15D14N THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND TRAIN JOURNEY (SUMMER ONLY)
Overview
Arriving in Auckland, you will be transferred to your accommodation for check-in, beginning your adventure in New Zealand. Auckland offers several optional activities such as visiting the Sky Tower, dining at the Orbit Restaurant, or taking an Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise. You’ll spend the night in Auckland.
Next, you’ll travel to the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you can explore the famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbit locations. After a delightful lunch at the Party Marquee, you will continue to Rotorua for the night. For some additional relaxation, the Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa is an option to consider.
In Rotorua, you will be transported to the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland for a tour, followed by an evening at Te Puia with a buffet dinner and cultural performance. The evening ends with hot chocolate and pudding on the geyser terrace, after which you’ll return to your accommodation.
Your journey continues with a transfer to Hamilton, where you will board the North Explorer train to Wellington. After arriving in Wellington, you will check into your accommodation.
The next day is yours to explore Wellington. You can take a charming cable car ride for stunning views or visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. These activities are included, and you will spend the night in Wellington.
From Wellington, you’ll board a ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton, offering scenic views of Marlborough Sounds along the way. In Picton, you will take a train along the Kaikōura Coastline, famous for its marine life, and then transfer to your accommodation in Kaikoura.
After a leisurely morning in Kaikoura, you’ll board the Coastal Pacific train for the journey to Christchurch, where you’ll spend the night. A whale-watching tour is an optional activity to enjoy during your stay.
In Christchurch, you can take a half-day city tour, viewing the grand architecture and beautiful gardens. For dinner, consider the Christchurch Tram Dinner as an optional activity before retiring for the night.
The next leg of your journey is the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train Journey, one of the world’s most stunning train rides, which will take you to Greymouth. After a visit to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, you’ll stay overnight in Greymouth.
A visit to Shantytown Heritage Park will transport you back to New Zealand’s gold rush era before you transfer to Glacier Country. In Franz Josef, you’ll witness the magnificent glaciers and the ice-age environment.
Traveling through wilderness towns and river scenery, you’ll then reach Queenstown, known for its majestic mountains and adventurous spirit. Optional activities include a Gondola Ride or a dip in the Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool.
Your next tour takes you to Milford Sound, passing by mirror lakes and waterfalls. You’ll board a cruise, getting close to towering cliffs and waterfalls before returning to Queenstown for the night.
Enjoy a free day in Queenstown, where you can explore at your leisure or join optional activities such as the Essential Queenstown 4WD Tour or a Shotover Jet ride.
Your final journey will take you from Queenstown to Christchurch, passing through the beautiful Kawarau Gorge, Lake Dunstan, and the Lindis Pass. You’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo and enjoy views of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps before arriving in Christchurch for the night.
On your last day, you’ll be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your departure, ending your magnificent 15-day adventure in New Zealand.
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
- Te Papa National Museum of Wellington
- 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
- CBD pick up/drop off transfers
- Airport Transfer
- International flight ticket
- Travel Insurance
- NZeTA charges
- Meals
- Tipping
- Optional tours and others not mentioned in inclusive
Day 1: Arrive Auckland (Please check operating days above)
- 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.
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| Date | Hotel Rating | Single | Twin Sharing | Triple Sharing | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 September 2024 – 21 April 2025 | Standard Hotel | MYR 27,200 | MYR 18,140 | MYR 16,320 | MYR 1480 |
| Superior Hotel | MYR 31,000 | MYR 20,040 | MYR 17,680 | MYR 1580 | |
| First Class Hotel | MYR 33,350 | MYR 21,290 | MYR 18,450 | MYR 1670 |
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 |
- 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.
