kaikoura | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Greymouth | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Queenstown | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
| Christchurch | Standard Hotel | Superior Hotel | First Class Hotel |
Remarks
- Bookings are subject to terms and conditions.
- Price is subject to availability at the time of booking and may be subject to event surcharges.
- A final price will be confirmed with the booking confirmation.
